The Los Angeles Rams are in Kansas City today for their preseason opener against the Chiefs, which is the NFL debut for Ty Simpson and the other rookies. Though the Rams are holding out their starters and key players, there are plenty of reasons to watch this first exhibition game.
Stetson Bennett is starting things off at quarterback, with Simpson coming in in relief, giving Matthew Stafford the day off. On defense, Myles Garrett and the other stars will stay on the sidelines, opening the door for players such as Tim Keenan III and Cam Lampkin to step up.
We’re providing live updates throughout the game, so be sure to follow along below.
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Rams take back the lead with a strong drive by Ty Simpson
Simpson started to get comfortable on his second possession. He led the Rams on a 42-yard drive on just seven plays, including a 23-yarder to Mark Redman on a bootleg to the right side.
The drive ended with a 40-yard field goal by Harrison Mevis to put the Rams up again.
Rams 6, Chiefs 3
Chiefs tie it with a 37-yard field goal
After Chiefs running back Emmett Johnson had a touchdown called back due to a penalty, the Chiefs were forced to settle for three points with a 37-yard field goal by Harrison Butker.
Rams 3, Chiefs 3
Al’Zillion Hamilton with the great pass breakup
The undrafted rookie cornerback made a great play on the ball, lurking underneath and elevating to break up the pass on second-and-long.
Rookie Keagen Trost ruled out with hamstring injury
Trost suffered a hamstring injury in the first quarter and was quickly ruled out by the team. He had been playing right tackle before going down.
Ty Simpson enters the game after 2 series for Stetson Bennett
The Rams gave Bennett two drives before pulling him for the rookie Simpson. Bennett went 4-for-6 for 38 yards, leading one scoring drive.
This is Simpson’s first NFL action after being the 13th overall pick in the 2026 draft.
Rams settle for FG after near-interception
Stetson Bennett was looking for Max Klare on third down in the red zone and was nearly picked off in the end zone. After the incompletion, Harrison Mevis made the 25-yard field goal to put the Rams up 3-0.
Rams 3, Chiefs 0
Jarquez Hunter bounces run outside for 13 yards
Hunter has been a workhorse early for the Rams and his best run of the game so far came on a handoff that he bounced outside to the left, scurrying for 13 yards before getting brought down.
Rams go three-and-out on first drive
After two runs by Jarquez Hunter for a total of 7 yards, Stetson Bennett’s first pass fell incomplete. It was thrown behind CJ Daniels, giving the rookie receiver no chance to catch it on the slant.
Chiefs win coin toss and defer
The Rams will start with the ball first after the Chiefs won the toss and chose to kick off. Mario Williams and Tyler Scott were the kick returners back for the Rams.
Notable players who aren’t suiting up
Ronnie Rivers, Konata Mumpfield, Jordan Whittington, Josaiah Stewart, Tyler Davis and Josh Wallace are not dressed for this game, an indication that their spots on the 53-man roster are probably safe. That’s not surprising for Mumpfield, Whittington, Stewart or Davis, but it is a good sign for Rivers and Wallace.
New uniforms looking good
The Rams are rocking their updated uniforms for the first time, showing off the cleaner look with refined horns on the sleeves.
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Rams injury updates
Davis Allen and Justin Dedich are both injured at the moment, though it’s unlikely either player would be suiting up for this game even if they were healthy.
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Rams vs. Chiefs live updates: NFL preseason game score, highlights
Reporting by Cameron DaSilva, Rams Wire / Rams Wire
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