Los Angeles Rams Secure 20-18 Preseason Sweep Against Chargers
According to ESPN, Ty Simpson threw a go-ahead touchdown pass in the second quarter, and Harrison Mevis converted two 27-yard field goals to help the Los Angeles Rams defeat the Los Angeles Chargers 20-18 in their preseason finale at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The victory completed a 3-0 preseason record for the Rams, drawing a reported attendance of 63,752 spectators.
How the Rams and Chargers Scored at SoFi Stadium
The game opened with a defensive battle and early special teams scores before both offenses found the end zone. ESPN play-by-play records show Harrison Mevis opened the scoring with a 27-yard field goal for the Rams at the 9:55 mark of the first quarter. The Chargers answered immediately when Justin Herbert connected with Quentin Johnston for a 65-yard touchdown pass, supplemented by Cameron Dicker’s extra point to put the Chargers ahead 7-3.
In the second quarter, Ty Simpson directed a five-play, 29-yard scoring drive that culminated in an 11-yard touchdown pass to Brennan Presley. Mevis added another 27-yard field goal just before halftime, sending the Rams into the break with a 13-7 advantage. The score became 13-10 in the third quarter after a 34-yard kick from Dicker.
Fourth-Quarter Surge and Final Statistics
The final frame featured intense scoring drives from both sidelines. Matthew Caldwell engineered a seven-play, 60-yard drive for the Rams, connecting with Dean Connors on an 8-yard touchdown pass to make it 20-10 following a Mevis extra point. The Chargers fought back quickly when Greg Desrosiers Jr. broke through the defense for a 34-yard rushing touchdown. DJ Uiagalelei then completed a two-point conversion pass to Evan Svoboda, narrowing the gap to 20-18.
Despite the late push, the Rams maintained their defensive composure to seal the win. Game statistics published by ESPN show the Chargers outgained the Rams in total yards 394 to 298, but two turnovers and 11 penalties for 88 yards stalled their momentum. Rams quarterback Ty Simpson finished the night completing 18 of 23 passes for 119 yards and one touchdown, while Chargers quarterback DJ Uiagalelei went 11 of 18 for 141 yards through the air.
Standout Performers in the Preseason Finale
On the ground, Dean Connors led the Rams with 69 rushing yards on 18 carries, while Greg Desrosiers Jr. paced the Chargers with 118 yards and a touchdown on nine carries. Defensively, D. Peterson III recorded two sacks for the Rams, and C. Lampkin led the secondary with six total tackles. For the Chargers, E. Johnson posted a game-high seven tackles.
With the preseason schedule concluded, both teams will turn their focus toward roster cuts and final preparations for the upcoming NFL regular season.
