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Stetson Bennett to start for Rams on Saturday vs. Chiefs

Ty Simpson to start for Rams in preseason game, Stetson Bennett not involved

First seen Aug 13, 2026 · 8:02 PM UTC · last updated Aug 13 8:06 PM

Scoring Zone's Take

Neither player carries real dynasty or redraft value beyond the deepest of deep leagues or Rams-specific handcuff scenarios, and with Stafford entrenched as the starter, this news doesn't move the needle for your draft prep. If you're in a league deep enough to roster a third Rams QB, this is worth a note to watch for further clarity as the preseason progresses — a strong showing from Simpson could push him ahead of Bennett on the org chart, which matters only in the unlikely event of injury attrition at the position.

Action: no add/drop necessary in any standard-to-deep format. File this as a watch-list item at best. Confidence here is capped at moderate — both sources agree on the headline fact (Simpson starting, Bennett not involved), but the practical fantasy implications remain speculative and low-stakes until backed by additional preseason performance data or roster moves.

Rams rookie quarterback Ty Simpson will make his preseason debut on Saturday against the Chiefs.

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