The progression of the 53rd Super Bowl clearly exceeded expectations.
Not just for the audience, even the two head coaches were caught off guard—it was entirely different from their pre-game preparations.
The first half was undoubtedly the lowest point in Coach McVay's career:
The Los Angeles Rams' offensive unit, combining passing and rushing yards, only managed to advance 57 yards, achieving just one first down—in both respects, setting a career low for McVay as a head coach.
Moreover, this was the first time since McVay took over as head coach that the Rams were shut out in the first half.
The Kansas City Chiefs' precise and disciplined defensive strategy was a crucial factor, but the Rams' disastrous offensive performance also played an important role.
A complete mess, absolutely terrible.
McVay, the youngest head coach in NFL history to achieve early fame and carry such high hopes, faced the biggest crisis of his career on the Super Bowl stage.
