The Rams beat the Saints 34-0 in their NFL preseason match on Friday evening. The contest took place at the Los Angeles venue with the hosts running out comfortable winners. This was the third preseason game for both sides, a fixture meant to test combinations rather than decide anything permanent.
Both teams arrived with mixed results from their previous outing. The Rams had edged past the Chiefs 20-12 a week earlier, while the Saints went down 20-24 to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Form in these games means little, but the contrast between the two performances was stark.
And here's the thing — when a team shuts out an opponent like this, it usually tells you about defensive organisation rather than offensive flair. The Saints failed to cross midfield consistently, and the Rams kept their side in it from the opening drive. By then, any question about who would control the tempo had been answered.
The hosts were dominant in the air from set plays, a common trait in preseason where coordinator testing takes priority. The Saints struggled to establish any rhythm, and the away end never stopped despite the scoreline. It wasn't a spectacle of any kind, just a one-sided affair where the visitors couldn't find their footing.
Preseason results don't carry weight in the standings, but they offer glimpses into what might come. The Rams extend their unbeaten run in these exhibition games, while the Saints are staring at the drop in terms of confidence. Coaches use this window to evaluate depth, and tonight's performance gave plenty of material for both camps.