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Rams Reacts: Fans blame Sean McVay for special teams problems

The Los Angeles Rams have had problems on their specials teams for years, and fans are blaming Sean McVay as the reason. Nearly 57% of fans surveyed are putting the heat on McVay for the special teams woes. According to…

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 10:30 PM
Rams Reacts: Fans blame Sean McVay for special teams problems
Key Things to Know
  • Nearly 57% of surveyed fans blame Sean McVay for the Rams' recurring special teams issues.
  • McVay received more survey blame than coordinator Bubba Ventrone or kicker Harrison Mevis.
  • Special teams errors contributed to a recent Monday Night Football loss to the Buffalo Bills.
The Story in 60 Seconds

According to a survey reported by Danny Stone, nearly 57% of responding fans place the blame on head coach Sean McVay for the Los Angeles Rams' recurring special teams struggles. The survey indicates that McVay received more criticism than coordinator Bubba Ventrone and kicker Harrison Mevis following recent miscues during a Monday Night Football loss against the Buffalo Bills.

The defeat featured a poor opening kickoff, a missed kick by Mevis, and a blocked kick that sealed the game for Buffalo. Stone notes that overall fan confidence dropped to 33% after the loss, leaving the Rams with a 2-3 record heading into their upcoming matchup against the Arizona Cardinals.

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