The start of the NFL season has been somewhat inconsistent for the Los Angeles Rams, alternating wins and losses in recent weeks — with the defeats coming against top-tier opponents. The matchup against the San Francisco 49ers was seen as a major opportunity for Sean McVay’s team to take down a key divisional rival. However, a questionable decision by the head coach in overtime ultimately cost the Rams a chance at victory.

The controversial decision occurred on a fourth-and-1 at the 49ers’ 11-yard line with under a few minutes remaining in OT. Rather than settling for a game-tying field goal and risking giving San Francisco another chance to win, McVay opted to go for it, aiming to seal the victory then and there.

In the end, the play called by the head coach failed to produce the desire

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