Watch: Sean McVay gives victory speech, hands out 2 game balls
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Watch: Sean McVay gives victory speech, hands out 2 game balls
Cameron DaSilva, Rams Wire·Rams Wire
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TheLos Angeles Ramsstill have a lot of things to clean up after theirwin over the Chargers on Sunday, but Sean McVay will take any victory his team can get right now. He harped on the need to clean up penalties and the kickoff operation, while also acknowledging the offense wasn't good enough in the first half.
But as the game went on, the offense found a rhythm with the run and the defense continued to shut down the Chargers offense. In the locker room afterwards, McVay gave one of his patented victory speeches, praising the way his team stayed the course and didn't wilt after falling behind 9-3.
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"Hey, that is a (expletive) great job finding a way," he said. "I cannot say enough about the way our defense started out that game. … That's the way to just stay the (expletive) course. It's exactly what we wanted."
McVay then handed out two game balls, both to defensive backs. He singled out Quentin Lake for his early interception, and then gave Trent McDuffie one for his second-half pick that really gave the Rams momentum.
The Rams head across the country to Maryland next week for a matchup with theCommanders, in search of their third straight victory to push above .500 for the first time this year.
Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) takes the field before the game at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) takes the field before the game at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; The Los Angeles Rams take the field before the game at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; An overall view of SoFi Stadium before the game between the against the Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; An overall view of SoFi Stadium before the game between the against the Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams punter Ethan Evans (42) punts the ball in the first half against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams safety Quentin Lake (37) makes an interception in the first half against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams safety Quentin Lake (37) makes an interception in the first half against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) drops back to pass against the Los Angeles Chargers in the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams safety Quentin Lake (37) reacts after making an interception in the first half against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) makes a catch against the Los Angeles Chargers in the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams kicker Brandon McManus (19) kicks a field goal against the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell (8) reacts against the Los Angeles Chargers in the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams (23) reacts after scoring a touchdown in the first half against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams (23) reacts with wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) after scoring a touchdown in the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws the ball past Los Angeles Rams safety Kam Curl (3) in the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws the football against the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum (24) rushes the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) drops back to pass against the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum (24) rushes the ball past the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum (24) rushes the ball past the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum (24) rushes the ball past the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) rushes the ball after making an interception against the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) reacts after making a touchdown catch in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) scores a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams linebacker Wesley Bailey (47) sacks Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) reacts after making an interception in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) reacts after an interception against the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) takes the field before the game at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) takes the field before the game at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
(Kirby Lee, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) takes the field before the game at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
(Kirby Lee, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; The Los Angeles Rams take the field before the game at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
(Kirby Lee, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; An overall view of SoFi Stadium before the game between the against the Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
(Kirby Lee, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; An overall view of SoFi Stadium before the game between the against the Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
(Kirby Lee, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams punter Ethan Evans (42) punts the ball in the first half against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
(Jayne Kamin-Oncea, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams safety Quentin Lake (37) makes an interception in the first half against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
(Kirby Lee, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams safety Quentin Lake (37) makes an interception in the first half against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
(Kirby Lee, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) drops back to pass against the Los Angeles Chargers in the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
(Jayne Kamin-Oncea, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams safety Quentin Lake (37) reacts after making an interception in the first half against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
(Kirby Lee, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) makes a catch against the Los Angeles Chargers in the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
(Jayne Kamin-Oncea, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams kicker Brandon McManus (19) kicks a field goal against the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
(Jayne Kamin-Oncea, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell (8) reacts against the Los Angeles Chargers in the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
(Kirby Lee, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams (23) reacts after scoring a touchdown in the first half against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
(Kirby Lee, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams (23) reacts with wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) after scoring a touchdown in the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
(Jayne Kamin-Oncea, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws the ball past Los Angeles Rams safety Kam Curl (3) in the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
(Kirby Lee, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws the football against the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
(Kirby Lee, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum (24) rushes the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
(Kirby Lee, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) drops back to pass against the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
(Jayne Kamin-Oncea, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum (24) rushes the ball past the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
(Jayne Kamin-Oncea, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum (24) rushes the ball past the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
(Jayne Kamin-Oncea, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum (24) rushes the ball past the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
(Jayne Kamin-Oncea, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) rushes the ball after making an interception against the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
(Kirby Lee, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) reacts after making a touchdown catch in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) scores a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
(Jayne Kamin-Oncea, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams linebacker Wesley Bailey (47) sacks Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) reacts after making an interception in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) reacts after an interception against the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images