The Los Angeles Rams suffered a brutal 27-7 loss to the 49ers in their Australian debut last week, and Head Coach Sean McVay is already hoping to erase the entire experience. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, McVay didn’t mince words about the trip, stating, “We’re not playing in Australia ever again, I hope.” He even joked about needing “the Men in Black thing” to forget what happened.
The Brutal Burden of the Outback Trip
Look, it wasn’t the atmosphere that was the problem, McVay clarified that. He said the crowd was great. The real issue was the sheer burden it put on the team. Imagine flying halfway across the world, adjusting to that time difference, and then having to perform at an elite level. Their strategy of showing up just the day before the game? Yeah, that ended up being a serious miscalculation. You gotta wonder what that kind of travel and quick turnaround does to a player’s body and mind, especially for a Week 1 matchup. Getting absolutely shellacked 27-7 by a divisional rival is not how you want to kick off your season after all that.
Eyes Forward: A Crucial Monday Night Ahead
Despite the rough start and the clear desire to forget Australia entirely, McVay knows they have 16 more games to play. He’s pushing the team to move past the international disappointment and focus squarely on what’s next. He expressed confidence in their preparation, saying he likes how the team feels, their “eyes moving forward, chest out, chin up.” The coach is clearly demanding a sharp focus and concentration from his guys, with “great energy and an edge” in practice. They need it, because their next challenge is a visit from the Giants on Monday night, and McVay acknowledged they looked like a “really damn good football team” in Week 1. This week is a huge test to see if they can shake off the travel and the lopsided loss and get their season on track.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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