The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 20-12 on Saturday at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, with Ty Simpson’s efficient 21/25, 190 YDS, 2 TD passing line powering a 14-point fourth-quarter finish in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL preseason.
Los Angeles left Kansas City with a 1-0 preseason record after turning a tight, low-scoring contest into a decisive result over the final 15 minutes. The Rams led 3-0 after one quarter and carried a narrow 6-6 tie into halftime before the Chiefs took a 9-6 advantage through three quarters. But Simpson and the Rams offense found another gear in the fourth, scoring two touchdowns while the defense limited Kansas City to a field goal.
For a preseason game, the fourth-quarter response carried real value. These are the moments coaches watch closely when evaluating depth players, young quarterbacks and offensive execution under pressure. The Rams trailed entering the final period, then produced 14 points to flip the game without allowing the Chiefs to build on their slim lead.
Rams Finish Strong in Kansas City
The opening three quarters were defined by field-position football and small margins. Los Angeles opened with a first-quarter field goal, while Kansas City answered with six points in the second quarter to take a 6-3 lead. The Rams added another field goal before halftime, leaving the game even at 6-6.
Kansas City moved back in front with a third-quarter field goal, but the Rams’ fourth-quarter production became the difference. Simpson completed 21 of 25 attempts, an 84 percent completion rate, and threw two touchdown passes. That accuracy allowed Los Angeles to stay on schedule and capitalize when the game reached its most important stretch.
The Chiefs had opportunities to protect their 9-6 lead, but their offense could not produce the touchdown that would have changed the pressure on the Rams. Kansas City added only three points in the second half, and its final three points came in the fourth quarter as Los Angeles was taking command. The Rams did not need overtime; their late surge settled the outcome in regulation.
Key Performers
Ty Simpson, Rams: Simpson was the game’s passing leader, finishing 21/25, 190 YDS, 2 TD. His two touchdown throws accounted for the Rams’ entire fourth-quarter touchdown production and gave Los Angeles the playmaking it needed after three tightly contested quarters.
Brennan Presley, Rams: Presley led all receivers with 4 REC, 58 YDS. In a game where every first down and sustained drive mattered, Presley’s 58 yards gave Simpson a dependable target and helped Los Angeles move the ball through the air.
Emmett Johnson, Chiefs: Johnson led the rushing effort with 12 CAR, 59 YDS. His 4.9 yards per carry provided Kansas City with steady production on the ground, but the Chiefs were unable to turn enough of those rushing gains into touchdowns.
NerdSports Stat: The Rams scored 14 of their 20 points in the fourth quarter, matching Kansas City’s entire game total of four scoring plays: three field goals and one other score.
The preseason result does not affect the regular-season standings, but it offers Los Angeles a positive evaluation point: a road win in one of the league’s toughest environments, led by an efficient quarterback performance and a composed late-game response. The Chiefs, now 0-1, will look for more red-zone production and a stronger finishing stretch in their next preseason outing.
For the Rams, the focus now shifts to carrying this fourth-quarter execution into the remainder of the preseason as roster decisions approach. Kansas City will aim to turn its competitive first three quarters into a more complete performance before the regular-season playoff picture begins to take shape.
Frequently Asked Questions
Los Angeles Rams defeated Kansas City Chiefs 20-12 on August 15, 2026.
Ty Simpson threw for 190 yards and 2 touchdowns.
No. The Rams won 20-12 in regulation.
Los Angeles Rams is now 1-0; Kansas City Chiefs is 0-1.
Los Angeles Rams’ next preseason game date and opponent were not included in the available game data.
