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Mannion completed 18 of 25 passes for 147 yards with three touchdowns and one interception in Saturday's 28-24 preseason victory over the Cowboys. He also gained a yard on two rushes.
The 2015 third-round pick received some extended playing time after 2016 No.1 overall pick Jared Goff took an early powder due to a sore shoulder. Mannion made the most of his opportunity, leading the Rams to a rousing comeback from what had been a 21-0 deficit at one point in the first half. He connected with running back Chase Reynolds for the first of his three scores in the third quarter, before coming back with a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns to Nelson Spruce and Aaron Green. Although he appears destined for a No. 3 role to start the season given the fact that Case Keenum is likely to start while Goff waits in the wings, Mannion can certainly give the Rams' coaching staff something to think about with continued preseason showings the caliber of Saturday's effort.
