McVay Says Rams Won’t Lose Sleep Over Backward-Pass Rule Proposal

Rams coach Sean McVay explained that the team’s proposal would treat a tipped backward pass that crosses the line of scrimmage as a fumble, preventing teams from gaining an advantage on such plays. The club also wants to impose a 40‑second limit on booth reviews to reduce delays after controversial calls.

The proposal came after a Week 16 two‑point conversion in Seattle that involved a tipped pass and sparked debate over the rules. McVay said the change would align the play with existing fumble rules and keep the game fair.