Sean McVay leads Rams through psychological challenges in season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 10:22 AM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay is navigating the psychological demands of the NFL as his team sits at 2-3. Despite feeling they could have a better record, McVay emphasizes the importance of mental toughness and resilience. The Rams approach games as exercises in psychological warfare, fostering a mindset to overcome near misses. Quarterback Matthew Stafford and All-Pro receiver Puka Nacua illustrate this ethos, focusing on composure and the value of pain in performance. The Rams face former assistant Mike LaFleur this week, adding extra pressure on McVay to outsmart a familiar opponent.
- •Rams are currently 2-3 in the NFL.
- •McVay stresses mental toughness and resilience.
- •Matthew Stafford values composure under pressure.
- •Puka Nacua views pain as a learning tool.
- •Upcoming game against Mike LaFleur's team.
- 10:22 AMYahoo Sports — Inside the Rams dark psychology of survival
"Sean McVay has a confession. Matthew Stafford has a tell. And the Los Angeles Rams are playing a dangerous game of psychological warfare where the only currency is pain.
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