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Sean McVay admits travel mistake, takes blame for Week 1 approach

Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay has publicly acknowledged a logistical error regarding his team's itinerary, accepting responsibility for how the group handled its preparation and journey ahead of their opening match in Week 1. According to reporting from Rohan Chakravarthi published on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, the discussion surrounds the opening-week strategy implemented by the leadership.

The context surrounding the situation includes a prior encounter held at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, where McVay met with San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan following a game on November 9, 2025, which ended in a 42-26 victory for the Rams.