The Los Angeles Rams opened their 2026 preseason campaign with a 20-9 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, with rookie quarterback Ty Simpson playing a key role in the win.
Simpson threw two touchdown passes to running back Dean Connors as the Rams gradually pulled away in the second half.
The game remained a low-scoring affair for nearly three quarters before the rookie found his rhythm and helped Los Angeles take control.
His performance also prompted a sharp and witty reaction from an NFL insider, seemingly aimed at those who questioned the Rams’ decision to select Simpson in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. 13 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft . The Rams raised eyebrows across the league when they selected the Alabama quarterback with the No. However, although it was only a preseason game, Simpson’s performance against the Chiefs provided enough evidence to quiet some of the doubts surrounding his selection.
Benjamin Allbright, a Broncos reporter and NFL insider, appeared to take a pointed shot at those who had previously questioned Ty Simpson after the rookie’s impressive showing in the Rams’ preseason opener against the Chiefs.
