Rams defeat Chiefs 20-12 in NFL preseason opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 11:15 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 20-12 in their first preseason game on August 15, 2026, at Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City managed to tie the game at halftime with kicker Harrison Butker making two field goals, but the Rams pulled ahead in the fourth quarter with two touchdown passes from quarterback Ty Simpson. Rookie running back Emmett Johnson led the Chiefs in rushing and contributed to their offense with a solid performance. Kansas City fell to 0-1 in the preseason.
- •Chiefs fall to 0-1 in the preseason.
- •Rams scored 14 unanswered points in the fourth quarter.
- •Harrison Butker scored all 12 points for the Chiefs.
- •Rookie running back Emmett Johnson led in rushing yards.
- •Ty Simpson threw two touchdown passes for the Rams.
- 11:15 PMYahoo Sports — Final Score: Rams defeat Chiefs 20-12 in NFL Preseason Week 1
"Kansas City falls to 0-1 in the preseason with loss to Los Angeles.
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