McVay Unfazed by Backward-Pass Rule Proposal

Rams coach Sean McVay said he won’t lose sleep over a proposed rule change that would treat a tipped backward pass that crosses the line of scrimmage as a fumble, a move prompted by a controversial play in the Week 16 game at Seattle. The team also wants a 40‑second limit on booth reviews and a rule that would reverse an incomplete pass to a backward pass that touches the ground with recovery beyond the spot.

McVay emphasized the play was rare and that the Rams’ proposals aim to prevent teams from gaining an unfair advantage in late‑game situations.