What happened: Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay addressed the gap between a Week 1 blowout loss and a Week 2 blowout win. He put the Week 1 performance on coaching and directed the criticism at himself. The remarks closed his Monday availability after the home victory.

Why it matters: The split leaves Los Angeles even through two weeks of the 2026 regular season. A rebound win steadies early positioning after an opening-week loss. McVay's accountability sets the standard as the staff carries Week 2 corrections forward.

What to watch: Los Angeles moves into Week 3 preparation with Week 1 errors still under review.