McVay Takes Blame for Rams' Travel Woes After Bounce-Back Win
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The short version
- Rams beat the Giants 28-6 on Monday night to improve to 1-1.
- Los Angeles lost its opener to the 49ers in Australia after a brief travel itinerary chosen by McVay.
- McVay blamed his own travel planning in a colorful postgame press conference remark.
- Stafford threw four touchdown passes and over 300 yards; Williams and Corum combined for 164 rushing yards.
- The Rams face the Denver Broncos on Sunday night.
Los Angeles rebounded from its season-opening loss in Australia with a 28-6 Monday night victory over the New York Giants at SoFi Stadium.
The Los Angeles Rams evened their record at 1-1 with a 28-6 win over the New York Giants on Monday night at SoFi Stadium. The victory came one week after a season-opening loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Australia.
Much of the discussion around the opener centered on travel logistics. The 49ers arrived early and won, while the Rams made a short trip and flew home immediately after the game. According to the report, the Rams sent staff members on multiple scouting trips to evaluate options, but McVay made the final call on the brief itinerary.
Asked about the difference in his team's energy and execution between the two weeks, McVay answered bluntly. "Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn," he said. "And sometimes you have a dumbass coach that makes travel plans that put you in a bad spot." He then slapped the podium and ended the press conference.
Playing without Puka Nacua, the Rams got a big performance from Davante Adams. Matthew Stafford threw for four touchdowns and more than 300 yards, while Kyren Williams and Blake Corum combined for 164 rushing yards at nearly seven yards per carry. Aaron Donald also returned to the lineup.
Los Angeles is scheduled to host its next game Sunday night against the Denver Broncos.
Written by the Matchday Live desk from reporting by Yahoo Sports.
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