Ty Simpson, the Rams’ rookie, officially has his first unofficial touchdown pass in the NFL, hitting running back Dean Connors for a 9-yard score in the fourth quarter. This wasn’t merely some garbage-time fluff, either; it put the Rams up 13-9 on the Chiefs after 45 minutes of trading field goals.
Simpson’s Debut: More Than Just One Play
Yeah, the touchdown was cool, but what really pops out from Simpson’s afternoon is how *comfortable* he looked. Forget the highlight reel for a second. The dude completed 15 of his first 17 passes for 108 yards. He wasn’t pushing the ball downfield, sure, but he absolutely operated the offense well and kept those chains moving. He did exactly what was asked of him, which for a rookie, is huge. It makes you wonder what kind of pocket presence he is bringing to the table already.
The Play That Got It Done
That 9-yard screen pass to Connors in the fourth quarter was a thing of beauty, a nicely designed play from the Rams. Connors did the heavy lifting, slipping two defenders on his way to the end zone. But Simpson put it right where it needed to be. It was the cherry on top of an outing where Simpson seemed to *get it* from the jump.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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