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McVay credits defense, Sirianni takes blame for fourth-down call

Sean McVay praised the Rams’ defensive stops after a 24–20 comeback win. Nick Sirianni accepted responsibility for the failed fourth-and-goal attempt that preceded Los Angeles’ 98-yard touchdown drive.

By The Sporting Page Editorial StaffTSP Original
Rams defenders in white and blue uniforms during the October 4 game in Philadelphia
Rams defenders during the October 4 game against the Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. · Credit: Brevin Townsell / Los Angeles Rams

“I can’t say enough about our defense, keeping us in that football game, getting stop after stop,” Sean McVay said after the Rams’ 24–20 comeback win over the Eagles on Sunday.

Los Angeles trailed 20–10 when Philadelphia went for fourth-and-goal from the Rams’ 2-yard line with 7:31 remaining. Jalen Hurts’ incomplete pass gave the Rams possession, and they drove 98 yards for Kyren Williams’ one-yard touchdown run with 3:59 remaining.

McVay also credited his blockers for handling Philadelphia’s pass rush as the offense recovered in the fourth quarter. “I thought our offensive line was outstanding.”

Nick Sirianni said he went for the touchdown to make it a three-possession game. A field goal would have extended the lead to 13 points; failing on fourth down left the Rams backed up at their own 2.

“You go for it and you don’t get it, that’s on the head coach. We didn’t get it, so that’s on me,” Sirianni said.

Williams’ 7-yard touchdown run with 1:10 left put Los Angeles ahead. Philadelphia finished 0-for-12 on third down.

Read the final recap, score and preserved game updates.

Correction, October 4 at 5:08 p.m. Mountain Time: The touchdown ending the Rams’ 98-yard drive was Kyren Williams’ one-yard run with 3:59 remaining. An earlier version described it as a 25-yard touchdown catch.

Sources and notes

  1. Sean McVay: complete available official written postgame Q&A, October 4, 2026, reviewed at 4:04 p.m. Mountain Time: https://eagles.1rmg.com/transcripts/rams-head-coach-sean-mcvay-post-game-transcript-3/
  2. Nick Sirianni: complete available official written postgame Q&A, October 4, 2026, reviewed at 4:04 p.m. Mountain Time: https://eagles.1rmg.com/transcripts/eagles-head-coach-nick-sirianni-post-game-transcript-25/
  3. Game facts checked against the final ESPN game record at 5:05 p.m. Mountain Time; the scoring sequence and passing statistics were rechecked at 5:16 p.m. Mountain Time: https://www.espn.com/nfl/game/_/gameId/401872970/rams-eagles
  4. Correction added at 5:08 p.m. Mountain Time: Kyren Williams ended the 98-yard drive with a one-yard touchdown run with 3:59 remaining. The earlier description of a 25-yard touchdown catch was incorrect.
  5. The reporting uses the official written transcripts. It does not claim review of an unedited audio or video recording.