The Los Angeles Rams looked like they could pull off a stunning victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in the divisional round, but they fell just short on their final drive of the game.
Head coach Sean McVay was confident his team would come away victorious. Speaking to reporters after the game, he admitted he was in disbelief after the team turned the ball over with 26 seconds remaining, having missed an opportunity to take a 29-28 lead.
“Football can bring you the highest of highs and the lowest of lows,” Sean McVay said.
“I didn’t think it would happen any other way than if we won this game 29-28. I’m here pretty shocked,” he added.
The Rams got the ball back with 2:23 on the clock, trailing by six. The offense moved the ball down the field and got into the red zone before things fell apart. A crucial sack by Jalen Carter on third-and-2 forced a fourth-and-long, and Matthew Stafford couldn’t connect with Puka Nacua on a pass near the sideline. The momentum was on Los Angeles’ side, but they just couldn’t find the last big play to complete their comeback.
In McVay’s eyes, his team was on track to get there, and he was stunned that they failed to get the job done and secure their spot in the NFC Championship. It was a valiant effort from the Rams, who battled through snowy conditions on the hostile Lincoln Financial Field, but despite their efforts, they fell just short.
