Not every Rams fan put it quite so forcefully. Bob Gerard said he moved to L.A. from Chicago and hitched onto the Rams when they returned in 2016. The 58-year-old, who donned a Puka Nacua jersey, joked that he’s fine letting the Chargers crash at SoFi — so long as the arrangement isn’t mistaken.

The Rams placed considerable faith in Stafford's short-term impact, agreeing to a new contract that will pay him $44 million guaranteed for the 2025-26 campaign. The organization obviously understands the risks that come with such a commitment, but competing for championships requires one to take a leap of faith sometimes.

If the Rams defense gave up a first down, the game would be over. The defense stood up. After tackling Sanders for a loss, the Chargers went to the air. A tipped pass and an incomplete gave Bennett the ball with two timeouts to win it.

Another quarterback might have been a bit shaken after throwing a fourth-quarter interception to a 305-pound defensive tackle - and then getting run over by the big man while he rumbled downfield with the ball.

The Los Angeles Rams have a lot of potential Pro Bowlers heading into the 2025 season. Jared Verse, the only Rams player to make the Pro Bowl in 2024, is the most likely one to earn another nod. Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua, Davante Adams and Kyren Williams are all good enough to make the team, too.

Puka Nacua's rapid rise to stardom is forever enshrined at the Pro Football Hall of Fame after he broke the rookie records for catches and receiving yards. In his second season, Nacua battled through injuries to average nearly 100 receiving yards per game before turning up his performances in the postseason.

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston was carted off the field during the team's preseason matchup with the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday.