Ty Simpson made an impressive debut for the Los Angeles Rams in their preseason opener against the Kansas City Chiefs, with the rookie first-round pick throwing two touchdown passes in a 20-12 victory. Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio wrote that the performance offered clarity into why the Rams selected Simpson with the 13th overall pick in the draft.
Simpson avoided major mistakes during the game, per Yahoo Sports, and multiple outlets characterized his performance as solid and impressive. Yahoo Sports noted that the Rams' roster entering the preseason was arguably the deepest and most talented in the NFL, with Simpson's debut suggesting the team's investment at the quarterback position could pay dividends. The Chiefs fell to 0-1 in preseason play with the loss.