Rookie quarterback Ty Simpson completed 21 of 25 passes for 190 yards and two touchdowns, leading the Los Angeles Rams to a 20-2 preseason win over the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Simpson posted a 125. 0 passer rating without committing a turnover, completing over 80 percent of his attempts in one of the NFL’s most hostile road environments. Analysts Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson highlighted Simpson’s poise and pocket presence during postgame breakdowns, comparing his performance to his college days when he was in the Heisman Trophy conversation.
Wide receiver Dean Carter caught both of Simpson’s touchdown passes as the Rams’ offense operated efficiently throughout the contest. Justin Fields also saw action in his debut for the Rams, completing all four pass attempts for 41 yards on a single drive. Stetson Bennett received the start for Los Angeles, but it was Simpson’s extended play that generated the most attention. The Rams’ preseason opener came amid broader roster changes designed to push the team toward a Super Bowl run.
The biggest addition is defensive end Myles Garrett, acquired in a blockbuster trade. His arrival is expected to transform the pass rush. Cornerback Tre’Davious White has also joined the secondary, giving the defense a shutdown option in man coverage. Reports continue to surface regarding a potential return by future Hall of Fame defensive tackle Aaron Donald.
League sources suggest growing optimism within the organization that Donald will rejoin the team. Off the field, the Rams are waiting on league action regarding wide receiver Puka Nacua, who has dealt with an offseason marked by agent changes and injury rehabilitation. Team insiders remain confident Nacua will anchor the passing attack once the regular season begins. The preseason performance has created a quarterback competition behind starter Matthew Stafford.
Simpson’s showing has raised questions about whether the Rams can justify keeping three quarterbacks on the active roster, given the roster spot sacrifice required. The Rams’ system demands quick processing and precise route adjustments, which Simpson demonstrated throughout the game. Super Bowl 61 is scheduled to take place at SoFi Stadium in February 2027, and the Rams have positioned themselves to contend for a home-field championship.
For now, the 20-2 result in Kansas City stands as an early indicator of the team’s depth, with Simpson’s emergence the clearest signal that the roster runs deeper than expected.
