The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Kansas City Chiefs, 21-20, on Saturday night at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California.
The Chiefs began the game with the ball and faced three third downs on their opening drive, but key third-down receptions by Travis Kelce, Jeremy Maclin and Chris Conley allowed the offense to continue working each time. In total, quarterback Alex Smith and the offense went 75 yards over 13 plays in just over 7 minutes, and the Chiefs capped off the drive with a 2-yard touchdown rushing by running back Spencer Ware.
The Rams responded quickly on the very next drive. Despite talk that rookie Jared Goff could get the start, veteran QB Case Keenum began the game for the Rams. Keenum had a 20-yard pass to wide receiver Kenny Britt to begin the drive, and after a defensive pass interference call to follow, RB Todd Gurley rushed three straight times, finishing the drive with a 3-yard touchdown to tie the game at 7-7.
After the Chiefs went three-and-out, the Rams took the lead with their second straight touchdown drive. In 10 plays, Keenum drove the Rams offense down the field, finishing with an 11-yard touchdown reception by WR Pharoh Cooper.
The Chiefs began their next drive at their own 25-yard line. On third-and-2 from the 33-yard line, Smith found Conley down the sideline for a 37-yard gain. Three plays later, Smith hit Maclin with a 20-yard pass for the touchdown. Smith finished the night 9 of 12 for 137 yards passing and a touchdown.
After Dontari Poe recovered a fumble by Goff, kicker Cairo Santos hit a 32-yard field goal to give the Chiefs a 17-14 lead, and Santos later made a 19-yard field goal to give the Chiefs the 20-14 lead into the half.
Prior to the end of the half, Maclin and Rams cornerback Lamarcus Joyner were ejected from the game after an altercation in the end zone.
Goff was responsible for the only score of the second half, which came in the fourth quarter. Starting at the Los Angeles 33-yard line, he went 3 for 3 for 34 yards passing and was aided by a 28-yard Malcolm Brown rush during the middle of the drive to eventually get the Rams in the end zone. The game-winning play was a pass in the flat to Brown on a ball he initially bobbled but grasped hold of in time to seal the touchdown and game.
Photos from the Chiefs second preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams
A field view of Kansas City Chiefs preseason game against Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (19) is chased down by Los Angeles Rams defensive back Coty Sensabaugh (21) during the first half of the preseason game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) is brought down by Los Angeles Rams safety T.J. McDonald (25) during the first half of the preseason game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) changes the play at the line of scrimmage during the first half of the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Chris Conley (17) is dragged down by Los Angeles Rams cornerback Trumaine Johnson (22) during the first half of the preseason game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs running back Spencer Ware (32) scores a touchdown in the first half of the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs running back Spencer Ware (32) celebrates a touchdown in the first half of the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs running back Spencer Ware (32) is congratulated by tight end Travis Kelce (87) after scoring a touchdown in the first half of the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs place kicker Cairo Santos (5) points to the sky after kicking a field goal in the first half of the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs fans watch the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (30) is wrapped up by Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Jaye Howard (96) during the first half of the preseason game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Mitchell Schwartz (71) blocks during the first half of the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Pharoh Cooper (10) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (81) during the first half of the preseason game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Jaye Howard (96) during the first half of the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs running backs coach Eric Bieniemy shows a play diagram during the first half of the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Los Angeles Rams running back Benjamin Cunningham (23) is dragged down by Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Eric Murray (21) during the first half of the preseason game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs running back Spencer Ware (32) carries the ball in the first half of the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (19) makes a catch for a touchdown during the first half of the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (19) celebrates a touchdown during the first half of the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs fans during the first half of the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Andy Mulumba (40) during the first half of the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs running back Spencer Ware (32) finds running room during the first half of the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) hands the ball off to running back Spencer Ware (32) during the first half of the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs huddle during the first half of the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Eric Fisher (72) blocks Los Angeles Rams defensive end Matt Longacre (96) during the first half of the preseason game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Los Angeles Rams running back Malcolm Brown (39) is brought down by Kansas City Chiefs defensive linemen Jaye Howard (96) and Allen Bailey (97) during the first half of the preseason game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Los Angeles Rams running back Malcolm Brown (39) is wrapped up by Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Eric Murray (21) and linebacker Dee Ford (55) during the first half of the preseason game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Nick Foles (4) drops back to pass during the first half of the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Chris Conley (17) makes a cut during the first half of the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Mitch Morse (61) makes adjustments at the line during the first half of the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs running back Knile Davis (34) carries the ball during the first half of the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs fans hold up signs during the second half of the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Nick Foles (4) at the line of scrimmage during the second half of the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
