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Rams Share Shocking Injury Update After Big Week 2 Win

Originally posted on LAFB Network | By Ryan Anderson | Last updated Sep 16, 2025 5:26 PM ET

The Los Angeles Rams entered Week 3 riding high after a convincing 33-19 victory over the Tennessee Titans, but head coach Sean McVay delivered an unexpected shock during Monday night’s episode of the team’s “Coach McVay Show”: he tore his plantar fascia while coaching the win.

Rams Sean McVay Tears Plantar Fascia During Week 2

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“Foot’s good,” McVay said, explaining the injury with characteristic humor. “I did tear my plantar fascia, so yeah. Well, that’s a good thing, because I guess it allows you to heal a little faster. I was being dramatic, limping around towards the end of the game, but the MRI confirmed I did that. Good news is I’m not playing. I’m just on the sidelines watching, so if I have a little cool limp to add some swag, then you’ll know why.”

The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue stretching from the heel to the toes, crucial for foot stability. McVay did not specify whether he would need a walking boot, but emphasized that his injury would not keep him off the sideline.

Known for his mobility on the sidelines, McVay frequently sprints to officials for conversations or celebrates in the end zone with players. A former wide receiver at Miami of Ohio, his active coaching style has become a hallmark of his tenure. Despite the injury, the Rams (2-0) will visit defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia this Sunday.

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Through two games, quarterback Matthew Stafford has remained healthy, continuing to avoid the injury report, while McVay now faces the unusual scenario of managing a foot injury while leading his team. His nine seasons as the Rams’ head coach have been marked by offensive creativity and rapid success: he posted an 82-52 record, reached two Super Bowls, and captured one championship. At 31, he became the youngest coach to win AP NFL Coach of the Year, and he remains the youngest to win a Super Bowl.

Though McVay’s accomplishments are numerous, his latest injury serves as a reminder that even the league’s most successful coaches are not immune to the physical demands of sideline leadership. The Rams’ offense, quarterbacked by a healthy Stafford, will need to maintain its early-season momentum as McVay navigates both strategy and recovery.

In true McVay fashion, he turned a potentially concerning revelation into a lighthearted moment for fans, demonstrating the blend of resilience and humor that has defined his coaching career.

This article first appeared on LAFB Network and was syndicated with permission.

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