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ArticleTy Simpson will "definitely" play preseason finale, Sean McVay undecided on bac...August 24, 2026

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First-round rookie Ty Simpson will "definitely" play in the Rams' preseason finale against the Chargers, per head coach Sean McVay, as the team evaluates him for the QB2 role. Simpson is competing with Stetson Bennett for the backup position behind Matthew Stafford; in the preseason game against the Saints, Simpson completed 8 of 12 passes for 73 yards.

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Simpson guaranteed preseason finale reps in QB2 competition with Bennett.

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Simpson's 8-of-12, 73 yards shows competence but Bennett's TDs give him No. 2 QB edge.

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Simpson's 21-for-25, 190-yard debut shows solid development trajectory as backup QB.

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Ty SimpsonNeutralProjection

Simpson's Week 2 performance declined from solid Week 1 showing.

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Simpson's Week 2 performance was solid but not as sharp as Week 1.

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Simpson's 75% adjusted completion rate shows accuracy, though limited snaps hurt his Week 2 grade.

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