Rams Beat Chiefs 20-12 in Preseason Week 1
Los Angeles Rams 20, Kansas City Chiefs 12 at Arrowhead Stadium. Ty Simpson went 21 of 25 for 190 yards with 2 touchdowns.
Quarter Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rams | 3 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 20 |
 Chiefs | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
Chiefs Leaders
Rams Leaders
Team Stats
| Rams | Stat | Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | 1st Downs | 17 |
| 13 | Passing 1st downs | 9 |
| 5 | Rushing 1st downs | 7 |
| 1 | 1st downs from penalties | 1 |
| 2-8 | 3rd down efficiency | 7-16 |
| 0-0 | 4th down efficiency | 0-0 |
| 52 | Total Plays | 64 |
| 321 | Total Yards | 314 |
| 6.2 | Yards per Play | 4.9 |
| 10 | Total Drives | 9 |
| 228 | Passing | 189 |
| 25/31 | Comp/Att | 22/34 |
| 7.4 | Yards per pass | 5.3 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 0-0 | Sacks-Yards Lost | 2-13 |
| 93 | Rushing | 125 |
| 21 | Rushing Attempts | 28 |
| 4.4 | Yards per rush | 4.5 |
| 2-4 | Red Zone (Made-Att) | 0-3 |
| 4-26 | Penalties | 12-83 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 0 | Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 0 |
| 26:35 | Possession | 33:25 |
Scoring Plays
8 scores Preseason Week 1: Justin Fields Gets First-Team Reps as Chiefs Host Rams
Read the full recap →The Los Angeles Rams travel to Arrowhead Stadium to face the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday, August 15. Patrick Mahomes is considered unlikely to play, and backup Justin Fields has been getting first-team 11-on-11 reps, positioning him as the likely starter alongside Garrett Nussmeier. Los Angeles has confirmed Ty Simpson will play, while Stetson Bennett IV holds a clear lead over Simpson for the backup job as Matthew Stafford is expected to sit.
Fields gets a real audition with the first team
Extended first-team reps for Fields suggest Kansas City is giving him a legitimate look, which raises the stakes for how he performs in live action.
Rams' backup competition is clearer than most
With Bennett holding a defined edge over Simpson, Los Angeles enters this game with more certainty at backup quarterback than many teams at this point in preseason.
Xavier Worthy trending toward full health
Worthy working through a shoulder issue toward full participation is a positive sign for Kansas City's passing game depth heading into the season.
Pregame AI Prediction
How the prediction did
Predicted 17-23 (Rams vs Chiefs), final was 20-12. The Rams won 20-12 on the road, despite Justin Fields's extended first-team reps for Kansas City.
Rams Chiefs Fields' first-team reps signal real investment from Kansas City
A backup getting extended work with the top unit typically shows up as sharper execution in the actual game.
Worthy trending healthy adds a boost for the Chiefs
Even in a limited role, a trusted playmaker working back to full health gives Kansas City's offense more juice than a typical Preseason Week 1 unit.
Rams' settled backup picture keeps this from being lopsided
Bennett's clear edge over Simpson gives Los Angeles a coherent plan at quarterback even with Stafford expected to sit.
This is a preseason exhibition. Fields' elevated role gives Kansas City a modest edge, but confidence remains capped by the unpredictability of backup-driven preseason football.
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