Rams’ Sean McVay Blasts Officials After Painful 33-26 Loss to Eagles, Claims Refs “Played Against Us”
The Los Angeles Rams walked off Lincoln Financial Field frustrated after a heartbreaking 33-26 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 3. But it wasn’t just the scoreboard that left Rams fans furious – it was the officiating.
Head coach Sean McVay didn’t hold back postgame, saying his team was forced to fight against two opponents: the Eagles and the referees. “It felt like every big moment, the calls went one way. Our guys played their hearts out, but when officials decide outcomes like that, it’s hard to stomach,” McVay told reporters.
One of the most controversial moments came when Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua was flagged for taunting after a crucial 20-yard gain. The penalty erased the play and stalled a drive that could have shifted momentum. “That wasn’t taunting. That was a young player celebrating. To take that away in that situation – it changes the game,” McVay said.
Later, with under a minute left, quarterback Matthew Stafford connected deep with Nacua, who was clearly grabbed from behind by an Eagles defender. Yet, no flag was thrown. “Everyone in the stadium saw it. That’s pass interference. Instead, nothing. You can’t win when the rules aren’t applied fairly,” McVay added.
Despite the setbacks, Nacua finished with 11 catches for 112 yards, recording his second 100-yard performance of the season. But McVay stressed the outcome left scars beyond the stat sheet: “Our guys battled. But I can’t ask them to overcome poor officiating on top of a tough opponent. That’s not football, that’s something else.”
The Rams now sit at 2-1, but McVay’s words reflect the sting of a loss where, in his eyes, the referees were as much a factor as the Eagles.
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