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Rams' Ty Simpson projected to throw 21-times fewer passing yards than Fernando Mendoza
TL;DR
Ty Simpson, drafted 13th by the Rams, is projected to throw 21 times fewer passing yards than fellow rookie Fernando Mendoza. Matthew Stafford will remain the starter for the 2026 season.
Key points
- Ty Simpson was drafted 13th by the Los Angeles Rams in 2026 NFL Draft
- Matthew Stafford will be the starting quarterback for the 2026 season
- Simpson is projected to throw 21 times fewer passing yards than Fernando Mendoza
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The Los Angeles Rams took Ty Simpson with the 13th pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, and did so with the future after Matthew Stafford in mind.
For at least the 2026 season, Stafford will be the starter. Simpson will likely sit on the bench for much of, if not all of, his rookie season.
But what could Simpson actually do in his rookie year? ESPN's Mike Clay projected that Simpson, in his rookie season, would actually get some NFL action, but throw for 21-times fewer passing yards than fellow first-round pick Fernando Mendoza.
Ty Simpson projected to have 21-times fewer yards than Fernando Mendoza
"146 passing yards, one touchdown pass, one interception (5 rushing yards)," Clay projected for Simpson.
Such a projection for Simpson isn't that great at all, but it does feel realistic for what could happen, which likely is a Week 18 start with the Rams resting Stafford for the playoff run.
Q&A
What are Ty Simpson's projected passing yards for his rookie season?
Ty Simpson is projected to throw for 21 times fewer passing yards than Fernando Mendoza in his rookie season.
Who is Fernando Mendoza and how does he compare to Ty Simpson?
Fernando Mendoza is another first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and he is expected to have significantly higher passing yardage than Ty Simpson.
Why will Ty Simpson likely sit on the bench during his rookie season?
Ty Simpson is expected to sit on the bench for much of his rookie season because Matthew Stafford will be the starting quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams.
