First-round pick Ty Simpson throws 2 TD passes, rallies Rams past Chiefs 20-12 in preseason debut
— There were a whole bunch of raised eyebrows when the Los Angeles Rams drafted Ty Simpson in the first round in April.
National Football League
FINAL
Los Angeles Rams
20
Kansas City Chiefs
12
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAR | 3 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 20 |
| KC | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
Arrowhead Stadium · 72,451 att.
Match Report
Team Stats
19
1st Downs
17
13
Passing 1st downs
9
5
Rushing 1st downs
7
1
1st downs from penalties
1
2-8
3rd down efficiency
7-16
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-0
52
Total Plays
64
321
Total Yards
314
6.2
Yards per Play
4.9
10
Total Drives
9
228
Passing
189
25/31
Comp/Att
22/34
7.4
Yards per pass
5.3
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0-0
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-13
93
Rushing
125
21
Rushing Attempts
28
4.4
Yards per rush
4.5
2-4
Red Zone (Made-Att)
0-3
4-26
Penalties
12-83
0
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
26:35
Possession
33:25
Top Performers
LAR
- Ethan Evans NO 4 · YDS 243 · AVG 60.8
- Ty Simpson C/ATT 21/25 · YDS 190 · AVG 7.6
- Harrison Mevis FG 2/2 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 40
- Stetson Bennett IV C/ATT 4/6 · YDS 38 · AVG 6.3
KC
- Matt Araiza NO 5 · YDS 222 · AVG 44.4
- Garrett Nussmeier C/ATT 13/19 · YDS 98 · AVG 5.2
- Harrison Butker FG 4/4 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 59
- Justin Fields C/ATT 4/4 · YDS 41 · AVG 10.3
Injuries
Kansas City Chiefs
- Rashee Rice Questionable
- Jaylon Moore Questionable
- Brashard Smith Injured Reserve
- Josh Simmons Injured Reserve
- Tyquan Thornton Injured Reserve
Los Angeles Rams
- Nate Landman Questionable
- Trent McDuffie Questionable
- Myles Garrett Injured Reserve
- Kobie Turner Injured Reserve
- Poona Ford Injured Reserve
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