Sean McVay criticized for decisions in Rams' overtime loss to Bills

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Last updated Oct 13, 2026

Sean McVay criticized for decisions in Rams' overtime loss to Bills
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Sean McVay faced criticism for his coaching decisions during the Los Angeles Rams' overtime loss to the Buffalo Bills. The game reached overtime after Matt Stafford led the Rams on a final drive for a touchdown. In overtime, after recovering a fumble, the Rams struggled to gain momentum, culminating in a blocked field goal attempt. Bill Simmons publicly called out McVay's decision to rely on a struggling kicker and conservative play-calling. McVay expressed his anger about the loss, reflecting on his choices during the game.

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  • •Rams forced overtime after Stafford's touchdown drive
  • •They recovered a fumble but failed on a key field goal attempt
  • •McVay's play-calling, including a run on third down, drew backlash
  • •Bill Simmons criticized McVay's trust in the special teams unit
  • •McVay admitted to being angrier than usual after the loss
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  • 5:53 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Rolled over’ – Bill Simmons calls out Sean McVay’s crucial OT decisions in LA Rams loss
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Sean McVay is coming under fire for his play-calling in the Los Angeles Rams’ overtime loss, and Bill Simmons is leading the charge. The Los Angeles Rams were in position to claim a statement victory over the Buffalo Bills in overtime.

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