Ty Simpson Throws 2 TDs in Rams Debut as Josh Allen Returns With 111 Yards

3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Aug 16

Ty Simpson capped Saturday's preseason slate by throwing for 190 yards and two touchdowns in the Rams' 20-12 win over Kansas City, strengthening his early case in Los Angeles' backup quarterback competition.
Josh Allen also made his first preseason appearance since Aug. 10, 2024, completing 6 of 8 passes for 111 yards and a touchdown as Buffalo opened its new Highmark Stadium with a win over Carolina.
Cleveland's quarterback battle stayed in focus in Chicago, where Deshaun Watson outplayed Shedeur Sanders after the Browns split the game between them and plan to give Sanders next week's start against the Bills.
At the Meadowlands, Jaxson Dart mixed risk and promise on 14 snaps—taking two sacks, visiting the medical tent after the second, then returning to throw a 15-yard touchdown pass.
Across Week 1, several teams limited established starters, using the opener mainly to test rookie quarterbacks, backup passers and position battles before the regular season.