Rams held scoreless in first half for only 3rd time in Sean McVay era
The Los Angeles Rams did not have a good first half against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 17.
Not only were the Rams down 21-0 at halftime, but Los Angeles was held scoreless in the first half for only the second time since Sean McVay took over as head coach in 2017, according to the Associated Press.
The other two times? The infamous 13-3 loss to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LIII in 2019 and a 2024 win over the New Orleans Saints in Week 13. However, Los Angeles only trailed by three against New England and by six against New Orleans.
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The 21-point deficit is the largest in a first half since former head coach Jeff Fisher’s last game on December 16, 2016.
The first half was plagued by errors on both sides of the ball for LA. Matthew Stafford threw two costly interceptions (one of which was returned for a touchdown) and the defense gave up a 93-yard rushing touchdown to Falcons running back Bijan Robinson.
Los Angeles clinched a playoff spot a few weeks ago and they can’t win the NFC West, but the Rams can still decide their seed if they’re able to come back and win.
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: The Rams went scoreless in the first half for just the third time in the Sean McVay era.
