This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/rams as The Rams Answer Five Critical Questions After Defeating the Chargers.

Not every Rams fan put it quite so forcefully. Bob Gerard said he moved to L.A. from Chicago and hitched onto the Rams when they returned in 2016. The 58-year-old, who donned a Puka Nacua jersey, joked that he’s fine letting the Chargers crash at SoFi — so long as the arrangement isn’t mistaken.

Trey Lance had an impressive throw to Tre Harris in the third quarter of the Chargers' preseason matchup against the Rams on Saturday.

Brennan Jackson had two sacks and Desjuan Johnson paved the way for them. The Chargers, built to run the football, averaged 3.6 yards per carry. Take away quarterbacks Trey Lance and Taylor Heinicke, the Chargers averaged 2.3 yards per carry.

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It's only the preseason, but the Rams' backups are giving the coaching staff and front office a lot to think about before final roster cuts.

The Los Angeles Rams overcame mistakes, miscues, and distractions to steal victory from the jaws of defeat on Saturday night. In a 23-22 victory, several Rams made statements on the field of SoFi Stadium. Here are five observations from the contest.

Chargers and Rams played a tight one, Rams winning it 23-22 in the final seconds. Justin Herbert started going 2/5 for 48 yds.