Sean McVay Articles - Page 8

When news broke that Aaron Donald was going to retire from the NFL after a decade of borderline unparalleled dominance, it created a massive problem for Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams. Sure, they had multiple quality players on the roster already in Byron Young, Bobby Brown III, and Kobie Turner, and added a […]

For the first time since 2020, Matthew Stafford will go head-to-head against Aaron Rodgers when the Los Angeles Rams take on the New York Jets in Week 16. That’s right, soon, NFC North lifers will get to see two of their stalwarts of a decade past duke it out at MetLife Stadium, recalling a simpler […]

With three games left to play in the 2024 NFL regular season, the Los Angeles Rams possess something they haven’t since Week 1: control of their destiny. That’s right, currently sitting pretty with the best record in their division, a feat they, again, haven’t accomplished this season since every team was perfect at 0-0; if […]

When news broke that ascending cornerback Cobie Durant wasn’t going to play in Week 15 after suffering a lung contusion against the Buffalo Bills in Week 14 in the Los Angeles Rams 44-42 win, fans were eager to see if Emmanuel Forbes, the former Washington Commanders first-round pick Les Snead claimed off of waiver earlier […]

After having to sit through a weekend’s worth of football to see where they ultimately fell in the division following a gritty win over the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday Night Football, the Los Angeles Rams are in first place in the NFC West with just three games left to play. That’s right, after starting […]

Over the past few weeks, one of the more interesting developments to the Los Angeles Rams’ offensive identity has been the emergence of a strong screen game set up by pulling interior offensive linemen. Now granted, the Rams have called screens in the past, as have pretty much every team in the NFL, but after […]

In Week 15, the Los Angeles Rams secured one of the least likely wins of the 2024 NFL season. Neither team scored a touchdown through the air or on the ground, both quarterbacks threw for under 200 yards, and despite his efforts, talents, and pedigree, Erewhon smoothie magnet Cooper Kupp was held catchless, failing to […]

Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams entered Friday with an all-too-familiar situation. The Rams are surging, and Odell Beckham Jr. is available following a release.  This time, the Miami Dolphins “mutually parted ways” with the veteran Super Bowl winner. Beckham played in just 10 total games for the Dolphins. This draws parallels to OBJ’s […]

After carrying the ball 29 times in Week 14 against the Buffalo Bills, the Los Angeles Rams had to call on Kyren Williams again on Thursday Night Football to help close things out down the stretch. Now granted, Williams has been the Rams’ lead back all season long, lapping every other rusher on the team […]

The Los Angeles Rams have morphed into a far different team compared to the one routed by the Philadelphia Eagles. Turns out a powerful Sean McVay speech involving a calendar reference was all it took, per Matthew Stafford. The quarterback reflected on the very talk McVay had that night when addressing reporters after the 12-6 […]

With the Los Angeles Rams’ 12-6 win over the San Francisco 49ers in Week 15, the former is now just a half-game behind the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC West and in a position to secure a playoff spot. After the game, head coach Sean McVay noted how proud he was of his team’s victory, […]

In the National Football League, there are all different sorts of statement wins. Just ask the Los Angeles Rams, because within the last five days, they’ve had two of them. On Sunday, the Rams welcomed the Buffalo Bills to SoFi Stadium and won in what is thus far the highest scoring game of the season. […]

It’s easy to get caught up in the Los Angeles Rams hype. And there’s hope for reinforcements for their big game against the 49ers. But the Rams win over the Bills does not prove they are a legitimate Super Bowl contender. Matthew Stafford hit high gear, throwing for 320 yards and the clinching score with […]

After securing the win of the weekend with a 44-42 stunner over the Buffalo Bills, the Los Angeles Rams don’t have long to sit back and celebrate, as they’ll be mixing it up in a very consequential division game against the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday Night Football. Win, and they take one step forward […]

Allow me to set the stage: it’s 3rd-and-5, with 1:54 left in the fourth quarter at the 19-yard line down up three. Matthew Stafford dropped back for the Los Angeles Rams versus a zero blitz, and a few seconds later, the game was extensively over: Stafford connected with Puka Nacua on a screen pass, and […]

The Los Angeles Rams are still alive in the NFC playoff picture. Los Angeles got a huge win on Sunday, defeating the Bills 44-42 in an epic interconference victory. The Rams won this game on the back of a historic performance from second-year wide receiver Puka Nacua. Rams head coach Sean McVay spoke glowingly about […]

Heading into the 2024 NFL season, it looked like the Los Angeles Rams were going to be able to field a balanced offense split perfectly between the run and the pass. Sure, McVay is still a pass-loving play-caller, and his three best offensive players are Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua, and Cooper Kupp, but Kyren Williams […]

When the Los Angeles Rams successfully secured the rights to former first-round pick Emmanuel Forbes off of waivers from the Washington Commanders, it felt like a risk worth taking. Sure, Forbes hasn’t done much of anything in 2024, being effectively benched under new head coach Dan Quinn, but he was just drafted 16th overall last […]

When the Los Angeles Rams signed Jimmy Garoppolo to a $3.18 million contract during the offseason, it led to more than a few confused reactions around Southern California. Why, fans wondered, did the Rams sign a 33-year-old quarterback to back up their 36-year-old quarterback when there were more interesting under-30 players who could theoretically learn […]

