Sean McVay: Issues with kicking game have gone on for too long, it can't continue like this

The Los Angeles Rams are facing ongoing issues with their kicking operation, which head coach Sean McVay addressed following a recent victory over the New Orleans Saints. Kicker Joshua Karty missed a 39-yard field goal and an extra point during the game, prompting McVay to acknowledge the need for improvements. The Rams have experienced problems with protection, timing, and consistency in their kicking game throughout the season.

McVay emphasized that the issues are not solely Karty's fault, noting that the problems involve the entire kicking unit, including protection and coordination. Despite being 6-2, McVay suggested that the team's kicking struggles could have cost them a perfect record and warned that continued failures in this area could hinder their championship aspirations.

Special teams coordinator Chase Blackburn and assistant special teams coordinator Ben Kotwica are responsible for addressing these challenges. Karty, in his second season, has made 10 of 15 field goals and 23 of 26 extra points in 2025