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Rams Beat Chargers 20-18 as Caldwell Injures Knee

8/28/2026

Summary

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The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 20-18 at SoFi Stadium.
Rookie quarterback Matthew Caldwell suffered a knee injury during the game.
Ty Simpson threw an 11-yard go-ahead touchdown pass in the second quarter.
Harrison Mevis kicked two 27-yard field goals, preserving a perfect six-for-six preseason record.
Coach Sean McVay will keep Stafford, Bennett and Simpson on the 53-man roster, pending backup decision for Week 1 in Melbourne.

History

Historical Context

The NFL approved the Rams’ move back to Los Angeles on Jan 12 2016 and gave the Chargers a relocation option, which they exercised in Jan 2017, leading both teams to share the new SoFi Stadium. Opened in September 2020 with a 70,240-seat capacity, the venue has hosted Super Bowl LVI (2022) and will host World Cup matches in 2026. Preseason game continues the dual-team era begun with the stadium’s debut.

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Story summary

The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 20-18 at SoFi Stadium.
Rookie quarterback Matthew Caldwell suffered a knee injury during the game.
Ty Simpson threw an 11-yard go-ahead touchdown pass in the second quarter.
Harrison Mevis kicked two 27-yard field goals, preserving a perfect six-for-six preseason record.
Coach Sean McVay will keep Stafford, Bennett and Simpson on the 53-man roster, pending backup decision for Week 1 in Melbourne.

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