In a game full of drama, momentum swings, and playoff intensity, it was Harrison Mevis-a name not many expected to hear in the spotlight-who delivered the final word in the Rams’ overtime win against the Bears. And while his leg sealed the deal, it was his postgame interview that had fans across the country doing a double take.
Let’s start with the moment that mattered most: 3:24 left in overtime, ball spotted at the 32-yard line, and Mevis steps up for a 42-yard attempt. Ice in his veins.
The kick was true, splitting the uprights and sending the Rams to the NFC Championship. It was the kind of clutch performance every kicker dreams about, and Mevis made it look routine.
But just minutes later, the rookie kicker found himself trending for a very different reason. During a live postgame interview with NBC’s Melissa Stark, Mevis’ answer to a question became garbled and unintelligible on the broadcast.
Social media lit up with confusion and curiosity. What just happened?
Was it a technical glitch? A mic issue?
As it turns out, the audio distortion was likely a live TV censor job. Mevis, in the heat of the moment, reportedly dropped an expletive-nothing out of the ordinary in a high-stakes, adrenaline-filled moment like that. But with the NFL’s tight reins on live broadcasts, the network scrambled to muffle it in real time, resulting in a moment that sounded more like a robot malfunction than a kicker celebrating a game-winner.
If this all feels like a whirlwind, that’s because it mirrors Mevis’ journey through professional football.
Coming out of Missouri as an All-SEC kicker, Mevis went undrafted in 2024 but caught on with the Carolina Panthers. That stint didn’t last-he was waived before the regular season.
From there, he took the UFL route, signing with the Birmingham Stallions and turning heads with a strong spring campaign in 2025. That performance earned him another NFL shot, this time with the New York Jets.
But again, the opportunity was fleeting: he spent time on the practice squad before being released in September.
Then came the call from Los Angeles. The Rams signed Mevis on November 5, and just days later, he was making his NFL debut. Fast forward to January, and he’s kicking game-winners in the playoffs.
Now, Mevis is just one game away from the Super Bowl-a wild ride for a player who’s been cut, bounced around leagues, and fought for every snap. His story is a reminder of how quickly fortunes can change in the NFL, especially for specialists who often live on the margins of rosters until their moment arrives.
And for Mevis, that moment came on one of the biggest stages. His kick sent the Rams to the NFC title game. His interview-well, let’s just say it added a little extra buzz to an already unforgettable night.