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Lindsey ThiryESPN
SANTA CLARA, California – Coach Sean McVay stood on the podium in Levi’s Stadium, clearly frustrated after the game Los Angeles Rams dropped for the fifth time in a row San Francisco 49ers, plunged into a two-match losing streak.
“I choose to believe that these past few weeks have not been who we are,” McVay said. “I don’t believe it, even though you’re only as good as your last game.”
During the offseason, the Rams traded for midfielders Matthew Stafford in an undeniable attempt to make a Super Bowl LVI. More recently over the past two weeks, they’ve doubled down on building a title contender as they completed a blockbuster deal for All-Pro outside of the linebacker Von Miller, then signed a contract to record three times Pro Bowl Odell Beckham Jr.
However, after a 31-10 lose Coming to the 49ers on Monday Night Football, the Rams find themselves on their first two-game losing streak of the season and appear to be more of a team in decline than one preparing for a deep playoff.
“It was a humbling night for us as a team,” McVay said. “And a great opportunity for us to take a deep breath, walk, look at the things that need fixing.”
For the second game in a row, Stafford intercepted repeatedly in the first half. The 49ers converted both points successfully to an early 14-0 lead which they didn’t give up as the Rams failed to keep pace.
It’s not just offense that falters.
The Rams’ defense could not leave the field as the 49ers took an 8-14 lead in third and lost possession of the ball, 39:03 to 20:57.
With the goal, the Rams fell to 7-3 and blew a chance to gain traction in NFC West to the lead. The Arizona Cardinals, who a day earlier suffered his second loss of the season and fell 8-2.
They will now bid farewell to Week 11 with what they can only hope is enough time to deal with the problems that have recently plagued them in terms of attack, defense and specials.
“We’re going to take a moment to think about it, think about the first 10 games of the year and some of the good things, some of the bad things, how can I get better to help lead? lead this team,” said Stafford, who finished 26 years old. of 41 passes for 243 yards and a touchdown with two interceptions. “Definitely want to go a little further mentally and just try to get back to a state of recharged and ready to go.”
Waiting on the other side of the opening day will Aaron Rodgers and Green Bay Packers (8-2), whom the Rams faced at Lambeau Field.
“We’ll look inward, we’ll figure this out,” McVay said. “And we’ll be back with the weird swings. I promise you the last seven games of the regular season.”
Miller and Beckham both made their Rams debuts in the loss.
“Definitely not happy to lose, but I was happy tonight,” said Miller, who was acquired before the trading deadline earlier this month but was inactive last week as he continues to recover from an ankle sprain. . “If you lose, you don’t have to do whatever you want, but I’m happy to be here, very excited to rush to the end [Aaron Donald]. I’m excited to see what we can do in the future. “
Beckham, who had agreed to the terms of a free agent’s contract just four days earlier, had played 15 times, including four after half-time.
He caught two passes in 18 yards and was targeted on the third throw, but Stafford’s pass instead fell into the hands of safety Jimmie Ward because of an obvious miscommunication route between Beckham and Stafford.
“It wasn’t our night,” said Beckham, who is expected to take up a key role after the goodbyes. Robert Woods torn his left ACL in practice last week, which will put him out for the season. “There’s no way around it. It wasn’t our night in all three phases of the game.”
