Stetson Bennett stole the spotlight in a Rams preseason clash, throwing for a career-high 324 yards and three touchdowns as Los Angeles stormed back to beat the Chargers 23-22. Bennett completed 28 of 40 passes and guided a late game-winning drive, finishing with an 8-yard TD to Tru Edwards with 10 seconds remaining.

The former Georgia star peppered the Chargers with accuracy, including a 38-yard strike to Mario Williams, and he calmly navigated two crucial fourth-down plays to keep drives alive. An earlier interception by TeRah Edwards briefly swung momentum, but Bennett answered with poise, underscoring a growing case for the Rams to consider him a serious backup option with Matthew Stafford still recovering.

With Stafford sidelined, Bennett’s preseason showing adds a fresh, high-leverage dimension to the Rams’ quarterback depth chart and harkens back to his late-2024 heroics against Dallas. Fantasy managers should note Bennett’s continued development and the potential for meaningful NFL action if Stafford’s return timeline remains uncertain.

The Illinois Fighting Illini football team continues to make its mark on the NFL, highlighting its talent with a significant number of players signing as undrafted free agents. After having one player drafted for the fifth consecutive year, former Illini standout Pat Bryant was selected in the third round by the Denver Broncos. Meanwhile, several others are looking to secure their spots in the league through free agent contracts.

Seth Coleman and TeRah Edwards are among those who have already signed, joining the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Chargers respectively. Coleman, an edge rusher with solid credentials, aims to carve out a role with the Seahawks, while Edwards looks to bolster the Chargers' defensive line. The potential for more players to join NFL rosters remains, with Zakhari Franklin and Dennis Briggs Jr. among those considered likely to sign contracts.