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With McVay Ill, LaFleur Handles Play-Calling as Rams Rout Cardinals 45-17

McVay praised LaFleur’s decisions following a 530-yard outburst that validated the Rams’ contingency plan.

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay reacts during the second half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
With Rams head coach Sean McVay ill late in the week, offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur, pictured, wound up taking on a bigger role before and during Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals, including making play calls and relaying them to quarterback Matthew Stafford during the 45-17 victory. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Overview

  • McVay fell ill late Friday, missed the team’s Saturday preparations, and traveled to Arizona separately on Sunday.
  • LaFleur assumed in-game communication to Matthew Stafford and delivered the play calls, which McVay said were executed smoothly.
  • The offense totaled 530 yards with 249 rushing, including Blake Corum’s career-best 128 yards and two touchdowns.
  • The victory lifted Los Angeles to 10-3 with four games remaining, preserving its push for the NFC’s top seed.
  • McVay said the team has not decided whether to activate WR Tutu Atwell from injured reserve, with the practice-window deadline on Dec. 17.