Rams top Chargers 20-18 in preseason finale with strong showing from Ty Simpson
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 5:01 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 20-18 in their final preseason game on August 27, 2026, at SoFi Stadium. Ty Simpson showcased his potential, completing 18 of 23 passes for 119 yards and a touchdown, including an impressive 11-yard TD toss under pressure. The Rams led 13-7 at halftime, assisted by a fumble recovery that set up an early field goal. Although Justin Herbert connected with Quentin Johnston for a 65-yard touchdown for the Chargers, he finished the game with one fumble and one touchdown before sitting out the remainder of the contest. The Rams will look to build on this performance as they head into the regular season.
- •Ty Simpson completed 18 of 23 passes for 119 yards and one touchdown.
- •Rams led 13-7 at halftime after a fumble recovery.
- •Justin Herbert threw a 65-yard TD pass to Quentin Johnston.
- •Rams scored 20 points, with a touchdown pass from Matthew Caldwell.
- •Both teams finish preseason with plans for Week 1 preparations.
- 5:01 AMYahoo Sports — Rams-Chargers preseason final score: Ty Simpson has career throw
"The Los Angeles Rams beat the Los Angeles Chargers by a final score of 20-18 in Week 3 of the NFL preseason. Though the Rams began with the ball on offense, and Ty Simpson perhaps threw the best ball of his young career in this contest, the story of the game more or less begins […]
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