Rams rookie QB Ty Simpson shines in preseason victory against Chiefs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 4:39 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026

In a preseason matchup on August 15, the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 20-12 at Arrowhead Stadium. Rookie quarterback Ty Simpson impressed in his NFL debut, completing 21 of 25 passes for 190 yards and two touchdowns. Simpson's performance, along with a pivotal punt return from Xavier Smith that set up a touchdown, helped swing the momentum late in the game. Running back Dean Connors caught both touchdown passes from Simpson, further contributing to the Rams' scoring efforts. Rams kicker Harrison Mevis added two field goals, completing a solid performance overall for Los Angeles, which claimed victory in the preseason opener.
- •Ty Simpson completed 21 of 25 passes with 190 yards
- •Dean Connors scored two touchdowns for the Rams
- •Xavier Smith's 40-yard punt return set up key touchdown
- •Harrison Mevis was 2 for 2 on field goals
- •Game played at Arrowhead Stadium on August 15
- 4:39 AMYahoo Sports — How a rookie and a punt returner secured the Rams' win in Arrowhead
"One completed 21 of 25 passes in his NFL debut against 2s and 3s; he played smart. The other, when Arrowhead got loud, a maligned punt returner flipped the whole thing.
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