Sean McVay reflects on Rams' travel missteps after loss to 49ers

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Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Sean McVay reflects on Rams' travel missteps after loss to 49ers
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Following the Rams' season-opening loss to the 49ers in Melbourne, Sean McVay admitted that the team's travel strategy may have hindered their performance. The Rams arrived in Australia just 28 hours before the game, resulting in a lackluster showing where they were outperformed by the 49ers, losing 27-7. In a later press conference, McVay humorously criticized his own decision-making regarding the travel plans, calling himself a 'dumbass coach.' He acknowledged that while travel was not the sole reason for the defeat, it certainly didn't help. The Rams will seek to regroup as they prepare for their next matchup against the Giants.

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  • Rams lost to 49ers 27-7 in the season opener in Melbourne.
  • Sean McVay criticized his travel plans after the game.
  • Rams arrived in Australia 28 hours before kickoff.
  • McVay's comments were made after a win over the Giants.
  • The Rams aim to regroup for their upcoming games.
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  • 4:50 AMYahoo SportsSean McVay says he put Rams 'in bad spot' in Australia with funny admission
  • 3:42 AMYahoo SportsSean McVay admits his Australia travel plans backfired with priceless quote
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The Rams coach punctuated his comments following Monday night's win over the Giants with a funny admission about his team's Week 1 faceplant in Australia.

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Sean McVay has finally admitted the Rams' approach to the Australia game was the wrong one, calling himself a "dumbass" after Monday's win.

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