Los Angeles Rams Changing Kicker For Week 10 Game
The Los Angeles Rams are officially benching their struggling kicker, Joshua Karty. Taking his place against the rival San Francisco 49ers is the man, the myth, the legend known as the “Thiccer Kicker,” Harrison Mevis.
This was a change that had to happen. The “Karty Party” has been a disaster this season. Watching him line up for a kick has become a hold-your-breath, cover-your-eyes moment for every Rams fan. The stats are just brutal. Karty leads the league in missed kicks, a distinction no player ever wants. He’s whiffed on five field goals and three extra points, with two of those PATs getting blocked. That is more blocks than the rest of the NFL combined.
Enter the Thiccer Kicker
So, who is Harrison Mevis? Fresh off the practice squad, Mevis brings a glimmer of hope and a cannon for a leg. He’s not some rookie straight out of college; he’s been battle-tested in the UFL with the Birmingham Stallions, where he absolutely dominated. Mevis nailed 20 of 21 field goals and even picked up a Special Teams Player of the Week award. The guy knows how to put the ball through the uprights under pressure.
This isn’t just about changing personnel; it’s about changing the entire vibe of the special teams unit. The Rams are also swapping out Long Snapper Alex Ward for veteran Jake McQuaide, signaling a full-scale overhaul. Head Coach Sean McVay, ever the diplomat, said he still has confidence in Karty, but actions speak louder than words.
A Much-Needed Spark For the Rams
The Rams are desperately looking for a spark, and sometimes that comes from the most unexpected places. For a team trying to stay in the hunt, leaving points on the field is a recipe for failure. Mevis offers a shot of adrenaline and, more importantly, a sense of reliability. Fans are already buzzing, and why not? It’s hard not to root for a guy nicknamed the “Thiccer Kicker.”
Now, he has the chance to be more than just a fun story. He can be the answer to one of the Rams’ biggest problems. The pressure is on, but it can’t be any more intense than watching another Karty attempt sail wide left.
