Los Angeles opened the 2025 slate with a dominant preseason win, 31-21 over Dallas, sprinting ahead early and never fading. Stetson Bennett produced one of the best games of his young pro career, tossing for 188 yards with two touchdowns as a non-starter-friendly Rams attack moved the chains with 22 first downs and 181 rushing yards. Blake Corum found the end zone twice on rushing touches, while Cody Schrader punctuated a late push with a 9-yard TD grab from Bennett. Xavier Smith logged 55 receiving yards on three catches, helping the second-unit offense look poised. Cam Lampkin’s third-quarter pick was the defensive play of the night, flipping field position and delivering momentum to a stingy Rams unit. The Cowboys were mostly shut down on offense, with Joe Milton at the helm and a stagnant attack for much of the night. Rams possession topped 33 minutes, a testament to the diverse, complementary attack, even when starters rested. The Rams head into Week 2 of the preseason with a potential Stafford return on the horizon as they prepare to visit the Chargers for joint practices and a Saturday tune-up.

For fantasy aficionados, the night offered a preview of likely depth-chart battles. Bennett’s efficiency and two-score ceiling, Corum’s red-zone punch, and Schrader’s playmaking in space stood out, while Lampkin showed a knack for big plays on defense. The Rams’ depth—especially at WR with Smith and Stoops contributing—adds intrigue for late-round speculative picks. On the Cowboys’ side, Milton’s leadership in the third-string opportunity offered a glimmer of upside in deeper leagues, though the overall offense left room for improvement as they pivot toward a tougher August slate.