Ty Simpson shines as Rams wrap up unbeaten preseason against Chargers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 5:32 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams finished their preseason with a 20-18 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on August 27, 2026, highlighted by strong performances from their quarterbacks. Ty Simpson completed 18 of 23 passes for 119 yards and a touchdown, solidifying his position as a candidate for backup quarterback behind Matthew Stafford. Other standout performances included Dean Connors, who rushed for 69 yards and a touchdown, though his roster spot remains uncertain. With NFL roster cuts approaching, all 32 teams must finalize their 53-man rosters by Sunday.
- •Rams end preseason undefeated with 20-18 win over Chargers.
- •Ty Simpson shows improvement, completing 78% of passes in his final outing.
- •Dean Connors contributes with 69 rushing yards and a touchdown.
- •NFL teams must submit their initial 53-man rosters by August 30.
- 5:32 AMYahoo Sports — Rams Winners & Losers: Ty Simpson secures backup status?
- 3:25 AMNew York Post — Rams’ backup QB competition may be over after telling move by Sean McVay - New York Post
"Ty Simpson started the Rams’ preseason finale against the Chargers while Stetson Bennett IV didn’t dress, offering a major clue in LA’s backup QB battle.
"Ty Simpson may just have beaten out Stetson Bennett to serve as Matthew Stafford’s backup
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 5:32 AMRams Winners & Losers: Ty Simpson secures backup status?
Ty Simpson may just have beaten out Stetson Bennett to serve as Matthew Stafford’s backup
- New York PostAug 28, 2026, 3:25 AMRams’ backup QB competition may be over after telling move by Sean McVay - New York Post
Ty Simpson started the Rams’ preseason finale against the Chargers while Stetson Bennett IV didn’t dress, offering a major clue in LA’s backup QB battle.
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