What happened: McVay ended his postgame press conference with a one-line assessment of the turnaround. He said Los Angeles looked better, adding that sometimes you win and sometimes you learn.

Why it matters: The self-criticism frames the home win as a correction rather than continuity. It puts early-season execution on the coaching staff heading into the next regular-season week.

What to watch: Los Angeles moves on to preparation for its next regular-season opponent.