Stetson Bennett can give Coach McVay this first of his Rams tenure

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From the comments of LA Rams fans on social media and in chat forums, there is no surplus of love for LA Rams backup quarterback Stetson Bennett. While he has been a bit generous with his turnovers, he has played just five preseason games, putting in three games in 2023, stepping away from the game, and then returning for two more games.

So let's break down his five games via a data table. Bear with me, you may love where this is going.

Stetson Bennett	Year	Opponent	Attempts	Completions	Yards	TDs	INTs	W/L?	Final Score ?
Game 1	2023	Chargers	29	17	191	1	0	L	17-34
Game 2	2023	Raiders	24	15	142	0	1	L	17-34
Game 3	2023	Broncos	9	4	14	0	2	L	0-41
Year off
Game 1	2024	Cowboys	38	24	224	1	4	W	13-12
Game 2	2024	Chargers	31	17	213	1	1	W	13-9

Please note: To reveal data to the right, just click and drag the bar below the data table

Okay, so what does the data table tell fans about Stetson Bennett? For starters, when you examine the body of work he has produced under center for the LA Rams, two trends stand out. In 2023, as a rookie, he was regressing. Whether that was from minor injuries, simply being overwhelmed with the task of running this offense as a rookie, or some other cause, the point is that the NFL was not sinking in. He stepped away from the game for a season.

And that, on top of diminishing returns, has upset some fans. Some have gone so far as to demand his immediate and permanent release from the team. But fans appear to be missing some key points about how this offense works with him under center.

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