Rams overcome Chiefs with fourth-quarter rally in preseason matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 11:09 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026

The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Kansas City Chiefs, 20-12, in a preseason game on Saturday. Both teams struggled offensively in the first half, heading into the break tied at 6-6. Ty Simpson led the Rams with two touchdown passes in the fourth quarter, including a 9-yard pass to Dean Connors, marking Simpson's first NFL touchdown. The Rams capitalized on 12 penalties committed by the Chiefs, allowing them to maintain control throughout the second half. Following this game, the Rams will return to their Woodland Hills facility and hold a joint practice with the Saints before their upcoming preseason matchup against New Orleans.
- •Rams open preseason with a win against the Chiefs.
- •Game tied at halftime before Rams score two touchdowns.
- •Ty Simpson completes 21 of 25 passes for 190 yards.
- •Rams commit only four penalties compared to 12 from the Chiefs.
- •Next up, Rams practice with the Saints and face them in preseason.
- 11:09 PMYahoo Sports — Rams come back to beat Chiefs, 20-12: Instant analysis of preseason win
"The Rams came back in the fourth quarter to beat the Chiefs on the road, led by a terrific performance by Ty Simpson.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Aug 16, 2026, 2:39 AMRams takeaways from preseason opener: Ty Simpson looks legit, OL goes down
NFL•Aug 16, 2026, 2:17 AMSean McVay on Aaron Donald comeback: 'We're not at that point quite yet'
NFL•Aug 16, 2026, 1:27 AMColts try out two former Saints wide receivers, 2018 draft pick
NFL•Aug 16, 2026, 1:12 AMEagles Cut Ties With WR Before Facing Baltimore Ravens
NFL•Aug 16, 2026, 1:11 AM5 standouts from Rams' preseason opener
NFL•Aug 16, 2026, 1:00 AMFormer LA Rams Super Bowl WR Gets Colts Tryout Amid Injuries
