Sean McVay good naturedly put it on his late grandfather.
As a workforce government, John McVay helped the San Francisco 49ers win 5 Tremendous Bowl titles, excellence that created 49ers followers in all places.
So when the Rams play the 49ers on Thursday evening at SoFi Stadium, McVay absolutely expects the same old large contingent of 49ers followers.
“They obviously have a great fan base,” Sean McVay stated Monday throughout a videoconference with reporters earlier than deadpanning. “I blame my grandpa for that.”
McVay may additionally blame former workforce possession, which moved the Rams from Los Angeles to St. Louis after the 1994 season. That left Southern California with out the Rams for greater than 20 years earlier than they returned in 2016.
The departure to St. Louis created untold numbers of Southern California NFL followers who embraced the 49ers, the Los Angeles/Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders, the Inexperienced Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers amongst different groups.
McVay, nevertheless, stated he was “hopeful and optimistic” that the Rams on Thursday will really feel the identical vibes they obtained of their season-opening victory over the Houston Texans and on Sunday of their 27-20 victory over the Indianapolis Colts.
“I’ve loved the home atmospheres we’ve had this year,” McVay stated, including, “I certainly felt our crowd. I thought it was an advantage and an edge to us. And I’m looking forward to seeing as many Rams fans come out and support us.”
The Rams’ victory over the Colts improved their file to 3-1 heading into the NFC West opener towards the 49ers (3-1), who’re coming off a 26-21 defeat by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The 49ers are in first place within the division, with victories over the Seattle Seahawks (3-1) and the Arizona Cardinals (2-2).
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“We got the benefit of them coming to our house,” defensive lineman Braden Fiske stated. “We feel good about it. It’s going to be a battle for the division.”
The 49ers began 3-0 regardless of the absence at instances of key gamers corresponding to quarterback Brock Purdy, star tight finish George Kittle and star defensive finish Nick Bosa amongst others.
Purdy, who signed a $182.5-million extension earlier than the season, is coping with a toe problem and his standing for Thursday evening’s sport will probably be decided. Kittle stays on injured reserve for no less than yet one more sport and Bosa is out for the season.
However the 49ers nonetheless have working again Christian McCaffrey and linebacker Fred Warner main the best way for coach Kyle Shanahan’s workforce.
Final season, the Rams defeated the 49ers at SoFi Stadium, 27-24, on a last-second subject objective by Joshua Karty.
After the victory over the Colts, Rams edge rusher Jared Verse famous followers’ spirited response when the 49ers-Jaguars rating flashed on the video display, with the 49ers trailing.
“That’s just what it means,” Verse stated of taking part in towards the 49ers. “It means a little bit more.”
And so forth.
The Rams suffered no apparent vital accidents towards the Colts, McVay stated, however added that gamers could be evaluated. … McVay stated he was “not sure” whether or not offensive lineman Steve Avila (ankle) could be able to play Thursday. Avila has been sidelined for 3 video games. Justin Dedich has began in Avila’s place at left guard.
This story initially appeared in Los Angeles Occasions.
