Here’s a bold statement: the Los Angeles Rams’ kicking game has been a disaster this season, and it’s costing them dearly. But here’s where it gets controversial—is swapping Joshua Karty for Harrison Mevis the solution, or just a temporary band-aid? ESPN’s Sarah Barshop, who’s been covering the Rams since her days at Sports Illustrated and ESPN Milwaukee, breaks down the latest move by head coach Sean McVay. After Karty’s Week 9 blunders—missing an extra point and a 39-yard field goal—McVay declared, ‘This can’t continue like this.’ Enter Harrison Mevis, elevated from the practice squad to face the San Francisco 49ers this Sunday. And this is the part most people miss—the Rams’ kicking woes aren’t just about missed field goals. They’ve botched five attempts this season (three missed, two blocked), tying them for the second-worst record in the NFL. Their 67% field goal percentage? Dead last in the league. Extra points haven’t been much better, with three misses—two of which were blocked, more than the rest of the NFL combined. McVay insists he still has ‘a lot of confidence’ in Karty, but the decision to start Mevis raises questions. Is this a one-game fix, or the beginning of a bigger shakeup? McVay plans to reevaluate on Monday, but for now, he’s betting on Mevis to steady the ship. Here’s the real question: Can a single player turn around a struggling special teams unit, or is this a deeper issue? Let’s discuss—do you think Mevis is the answer, or is this just the tip of the iceberg for the Rams? Sound off in the comments!