A detail shot of a Kansas City Chiefs helmet during the second half of the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Steven Nelson (20) defends Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) during the second half of the preseason game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Los Angeles Rams running back Malcolm Brown (39) is sandwiched between Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones (95) and linebacker Ramik Wilson (53) during the second half of the preseason game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Los Angeles Rams running back Malcolm Brown (39) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs linebackers Dadi Nicolas (52) and Ramik Wilson (53) during the second half of the preseason game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive back D.J. White (24) defends Los Angeles Rams cornerback Troy Hill (32) during the second half of the preseason game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Jaye Howard (96) during the second half of the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Daniel Sorensen (49) brings down Los Angeles Rams running back Malcolm Brown (39) during the second half of the preseason game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Los Angeles Rams running back Malcolm Brown (39) is brought down by three Kansas City Chiefs defenders during the second half of the preseason game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Chris Conley (17) smiles on the sideline during the second half of the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (81) carries the ball during the second half of the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs running back Spencer Ware (32) avoids Los Angeles Rams defensive back Jordan Lomax (37) during the second half of the preseason game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Nick Foles (4) escapes the pressure of Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Dominique Easley (91) during the second half of the preseason game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Daniel Munyer (64) during the second half of the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (81) runs a route during the second half of the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Demetrius Harris (84) during the second half of the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Los Angeles Rams running back Terrence Magee (37) is dragged down by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Terrance Smith (62) during the second half of the preseason game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Dadi Nicolas (52) gets around Los Angeles Rams guard Garrett Reynolds (71) during the second half of the preseason game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end James O'Shaughnessy (80) during the second half of the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid on the sideline during the second half of the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (81) catches a ball during the second half of the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver De'Anthony Thomas (13) stiff arms Los Angeles Rams linebacker Brandon Chubb (53) during the second half of the preseason game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (81) runs with the ball during the second half of the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (81) is tackled by Los Angeles Rams defensive back Mike Jordan (35) during the second half of the preseason game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (81) carries the ball during the second half of the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (14) during the second half of the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Jimmy Staten (94) during the second half of the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Los Angeles Rams running back Terrence Magee (37) is wrapped up by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Tyrell Adams (44) during the second half of the preseason game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Los Angeles Rams running back Terrence Magee (37) is dragged down by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Tyrell Adams (44) during the second half of the preseason game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Da'Ron Brown (1) runs past Los Angeles Rams defensive back Jabriel Washington (41) during the second half of the preseason game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs running back Darrin Reaves (24) carries the ball during the second half of the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Jaye Howard (96) and Los Angeles Rams defensive back Marcus Roberson (47) meet on the field after the preseason game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive back KeiVarae Russell (26) and Los Angeles Rams defensive back Jordan Lomax (37) exchange jerseys after the preseason game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (30) and Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Chris Conley (17) pose for a picture after the preseason game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Los Angeles Rams linebacker Darreon Herring (49) and Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Reid Fragel (69) pose for a picture after the preseason game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Jaye Howard (96) and Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Dominique Easley (91) exchange jerseys after the preseason game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Justin March (59) exchanges jerseys with Los Angeles Rams guard Jamon Brown (68) after the preseason game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Jimmy Staten (94) and Los Angeles Rams running back Benjamin Cunningham (23) exchange jerseys after the preseason game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
While the Chiefs would have a chance late, a costly fumble by quarterback Aaron Murray in the red zone recovered by Rams defensive lineman Quinton Coples ultimately gave Los Angeles the victory.
Ware finished the game with 10 carries for 37 yards rushing. Conley led the Chiefs in yards receiving with 3 receptions for 66. Linebackers Derrick Johnson and Terrance Smith led the team with 5 tackles apiece. Safety Daniel Sorensen had 4 tackles, 1 for a loss and a sack on the game. The Chiefs drop to 0-2 on the preseason and visit the Chicago Bears this Saturday at 12:00 p.m. CT.
