LOS ANGELES — With two swings of his right leg, kicker Harrison Mevis allowed the Rams to breathe a little easier.

After two weeks of exclusively attempting — and exclusively making — extra points, the Rams’ new kicker finally was allowed to attempt two field goals in Sunday’s win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, from 40 and 52 yards. On the 52-yarder, pressure came around the edge with a chance to block. But Mevis’ kicks sailed untouched and true.

“The timing ended up beating it on the one 52-yarder that he had,” head coach Sean McVay said. “Overall, I’ve been really pleased with that operation as a whole. I think a lot of the work that the guys have put in behind the scenes … what’s refreshing is that you’re starting to see that translate for successful outcomes. I think the confidence

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