The Los Angeles Rams defeated the New Orleans Saints 34-0 on Saturday at SoFi Stadium, using a complete preseason performance led by quarterback Stetson Bennett IV and a defense that kept New Orleans off the scoreboard for all four quarters.
Los Angeles moved to 2-0 in the 2026 preseason with its second straight victory, while the Saints fell to 0-2 after an afternoon in Inglewood that offered few answers offensively. The Rams began with a 3-0 first-quarter edge, then put the game firmly out of reach with a 17-point second period. Los Angeles added seven points in each of the final two quarters, while New Orleans posted zeros across the board.
Rams build a decisive first-half edge
The early field goal gave the Rams control, but the second quarter made the difference. Los Angeles scored 17 points before halftime to take a 20-0 lead into the break, creating the kind of margin that lets a preseason team evaluate the rest of its roster without needing a late-game comeback.
The Rams still maintained their standard after halftime. They added a touchdown in the third quarter and another in the fourth, finishing with 34 points and never allowing the Saints a path back into the game. There was no overtime, no two-minute-drill drama and no late special-teams swing; Los Angeles simply extended its lead while its defense preserved the shutout.
For New Orleans, the clearest issue was finishing drives. A shutout means the Saints were unable to capitalize on any scoring opportunities they created, whether on early possessions or in the red zone. The available game summary does not identify individual turnovers, sacks, fourth-down plays or red-zone stops, but the final score reflects a Rams defense that consistently prevented New Orleans from turning possessions into points.
Key performers
Stetson Bennett IV paced Los Angeles through the air, completing 19 of 31 passes for 181 yards. The supplied passing leader line does not list touchdown or interception totals, but Bennett’s 31 attempts and 19 completions helped the Rams sustain offense throughout the afternoon and build their commanding halftime advantage.
Jarquez Hunter supplied the game’s listed rushing production, carrying 12 times for 68 yards and one touchdown. His touchdown was one of four Rams scores in the end zone, and his 5.7 yards per carry gave Los Angeles an efficient option on the ground.
CJ Daniels was Bennett’s most productive target, recording eight receptions for 68 yards. Daniels accounted for nearly half of Bennett’s passing yardage, providing a dependable chain-moving presence as the Rams controlled possession and field position.
NerdSports Stat: After taking a 3-0 first-quarter lead, the Rams outscored the Saints 31-0 over the final three quarters.
The result matters most as a preseason evaluation point, but a 34-point shutout is still an encouraging sign for a Rams team that has started 2-0. Los Angeles will look to carry that execution into its preseason meeting with the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, Aug. 27, while New Orleans will seek a sharper offensive response against the Dallas Cowboys on Friday, Aug. 28.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Los Angeles Rams defeated the New Orleans Saints 34-0 on August 22, 2026.
Stetson Bennett IV threw for 181 yards; the supplied game summary does not list his touchdown total.
No. The Rams won in regulation, 34-0.
Los Angeles Rams is now 2-0; New Orleans Saints is 0-2.
The Rams play the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM PDT.
