The Los Angeles Rams bounced back from their Week 3 loss as star quarterback Matthew Stafford guided the team to a 24-20 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 4. Stafford’s clutch performance in the comeback win clearly caught the attention of Rams head coach Sean McVay.
During his postgame press conference, McVay praised Stafford’s ability to elevate his performance when the game reaches its most important moments.
“I think that's when he's at his best in those most critical and clutch moments. And it's what makes him a great football player. It's what makes him a guy that everybody always believes we have a chance when he's our quarterback,” McVay said.
“And what I loved is that he doesn't let some previous things that he could do differently affect his ability to say, let's just be right here right now. Let's be totally and completely present. And let's try to do the next right thing. And let's stack play after play after play.”
Article Continues BelowIt wasn't the best performance from the Rams’ offense as a whole, but the team managed to come together when it mattered most. Los Angeles erased a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter against the Eagles to secure its second win of the season, and Stafford undoubtedly played a major role in making the late comeback possible.
The Rams quarterback helped orchestrate a 79-yard game-winning drive with less than three minutes remaining before Kyren Williams eventually finished the drive with the game-winning touchdown. Stafford finished the game with 317 passing yards on 32-of-51 attempts.
The quarterback also received significant support from Williams and Puka Nacua. Williams finished with 80 rushing yards and two touchdowns while adding 67 receiving yards, including the game-winning touchdown. Meanwhile, Nacua returned from injury and caught nine passes for 125 yards.
The Rams still have plenty to improve after opening the season with a 2-2 record, but their comeback victory in Philadelphia could provide the team with a major confidence boost moving forward.