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Sean McVay Was Pissed Off After Being Asked About Puka Nacua’s Deleted Tweet During Press Conference [VIDEO]

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This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.

Sean McVay during the postgame conference (Photo Via X)

Sean McVay was clearly furious on Thursday night, and his anger matched the mood around the Rams.

The Los Angeles Rams lost a heartbreaking 38-37 overtime game to the Seattle Seahawks, and emotions ran high right after the final whistle. Star receiver Puka Nacua posted an angry tweet criticizing the referees just minutes after the loss. He later deleted it, but fans had already seen it and shared it online.

The game was full of tight calls and tense moments, which only added to the frustration. Between McVay yelling at officials on the sideline and Nacua’s deleted post, the focus quickly shifted from the final score to the officiating.

McVay Showed His Anger As Nacua Walks It Back

Puka Nacua without his helmet on
Puka Nacua (Photo By Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images)

Nacua posted the tweet shortly after the game. “Can you say I was wrong. Appreciate your stripes for your contribution. Lol,” he wrote before deleting it. But the Screenshots spread quickly.

The post came days after Nacua criticized referees during a live stream with influencer Adin Ross. “The refs are the worst,” Nacua said. He questioned how officials apply rules and joked about them chasing TV moments.

McVay got to know about the tweet during his postgame press conference. He showed clear surprise when a reporter brought it up. “What are you talking about? What are you asking me right now?” McVay said. “I can’t answer questions about something that I’m not aware of.” He asked for more details before responding.

Sean McVay had already lost his cool earlier in the game. In the first quarter, referees called Rams lineman Justin Dedich for being illegally downfield. The penalty erased a touchdown near the goal line. Cameras showed McVay yelling at the officials right away.

Prime Video captured the scene. “Not often do you see illegal man downfield from the half-yard line,” announcer Al Michaels said. Rules analyst Terry McAulay responded, “This really isn’t a foul.” Michaels added, “I think Sean McVay agrees with you.”

Seattle later tied the game in the fourth quarter after officials ruled a deflected Sam Darnold pass a fumble. Zach Charbonnet recovered it in the end zone. The play shifted the game which resulted in more anger.

Nacua delivered a huge night despite the chaos. He caught 12 passes for 225 yards and two touchdowns. He set an NFL record with a third straight game of at least 150 yards.

After the game, Nacua owned up to his mistake. “A moment of frustration after a tough, intense game like that,” he said. He admitted he reacted without thinking and said he needs to adjust his play, not chase calls.

The Rams fell to 11-4. And the discussions around officiating only made the loss more tough.

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