{
  "id": 3163306,
  "title": "Stetson Bennett’s performance against Saints was overhyped",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/stetson-bennetts-performance-against-saints-was-overhyped",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T01:46:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/stetson-bennett-performance-against-saints-014621436.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a preseason game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New Orleans Saints, quarterback Stetson Bennett faced criticism for his performance against the Saints. Bennett may appear ready to serve as Matthew Stafford's understudy, according to some sources, but watching the game reveals a different story. The quarterback struggled with efficiency, often throwing behind moving receivers and leaving significant opportunities on the field. While Bennett possesses a high floor due to his running ability, tight defensive coverage in regular season games is likely to make his job more challenging. The Rams do not appear to have a reliable backup quarterback at the moment, with rookie Ty Simpson showing similar shortcomings in the deep part of the field. In a competitive NFC West, a loss to a stronger opponent could have significant playoff implications, making it crucial for the Rams to secure a stable starting quarterback for the regular season.",
  "summary": "The box score can lie: Stetson Bennett isn’t ready to backup Matthew Stafford",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Watch: Stetson Bennett scrambles for rushing TD vs. Saints",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/watch-stetson-bennett-scrambles-for-rushing-td-vs-saints",
        "published": "2026-08-22T21:02:53.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}