Expressing Gratitude for Sean McVay’s Coaching Brilliance in Rams’ Thanksgiving Triumph
During the Thanksgiving weekend, Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay showcased sheer offensive dominance in a decisive 37-14 victory over the Arizona Cardinals, prompting Rams fans to feel a sense of gratitude for their coach’s strategic prowess. This win bolstered McVay’s remarkable record to 13-2 against the NFC West rival since assuming leadership in 2017.
Sean McVay coached Rams teams have laid some ass kickings on the Cardinals before, but this is one of the worst.
— Bo Brack (@BoBrack) November 26, 2023
Drawing parallels to last Christmas, where the Rams delivered a significant win against the Broncos, McVay orchestrated a similar triumph over an Arizona team that displayed minimal effort on the field. While acknowledging past criticisms of McVay’s play calling and game planning, particularly during a challenging period, the recent victory against the Cardinals emerged as a turning point, marking McVay’s coaching masterpiece.
Despite earlier discontent among Rams faithful, rightfully frustrated with certain aspects of McVay’s coaching, the notion of him being on the hot seat or facing termination seems ludicrous. A comparison to his counterpart on the other LA team, Brandon Staley, emphasizes the difference in resources and talent available to the coaches.
The Rams (5-6) have matched last season's win total with 6 games still to play. And 4 of those games look fairly winnable.
I continue to be impressed by this defense's resilience and ability to overcome the talent gap. The Cardinals had 292 yards, & 141 came in garbage time.
— Greg Beacham (@gregbeacham) November 27, 2023
The criticisms directed at McVay were justified in the past, but the manner in which he orchestrated the game in Week 12 against the Cardinals received unanimous approval. It was a display of McVay’s coaching acumen, potentially propelling the Rams toward an unexpected playoff berth.
Acknowledging the Cardinals’ current struggle with a 2-10 record, the author emphasizes that consistently defeating weaker teams does not automatically qualify a team as a Super Bowl contender. However, the resounding victory over the Cardinals was precisely what the Rams needed to do to control their destiny and revive their playoff aspirations.
Kyren Williams Today.
16 Rushes 🔥
143 Rushing Yards🔥
6 Rec🔥
61 Receiving Yards🔥
2 Rec TDS 🔥
204 Scrimmage Yards🔥 pic.twitter.com/hhPMM8dZLr— Deaconator (@Deaconator44) November 27, 2023
Examining the game statistics, McVay’s offensive dominance is evident in the well-balanced approach, with 33 pass attempts for 229 yards and 33 rushes for 228 yards. McVay strategically positioned quarterback Matthew Stafford for success, complementing the passing game with a formidable running attack, highlighted by Kyren Williams’ impressive 204 total scrimmage yards in his return from injury.
Despite a challenging season labeled as a “remodeling” year, the Rams find themselves just a game away from playoff contention, a testament to McVay’s coaching philosophy that instills resilience and determination in his teams.
#Rams are 5-6 with 6 games left. Here’s how Sean McVay’s teams have fared in the final 6 game stretch:
2017: 4-2
2018: 4-2
2019: 3-3
2020: 3-3
2021: 5-1
2022: 2-4
2023: ???— JAKE ELLENBOGEN (@JKBOGEN) November 27, 2023
Looking ahead to the final six games, which include favorable matchups against the Browns, Giants, Saints, and Commanders, the Rams have an opportunity to secure a playoff spot with a 9-8 record. While McVay is not flawless, the recent triumph over a divisional foe solidifies his position as the ideal coach to lead the Rams into a promising new era, offering fans a reason to be thankful this holiday season.
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