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Sean McVay Meter: Fans’ confidence in coach after Week 1

Following a dominant offseason trade that elevated them to title front-runners, the Los Angeles Rams endured a disastrous start to their 2026 campaign. Playing before a capacity crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia, Sean McVay's squad suffered an embarrassing 27-7 Thursday night defeat at the hands of the San Francisco 49ers.

Despite the lopsided outcome, McVay maintained that the setback would not shape the remainder of their schedule, noting the franchise has dropped consecutive matchups to open a season just once throughout his tenure.

The defeat worsened substantially on the injury front with newly acquired defensive standout Myles Garrett. The two-hundred-and-eight-million-dollar star, who failed to register a single quarterback hit or pressure against San Francisco, attributed his quiet outing to a knee issue.

Los Angeles subsequently determined that Garrett requires surgical repair, prompting the organization to shift him onto injured reserve.