Sean McVay Welcomes Second Child Hours After Rams Clinch Playoff Spot
The Los Angeles Rams punched their ticket to the postseason on Sunday with a thrilling 41-34 win over the Detroit Lions - their 11th win of the season - and for head coach Sean McVay, the celebration didn’t stop at the final whistle. Just hours after the victory, McVay rushed to the hospital to welcome his second child with wife Veronika.
By early Monday morning, the McVay family had grown by one, and on Tuesday, the head coach shared the good news with fans. The Rams organization joined in on the celebration, posting a congratulatory message on Instagram complete with a custom jersey bearing the name “McVay” and the number 2.
The caption? Classic Rams humor:
**“LA Rams Transactions: Delivered Christian Alexander McVay.” **
The team followed it up with a simple but heartfelt message:
"Congratulations to the McVay family!"
This marks the couple’s second child. Their first son, Jordan John McVay, was born in 2023.
Sean and Veronika have been together for years, got engaged in 2019, and tied the knot three years later. It’s been a busy stretch for McVay - leading a playoff-bound team while growing a young family - but if there’s anyone who thrives under pressure, it’s him.
Rams Turn Focus to Seahawks in Crucial Week 16 Matchup
While the McVay family celebrates off the field, the Rams are locked in on what’s ahead - a high-stakes NFC West clash with the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night.
McVay didn’t waste any time shifting gears after the Lions win. In a passionate postgame locker room speech, he praised his team’s toughness and resilience, but made it clear that the job isn’t done.
“So proud of the resilience, the mental toughness,” McVay told his players. “And here’s the reality, all right? We punched our ticket to be able to get into the playoffs - good job right there, we didn’t talk about that all week - but we know all preparation for Thursday right after this.”
That laser focus is necessary. Both the Rams and Seahawks sit at 11-3, but the Rams currently hold the edge in the NFC West standings thanks to a narrow 21-19 win over Seattle earlier this season. That Week 6 victory looms large now, especially with playoff seeding and division supremacy on the line.
In that earlier matchup, the Rams leaned heavily on their defense, which came up big by forcing four interceptions from Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold. It was a gritty win, especially considering Matthew Stafford had a season-low 130 passing yards. But the Rams found a way - something they’ve done consistently during this late-season surge.
Now, with momentum on their side and a new addition to the McVay family, the Rams head into Week 16 with plenty to play for - and even more to celebrate.