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Rams may be nearing time to sit Matthew Stafford and give Ty Simpson a shot

If the season doesn't turn around soon, the Los Angeles Rams should consider giving rookie quarterback Ty Simpson a shot over veteran Matthew Stafford.

By Bret Stuter · Ramblin' Fan

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 4:30 PM

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Bret Stuter argues the Los Angeles Rams should consider benching Matthew Stafford to give rookie quarterback Ty Simpson playing time.
The Rams have won only two of their first six games in 2026 despite dealing with widespread roster injuries.
Stafford leads the NFL with 1,794 passing yards across a league-high 249 pass attempts through six contests.

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Writer Bret Stuter argues that the Los Angeles Rams may soon need to bench veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford and give rookie Ty Simpson an opportunity to play. Despite Stafford leading the NFL with 1,794 passing yards through six games, the Rams have started the 2026 season with a 2-4 record while dealing with extensive roster injuries.

Stuter suggests that giving Simpson early NFL experience could help develop the quarterback for the future. The article highlights that Stafford has thrown an unsustainable league-high 249 pass attempts, leading opposing defenses to focus almost entirely on defending the pass against Los Angeles.

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