Sean McVay rolled with Stetson Bennett to lead the Los Angeles Rams offense Saturday. Then McVay delivered a massive Matthew Stafford update after beating the Dallas Cowboys.

As expected, Stafford didn't play during the 31-21 home win at SoFi Stadium. Giving Stafford a breather is an annual norm for L.A. — as they prefer to rest him before the regular-season opener. However, Stafford has been dealing with a concerning injury that has kept him out of practice throughout training camp. Stafford has been managing a back issue, even requiring a recent epidural in order to get ready for the season.

But now, McVay revealed the state of Stafford's health via NFL Network league insider Ian Rapoport.

“Matthew Stafford set to practice on Monday,” Rapoport posted on X.

ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter provided additional context. Including revealing a workout Stafford did that improved his health state.

“Rams HC Sean McVay told reporters that Matthew Stafford, who hasn’t practiced this summer due to a back injury, threw more than 60 passes Saturday, and there were no limits to the types of throws he made,” Schefter posted. ‘“Looking forward to progressing him back into practice on Monday,' McVay said.”

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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during organized team activities at Rams Practice Facility.
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Bennett handled the bulk of the reps under center against Dallas, and he looked nothing like the QB who struggled in past NFL preseason games.

The former Georgia QB turned the ball over multiple times in last year's preseason debut. Saturday saw a different backup QB.

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He orchestrated the two long drives that culminated in the Blake Corum touchdowns — leading to a breakout first half on Corum's end.

Bennett then found Cody Schrader for a red zone touchdown in the third quarter.

The now third-year QB showed more comfort and poise. Even longtime Rams insider Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic noticed a different Bennett.

“Stetson Bennett just looks so much more confident and calm out there this year,” Rodrigue posted.

He finished 16-of-24 for 199 yards with two touchdowns and tossed only one interception.

This is good news as Stafford works his way back from injury. Even with the veteran ready to return to practice, there will be injury concerns moving forward given how tricky a back injury can be for an aging quarterback. If Stafford has to miss any time when the games count, Bennett being a capable backup will be a necessity.

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