Sean McVay: Field goal unit "cost us the game tonight"
The Rams fell to 2-3 on Monday night, due in part to a couple of missed field goals from kicker Harrison Mevis — including a blocked field goal in overtime that, if good, would have won the game.
The Los Angeles Rams faced defeat in overtime on Monday night, with their overall record now 2-3. The deficit can be attributed, at least in part, to missed field goals by kicker Harrison Mevis. A blocked field goal in overtime, had it been successful, would have secured the victory for the Rams. Following the 38-35 loss, coach Sean McVay directly blamed the field-goal unit, stating "It cost us the game tonight." He further added, "I'm gonna evaluate everything."
McVay's words echo sentiments echoed after last year's overtime classic in Seattle, where special-teams coordinator Chase Blackburn was fired. This time around, the pressure is mounting on the field-goal unit. With the next game scheduled for Sunday against the Cardinals, followed by a game against the Raiders and a home game against the Chargers, the Rams have three more opportunities to turn their fortunes around.
All these games are winnable, potentially propelling the Rams to a 5-3 record. However, currently sitting at 2-3 (and 1-3 in prime time), the Rams are light years away from the expectations many had after Week 5.
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