Sep 28, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay on the sidelines in the second half against the Indianapolis Colts at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

'Sean McVay Can Coach in November and December': Tom Brady Has Strong Prediction for Rams

Originally posted on Gridiron Heroics
By Angelo Guinhawa | Last updated Oct 30, 2025 9:29 AM ET

Tom Brady’s latest power rankings elevated the Indianapolis Colts to the top spot while keeping the Los Angeles Rams among the NFC contenders , and he singled out Sean McVay as a coach who improves when the calendar turns to November and December. Brady’s assessment underscores a league-wide belief that the team’s coaching and veteran leadership position them to peak late in the season.

Los Angeles sits at 5-2 after a demanding early slate that included international travel and matchups against quality opponents. The team’s record masks occasional miscues, but coaching adjustments and depth moves have helped stabilise performance. Recent roster tweaks added cornerback depth and the offense has adapted when primary targets were unavailable.

Quarterback play has been central to the Rams’ fortunes, with Matthew Stafford delivering efficient production that keeps Los Angeles in games. The offense has shown flexibility, using heavy tight end sets at times to compensate for injuries and to vary looks for opposing defenses. Puka Nacua’s expected return from injury could restore the unit’s explosive capability and further validate late-season optimism.

Defensively, Los Angeles relied on situational rotations and targeted acquisitions to shore up vulnerabilities exposed earlier in the year. Those incremental improvements have mattered in close contests and against division rivals. Special teams and situational play calling have also improved, reflecting a coaching staff that emphasises detail work down the stretch.

NFL Legend Tom Brady Drops Strong Prediction for Los Angeles Rams

Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Fox Sports announcer Tom Brady on the field before Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Brady recently shared an interesting take about the Rams down the line this season. This can be seen in a video shared by Fox Sports: NFL on Instagram.

“Could the AFC run through Indy this year? I feel sick just saying that.”

A new team has taken over the No. 1 spot in @TomBrady‘s Power Rankings this week! pic.twitter.com/x6jyulEWFo

— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) October 28, 2025

Brady’s faith in McVay’s November-December coaching track record is rooted in the LA’s history of late-season surges under his leadership. League observers point to McVay’s ability to find schematic advantages and get the most from veteran players when games carry higher stakes, a trait that can be decisive in tight playoff races.

Oct 12, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay looks on during the second quarter of the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images

If Los Angeles sustains health and Stafford maintains form, they figure to be a dangerous opponent in the postseason. The coming weeks will test whether McVay’s late-season magic repeats and propels Los Angeles into genuine Super Bowl contention.

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