The Rams’ special teams were awful last season. The unit led LA to a comeback win over the 49ers
Associated PressLOS ANGELES — Although the Los Angeles Rams’ special teams were perhaps the worst in the NFL last year, Sean McVay kept coordinator Chase Blackburn in charge for a second season. The Rams’ superb play on special teams was a major factor Sunday in Los Angeles’ 27-24 comeback victory over San Francisco, and the rejuvenation of Blackburn’s group represents a reason to hold out hope for the Rams’ season, despite their major struggles with injuries and defensive consistency. Starting with a perfectly executed fake punt that sparked the Rams out of a 14-point deficit — and ending with rookie Joshua Karty’s go-ahead field goal with 2 seconds left — Los Angeles made play after play in an area where it struggled mightily for the past two years. The Bears have lost two straight with a struggling offense led by Southern California’s own Caleb Williams, so the Rams have a chance to get back to.500 in their last road game until November.
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