When news broke that the Los Angeles Rams had successfully claimed Emmanuel Forbes off of waivers from the Washington Commanders, it raised eyebrows around Southern California. Sure, the Rams’ secondary has been alright in 2024, with free agent Darious Williams working out well and Tre’Davious White already traded to the Baltimore Ravens – where he […]

Usually when a headset breaks it leads to frustration, cursing and a mind-numbing afternoon stuck in the returns line at Best Buy. But in the case of Jared Goff, it led to a complete career resurgence with the Lions. Dianna Russini and Michael Silver both had illuminating recent pieces in The Athletic about Jared Goff’s […]

The Los Angeles Rams were able to take down the New Orleans Saints in Week 13, and Cooper Kupp made history, setting the NFL record for most receptions in his first 100 games, surpassing Keenan Allen. Kupp wasn’t recognized for the record after the game, and head coach Sean McVay noted that he was disappointed […]

In Week 12 of the 2024 NFL season, the Los Angeles Rams had everything to gain but quite a bit to lose in their Sunday Night Football showdown against the Philadelphia Eagles. Sitting in puncher’s range of the top spot in the NFC West, just one game behind the Arizona Cardinals with six games left […]

When the Chicago Bears broke the news that Thomas Brown was going to replace Matt Eberflus as the team’s new head coach, no one was happier about the decision than Sean McVay. Signing the Atlanta Flacons/Cleveland Browns running back to his first NFL coaching job all the way back in 2020, when he was brought […]

As the Los Angeles Rams have ridden the ups, downs, and everything in between of this weird, weird 2024 NFL season, one player who has been absent from the journey, at least on the field, has been Tyler Higbee, the star tight end who tore his ACL and MCL against the Lions in the playoffs […]

When news broke that Demarcus Robinson was arrested by California Highway Police for hitting speeds over 100 miles per hour while allegedly intoxicated, it justifiably made fans question his future with the Los Angeles Rams. Would Robinson, a former Super Bowl Champion who has been LA’s WR3 for much of the season, be suspended by […]

There’s no other way to put it—the Los Angeles Rams were outright embarrassed by the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday Night Football in Week 12. Needing a win to get a leg up in the tightly contested NFC West, the Rams failed, losing to the Eagles 37-20 in primetime. It was yet another example of a […]

If the Los Angeles Rams secured the win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday Night Football, it would have been the ultimate coming out party to the NFL world. Facing off against the NFL’s top rushing offense, top overall defense, and a passing game ripping up 40-plus yard bombs seemingly on the weekly, beating Nick […]

While Sean McVay pondered about his team’s failures against Saquon Barkley, Los Angeles Rams receiver Demarcus Robinson had problems of his own. And McVay broke his silence on the arrest of Robinson after Sunday night’s 37-20 loss to the Eagles. McVay said he wanted to make sure he had all the facts before digging too […]

Heading into Week 12, the Los Angeles Rams knew the assignment: slow down Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley. Yes, the Eagles have the best defense in the NFL, yes, Jalen Hurts can air it out, and yes, the Philadelphia was without their WR2, DeVonta Smith, but come on, Nick Sirianni’s team lives and dies […]

The Los Angeles Rams were not able to take care of business at home against the Philadelphia Eagles, taking a 37-20 loss and dropping to 5-6 on the season. The Rams came into the game hot, but the Eagles are one of the hottest teams in the league, led by running back Saquon Barkley. At […]

Kyren Williams has been a crucial piece of the Los Angeles Rams’ offense over the past two seasons, solidifying his role as the team’s workhorse running back. However, Williams has shown a recurring issue despite his production: fumbling at critical moments. This issue resurfaced in the Rams’ 37-20 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday […]

As the Philadelphia Eagles prepare for a showdown for the ages in Los Angeles, taking it to the Los Angeles Rams on their home SoFi Stadium turf, one of the matchups fans around the NFL are looking forward to most is the battle between Sean McVay’s offense and Vic Fangio’s defense. Two of the historically […]

Jimmy Garoppolo has yet to see action this season, but he’s doing what he can to help the Los Angeles Rams out. In fact, it looks like the veteran QB is playing a part in the development of the team’s defense. This was discussed in detail by head coach Sean McVay, who opened up about […]

After watching Rob Havenstein hold things down on the right side of the offensive line for much of the season, the Los Angeles Rams were forced to call on Warren McClendon Jr. as their starting right tackle for the first time since Week 2. The results? Well, they were pretty good, much better than his […]

When it comes to the Los Angeles Rams, one thing is for certain: they play in the NFC West. Sure, their record, personnel, and even coaches can change from year to year, as is the case with all NFL teams, really. But ever since the 1967 season, the Rams have been playing in the NFC […]

In Week 12, the Los Angeles Rams have to take on one of the most unstoppable plays in all of football: the Tush Push. That’s right, not only do the Philadelphia Eagles have the best rushing attack in the NFL, the second-best passing defense, and elite performers across their entire roster, but they also have […]

While Jared Verse may earn most of the headlines when it comes to the Los Angeles Rams’ rookie class – and rightfully so, he’s very good – the first-round pick out of Florida State isn’t the only player who is putting in work during his first NFL campaign. Need proof? Well, look no further than […]

Though their momentum was halted just a bit by a Week 10 loss on Monday Night Football to the Miami Dolphins, 23-15, the Los Angeles Rams bounced back in a major way in Week 11 when they took care of business against the New England Patriots 28-22. LA was back in the wins collum, tied […]