{
  "id": 14118437,
  "title": "Sean McVay: Field goal unit \"cost us the game tonight\"",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/sean-mcvay-field-goal-unit-cost-us-the-game-tonight",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T04:25:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/sean-mcvay-field-goal-unit-042516382.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\"\n\nMcVay'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.",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Sean McVay’s horrible kicking decision cost Rams a win vs. Bills",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/sean-mcvays-horrible-kicking-decision-cost-rams-a-win-vs-bills",
        "published": "2026-10-13T04:18:38.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}