Ty Simpson finds Dean Connors for 9-yard preseason touchdown

Simpson reached two TD passes on a 21-of-25 day

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 151 min read

Ty Simpson throws a dart to Dean Connors for the touchdown. LARvsKC on @NFLnetwork Stream on @NFLPlus https://t.co/8hOW Via @NFL on X

What happened: The scoring play came during Saturday's NFL preseason matchup. Connors finished the 9-yard connection in the end zone.

Why it matters: Simpson, the 13th overall pick in April, delivered an efficient early benchmark as he adjusts to the NFL. Connors' involvement as a receiver adds another dimension to his preseason evaluation.

By the numbers: Simpson completed 21 of 25 passes, an 84% rate, for 190 yards and two touchdowns.

What to watch: Simpson's remaining preseason snaps will test whether that efficiency holds over a larger sample.

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