The Los Angeles Rams entered Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers with a 9-3 record and the top seed in the NFC.
It started off well as Matthew Stafford connected with Davante Adams for an early touchdown. That score also put Stafford past Tom Brady for most touchdown passes without throwing an interception (28).
However, Stafford threw two interceptions after that, both of them in the first quarter, and things began to unravel.
The Rams had a 21-17 lead at halftime, but the Panthers outscored them 14-7 in the second half, and in the end, the Panthers came out on top, 31-28.
Stafford had a pair of interceptions (one being a pick-six) and a fumble, and it was a frustrating loss for Los Angeles.
Sean McVay Reacts to Ugly Loss
After the game, head coach Sean McVay had an honest reaction to the tough loss.
But, instead of sitting back and being upset, the Rams coach is ready to see how this team responds.
“We’re going to stay tighter than we’ve been,” McVay said, via Cameron DaSilva of Rams Wire. “This is a disappointing day, but we’re not going to stay in this moment for long. We’ll look at it, we’ll figure out how do we respond? How do we move forward the right way? And that’s exactly what we’re tasked to do, and that’s exactly what we will do.”
McVay expressed disappointment, but he also focused on moving forward and figuring out how to respond.
It marked the first loss for LA since October 2, but the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers are right behind them in the NFC West standings.
In turn, the Rams also lost the top seed in the NFC to the 9-3 Chicago Bears, so it was a tough day all around for McVay’s team.
The Rams Coach is ‘Excited’ Despite the Loss
Even though it was a tough loss, McVay admitted he was “excited” to see how his team responds, per DaSilva.
“Love this football team,” he said. “I’m really excited about how we respond. There’s never a good story without a little bit of adversity. We’re all in this together. We’re going to be tighter than we’ve ever been, and it’s going to be a great opportunity for us to be able to respond. That’s what this group has shown they’re capable of.”
The Rams lost in Week 3 and Week 5, but since the loss to the 49ers in October, they had won six in a row before this one against the Panthers.
The three turnovers proved to be a huge difference maker, and it was the first time Stafford had thrown an interception since the loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Rams have been a pleasant surprise so far in the 2025 NFL season, and if they continue to win games, they should be a team to watch in the NFC when the postseason comes around.
LA next faces off against the Arizona Cardinals on the road next Sunday before a tough stretch against the Detroit Lions and Seattle Seahawks.
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