The Los Angeles Chargers will be without one of their breakout stars of the 2025 preseason schedule against the Los Angeles Rams.

The Rams don’t put much stock in the preseason but they do use it to give their backups an opportunity to compete and showcase their talent before final roster cuts. That’s mostly what this game will be about for them, whereas the Chargers are using it more for regular-season prep by playing some of their starters.

After Matthew Stafford's private workout, Stetson Bennett and Xavier Smith will be among the Rams eager to play well against the Chargers.

The Los Angeles Chargers are looking for a 3-0 start to the preseason, and we have storylines to watch for the battle of Los Angeles.