Seven Stats: Bortles gets the start, Parker's interception + more from first preseason gameThe Los Angeles Rams kickoff off the 2019 preseason with a 14-3 loss to the Raiders in Oakland. The Rams, who rested nearly all starters on Saturday night, had a hard time getting anything going offensively against the Raiders’ defense besides a late rally led by reserve quarterback John Wolford.
1. PETERSON’S PROUD INTERCEPTION
Cornerback Kevin Peterson spent the entire 2018 season on injured reserve after suffering a torn ACL in last year’s preseason opener against the Ravens. Just over one year later, he intercepted Raiders quarterback Mike Glennon and returned the pick 11 yards to the Oakland 39.
Peterson previously had two interceptions in his last regular season game with the Rams, which was December 31, 2017 against the San Francisco 49ers.
2. PICKS APLENTY
Not wanting to let Peterson have all the fun, safety Steven Parker collected an interception of his own in Saturday’s 2019 preseason opener.
The Oklahoma product’s 39-yard return helped set up the Rams’ only points of the contest, a 36-yard field goal by kicker Greg Zuerlein. Parker added five solo tackles and one pass breakup to his stat line as well.
Los Angeles’ two interceptions against Oakland are one shy of matching its 2018 preseason total.
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