McVay's Schedule Relief: No East Coast Monday Nights!

The Los Angeles Rams' 2026 schedule presents a diverse mix of game times, including prime-time matchups and early morning kickoffs. Notably absent from their slate is a Monday night game on the East Coast, a scenario coach Sean McVay openly dislikes due to the extended waiting period it imposes on the team following travel.

McVay voiced his aversion to these long-haul Monday games, explaining that traveling the day before and then waiting to play creates a prolonged, disruptive cycle. He finds it more manageable when Monday night games are at home, even with a 5 p.m. kickoff. The Rams are scheduled for two Monday night games in 2026, both of which will be played at their home stadium, against the Giants and Bills.

While the Rams have seven prime-time games overall, only two are on the road: Week 3 at the Broncos and Week 16 at the Seahawks. These road trips are not significantly long, thus minimizing travel-related concerns. The team will embark on three journeys to the East Coast to play the Eagles, Commanders, and Buccaneers. Two of these games are set for 1 p.m. ET, with the Tampa Bay game time yet to be determined.