Kelly Stafford, wife of quarterback Matthew Stafford, spoke up in a low-key but pointed way following the Rams’ decision to release kicker Harrison Mevis on Tuesday. While she did not name Mevis directly, her message carried a subtle jab in the wake of the team’s recent kicking woes.
In an Instagram caption dated October 16, Kelly shared photos of herself, Matthew, and their four daughters attending the game. The post arrived soon after Los Angeles suffered a 37-34 overtime loss to the Buffalo Bills on October 12. Though she did not reference Mevis by name, fans quickly linked the caption to the difficult moment over the weekend, interpreting her words as reflecting a larger plan beyond a single kick.
Mevis had entered the season under pressure, carrying an NFL-worst 55.6 percent field-goal success rate after converting five of nine attempts. His struggles were most evident from distance, with three of six attempts from 40–49 yards and a miss from beyond 50 yards.
The overtime setback against Buffalo proved costly. Mevis missed a 48-yard attempt in the extra period, with the Bills ultimately securing the win after Greg Rousseau blocked the potential game-winner. Tyler Bass then connected on a 45-yard attempt to seal the victory for Buffalo.
Head coach Sean McVay emphasized that the kicking unit was responsible for part of the loss, though he stopped short of placing the entire blame there. The Rams have continued to search for stability at the kicker position, a challenge that has lingered since the 2020 season and despite multiple attempts, including several attempts that were blocked, the team has ranked among the most vulnerable in the league for blocked kicks.
The Rams have shown persistent issues with special teams, an area that has eaten into chances to win in multiple games since last season. Notably, in addition to recent gaps, a late-season punt return TD by Seattle in the 2025 campaign highlighted ongoing concerns. In response, the team made changes in the coaching staff, parting ways with the special teams coordinator as part of broader restructuring.
This incident underscores the Rams’ ongoing struggle to cultivate consistency on special teams, a unit that has historically affected outcomes in tight games. As the organization continues to refine its approach, the focus remains on building a more reliable kicking operation and improved coverage and return units to avoid repeat performances that have cost them crucial opportunities.
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