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.

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