The Los Angeles Rams “travel” to take on the Los Angeles Chargers in both team’s final preseason game of the season. Not sure how to watch? Check out our how to watch guide!
With a 10:00pm ET start time, this game should finish later than usual, and there is an expectation the teams will let the clock run as much as they can to try and get out of this contest fast and healthy.
Regardless of what happens or doesn’t happen, each team will have 60 minutes on the field to give their players time to either
ready up for the season, secure a roster spot, or maybe be given a chance to shine with the hope of catching on elsewhere.
For the Rams, they won’t play their starters, per usual. Though Ty Simpson is expected to play, we will find out if Stetson Bennett sees any action. Will this game determine who the backup quarterback is going into this season?
Sean McVay should likely have a good idea of what his roster will look like come Week 1, but there could be some adjustments to figure out, and this contest will help the Rams finalize what they need to know before they put their official roster together.
For the Chargers, they are reportedly expected to play some starters. It will be interesting to see how that goes for them, and it will be worth monitoring. Some may say Jim Harbaugh is putting his players rick, but playing football is a risk whether it’s the preseason or regular season.
For the Chargers, they want to see some of their starters Thursday night and that’s their choice.
After this game, both L.A. teams will really begin prepping for their opening games in a couple weeks. Enjoy and savor this preseason game, and enjoy and savor this preseason weekend. The real deal is coming.
