McVay: Rams' Kicking Unit Must Improve

In their 34-10 win over the Saints, Rams kicker Joshua Karty missed an extra point and a 39-yard field goal, leaving four points off the board. Coach Sean McVay said the problems "can't continue like this," accepted responsibility and warned the miscues have been a momentum killer that could prevent the team from being championship-caliber. The failures have been multi-faceted this season — Karty's field-goal accuracy is roughly 67%, the team has had two blocked kicks and timing/protection breakdowns on snaps and holds, and there were earlier misses in Weeks 3 and 6. The operation has produced five unsuccessful field-goal attempts and three missed extra points this season. McVay expressed confidence in Karty but said the staff will evaluate all parts of the kicking operation and consider options while declining to single out individuals. Despite the kicking issues, the Rams are 6-2, but the coaching staff says the unit must improve to sustain title aspirations.