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UPDATES | Rams lead against Chiefs as end of game nears

On Saturday, the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 20-12 at Arrowhead Stadium in their preseason opener, with rookie quarterback Ty Simpson delivering an impressive debut performance.
Roster battles took center stage as Simpson, the 13th pick in the 2026 draft, competed to back up Matthew Stafford, while Chiefs rookie Garrett Nussmeier vied to support Patrick Mahomes.
Simpson completed 21 of 25 passes for 190 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Nussmeier threw for 98 yards on 13 passes during his extended look.
Rams head coach Sean McVay praised Simpson's poise, while Chiefs head coach Andy Reid highlighted productive performances from young players, including Nebraska rookie Emmett Johnson's 59 yards.
All four quarterbacks expect increased playing time as the preseason continues next week, offering further opportunities to evaluate roster depth ahead of the upcoming NFL season.

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