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Sean McVay's two-kicker gamble might actually be genius
The Rams have allowed 29.7 yards per kick return, ahead of only Miami, and a Raiders returner broke off forty-two yards last Sunday; a second kicker is the answer.
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- First reported by New York Post: “Sean McVay’s crazy two-kicker gamble might actually be genius”, with reporting from Yahoo Sports and Sports Illustrated.
- Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 7:59 PM ET on The BBN Haunted Newsroom, by Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock.
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- New York PostSean McVay’s crazy two-kicker gamble might actually be genius
- Yahoo SportsSean McVay’s crazy two-kicker gamble might actually be genius - Yahoo Sports facts used on air
- Sports IllustratedThe Real Reason The Rams Are Keeping Two Kickers on Their Roster facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe Rams have allowed an average of 29. 7 yards per kick return, ahead of only the Miami Dolphins, so Sean McVay has decided to carry two kickers.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe New York Post says it might actually be genius, and I'd call it a bold, fully staffed special teams vision.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorJosh Karty says he pretends it's a soccer free kick and knuckles the ball over the wall.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorLast Sunday, Raiders returners ripped off gains of forty-two and thirty-nine yards.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThose were data points, Hank.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo the fix for a leaky kick team is a second guy to leak. The Dolphins are the only ones who can't laugh.
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