Rams beat Chargers to complete perfect preseason

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) – Ty Simpson threw a go-ahead touchdown in the second quarter, Harrison Mevis kicked two 27-yard field goals and the Los Angeles Rams beat the Los Angeles Chargers 20-18 on Thursday night in the teams' preseason finale.

Key points

• His fumble led to Mevis' first 27-yard field goal early in the first quarter.
• "Everyone stay healthy, please, " referee Shawn Hochuli pressed the captains after the coin flip.
• The Rams won all three of their preseason games and head to Australia in two weeks to open the season.
• The Rams didn't play any starters in keeping with coach Sean McVay's approach to games that don't count in the standings.

In practice, the Rams didn't play any starters in keeping with coach Sean McVay's approach to games that don't count in the standings. Even backup quarterback Bennett Stenson was held out.

For context, the Rams won all three of their preseason games and head to Australia in two weeks to open the season. They're the clear early favorites to win the Super Bowl. It will be played at SoFi Stadium on Feb. 14.

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert played just two series. His fumble led to Mevis' first 27-yard field goal early in the first quarter.

For now, rams beat Chargers to complete perfect preseason remains the part of the story worth watching, and further updates are likely as more details are confirmed.