Overview
- Simpson closed the preseason with a 47-of-60 line for 382 yards, three touchdowns and zero interceptions, a 78.3 percent completion rate that drew widespread praise.
- His most visible outing came in the preseason finale on Aug. 28 when he completed the majority of his throws and capped the night with a touchdown pass to Brennan Presley.
- Coach Sean McVay publicly commended Simpson’s command of the offense after the game, and several analysts and former NFL figures highlighted his quick reads and safe decision-making.
- Despite Simpson’s efficiency, multiple reports say the Rams plan to name Stetson Bennett the QB2 behind starter Matthew Stafford and use Simpson as a developmental starter-in-waiting.
- The Rams finished the preseason without a giveaway or a sack allowed, the team has roster contingency plans such as practice‑squad moves or calling a veteran like Jimmy Garoppolo if Stafford misses time, and the club sees sitting a rookie QB as a deliberate path to long-term readiness.