The Los Angeles Rams have faced a great deal of adversity this season, more so on Sunday night than ever before in 2019. They faced the Bears without two starting wide receivers, two starting offensive linemen and had three tight ends who were banged up throughout the week of practice.
Yet, despite missing several key players, the Rams pulled out a 17-7 win at home to improve to 6-4 on the year. Sean McVay couldn’t have been more pleased with the way his team responded to the challenges they faced, specifically losing Robert Woods to a personal issue just hours before the game.
After the victory, McVay gave a great speech in the locker room, specifically pointing to the job the offensive line and defense did in the game. He had rookie Bobby Evans break down the team, and afterwards, special teams coach John Fassel announced to the locker room that McVay would be getting a game ball.
“We just decided as a coaching staff and as players that when you talk about adversity, we’ve got a leader who always carries through the highs and the lows. And he does a lot of stuff behind the scenes, and when it’s time to work, he keeps us focused on the mission. The game ball is for you, man,” Fassel said to McVay.
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Next up, the Rams will face the Ravens on Monday night in Week 12. The team rallied around Evans, David Edwards and the new-look offensive line, and they hope to keep it going against a good defensive front.
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