Rams rookie Ty Simpson silences critics with debut showing

Ty Simpson threw two touchdown passes as the Los Angeles Rams beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20-9 in their 2026 preseason opener. The rookie quarterback finished 21-of-25 for 190 yards with no interceptions after entering late in the first quarter.

The Rams selected Simpson from Alabama with the No. 13 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, a move that drew widespread skepticism given his limited college experience. Critics questioned whether Los Angeles should have drafted a more immediate contributor to support quarterback Matthew Stafford.

NFL insider Benjamin Allbright reacted to Simpson's performance with a pointed post on X: "Lot of Ty Simpson tweets getting deleted." The Rams will continue their preseason schedule as Simpson looks to build on his debut.