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Why did the Rams go for it? Sean McVay's OT fourth down decision backfires in 'TNF' loss to 49ers

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say Sean McVay's aggressiveness influenced the rest of the NFL after he took over the Los Angeles Rams in 2017, but that aggressiveness came back to haunt him on Thursday.

McVay passed on a potential game-tying field goal deep into overtime against the San Francisco 49ers , needing one yard to keep the Rams' drive alive in the red zone, but Robert Saleh's defense stopped Kyren Williams and walked away with the upset 26-23 win .

McVay's decision wasn't necessarily surprising, given his history, but it could swing the NFC West when all is said and done.

Here's what you need to know about McVay's fourth down decision and how it b

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