Stephen A. Smith criticizes Rams' early-season decisions and performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 1:15 PM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams currently sit third in the NFC West with a 2-3 record after five games in the 2026/27 NFL season. Recently, they suffered an overtime loss to the Buffalo Bills. ESPN's Stephen A. Smith discussed the team's struggles, particularly highlighting coach Sean McVay's decisions, including arriving in Australia just 28 hours before their season opener. Smith criticized special teams errors as continuous issues affecting the team. Looking ahead, the Rams are set to face the Arizona Cardinals, who hold a 1-4 record.
- •Rams are third in the NFC West at 2-3 after five games.
- •Lost to the Buffalo Bills in overtime most recently.
- •Stephen A. Smith criticized coach Sean McVay's early-season decisions.
- •Traveling to Australia before the season opener has drawn scrutiny.
- •Next game is against the 1-4 Arizona Cardinals.
- 1:15 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Incredibly disappointing’ – Stephen A. Smith shares what he thinks has cost the Los Angeles Rams
"The Los Angeles Rams have had an underwhelming start to the 2026/27 season, sitting third in the NFC West after five games. The Rams ended 2025/26 with a regular season record of 12-5, but they have already fallen to defeat on three occasions this season (2-3).
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