The Los Angeles Chargers may have suffered their first preseason loss, but the team saw the arrival of a talented rookie wide receiver.

It's been a strange few weeks for the Rams and quarterback Matthew Stafford. And it got stranger than it has been on Saturday. That's the day Stafford was expected to work out again, a week after throwing 60-plus passes sparked a setback in his recovery from a back problem.

City rivals clash in NFL preseason action today as the Los Angeles Rams take on the Los Angeles Chargers in the afternoon slate.

The Los Angeles Rams overcame mistakes, miscues, and distractions to steal victory from the jaws of defeat on Saturday night. In a 23-22 victory, several Rams made statements on the field of SoFi Stadium. Here are five observations from the contest.

It's only the preseason, but the Rams' backups are giving the coaching staff and front office a lot to think about before final roster cuts.