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Rams kicker Brett Maher falters in loss to Steelers

October 23, 2023

Rams head coach Sean McVay gives instructions during pregame warm ups prior to playing the Pittsburgh Steelers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023 as quarterback Matthew Stafford warms up. The Los Angeles Rams host the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Rams running back Darrell Henderson (27) finds running room as the Steeler T.J. Watt pursues during the first half at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The Los Angeles Rams host the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

The Steelers Najee Harris looks for running room deep in Rams territory early in the third quarter at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The Los Angeles Rams host the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford passes up field during the first half against the Steelers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The Los Angeles Rams host the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Steelers running back Najee Harris dives short of the endzone early in the third quarter at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The Los Angeles Rams host the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Rams defensive back Derion Kendrick (1) joins the huddle during the first half against the visiting Steelers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The Los Angeles Rams host the Pittsburgh Steelers. Kendrick was arrested in Hollywood early Monday after a traffic stop, was charged with two misdemeanor gun offenses — carrying a concealed firearm and carrying a loaded firearm — according to the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office.(Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell (5) hauls in a late second quarter touchdown pass to give the Rams a 9-3 lead over the Steelers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The Los Angeles Rams host the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Steelers fans nearly fill an entire field level section during the first half at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The Los Angeles Rams host the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Rams linebacker Michael Hoecht, right, moves in to make the sack on Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett, left, during the first quarter at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The Los Angeles Rams host the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson is tripped up by the Rams Russ Yeast, bottom right, during the first half at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The Los Angeles Rams host the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Steelers wide receiver George Pickens is caught from behind by the Rams Russ Yeast during the fourth quarter at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The Los Angeles Rams host the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Rams running back Darrell Henderson, right, is tackled by the Steelers Cole Holcomb during the second half at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The Los Angeles Rams host the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, right, looks for running room following a reception as the Steelers Cole Holcomb defends during the second half at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The Los Angeles Rams host the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Rams fans were far outnumbered by Steelers fans in the north endzone at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The Los Angeles Rams host the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Steelers running back Najee Harris, left, celebrates with quarterback Kenny Pickett, right, after scoring what would be the winning touchdown in the fourth quarter at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The Los Angeles Rams host the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Former Alta Loma High School graduate, and former Los Angeles Ram, Eric Weddle is introduced as the Legend of the Game during a break in the second quarter at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The Los Angeles Rams host the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

The Steelers Najee Harris (22) dives into the endzone for what would be the winning touchdown in the fourth quarter as the Rams Jordan Fuller (4) defends at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The Los Angeles Rams host the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

The Rams Cooper Kupp hauls in a pass for a 2-point conversion during the third quarter against the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The Los Angeles Rams host the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Rams head coach Sean McVay greets Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin following the Rams 24-17 loss at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The Los Angeles Rams host the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

The Steelers Najee Harris (22) celebrates after diving into the endzone for what would be the winning touchdown in the fourth quarter as the Rams Jordan Fuller (4) kneels in the endzone following the play SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The Los Angeles Rams host the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

The Rams Matthew Stafford runs onto the field during pregame introductions prior to playing the visitin Pittsburgh Steelers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The Los Angeles Rams host the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

The Rams Cooper Kupp runs onto the field during pregame introductions prior to playing the visitin Pittsburgh Steelers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The Los Angeles Rams host the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Rams defensive back Russ Yeast, 2, has a possible interception go off his fingertips as defensive back Cobie Durant joins the play during the third quarter against the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The Los Angeles Rams host the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Rams defensive back Derion Kendrick (1) stands on the sidelines as they play the Steelers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The Los Angeles Rams host the Pittsburgh Steelers. Kendrick was arrested in Hollywood early Monday after a traffic stop, was charged with two misdemeanor gun offenses — carrying a concealed firearm and carrying a loaded firearm — according to the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Steeler head coach Mike Tomlin helps up receiver Diontae Johnson, 18, following a pass interference call against the Rams Ahkello Witherspoon, 44, during the fourth quarter at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The Los Angeles Rams host the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Rams head coach Sean McVay point to a video replay as he speaks with a referee during the fourth quarter against the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The Los Angeles Rams host the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson finds running room in the Rams secondary during the second half at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The Los Angeles Rams host the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Steelers running back Najee Harris, center, celebrates with wide receiver Allen Robinson II, right, and quarterback Kenny Pickett, right, after scoring what would be the winning touchdown in the fourth quarter at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The Los Angeles Rams host the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett passes up field as the Rams Kobie Turner defends during the second half at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The Los Angeles Rams host the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Rams defensive back Russ Yeast, 2, has a possible interception go off his fingertips during the third quarter against the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The Los Angeles Rams host the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

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INGLEWOOD — As he stood in a quiet locker room following the Rams’ 24-17 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, kicker Brett Maher offered a soft-spoken but straightforward evaluation of his performance on the day.

“Just a little disappointed for the team,” Maher said. “I feel like I could have made a very positive impact on that game and didn’t do my part today.”

In a seven-point loss, Maher left seven points on the field. He missed two of three field goals, a 53-yarder that went off the left post and a 51-yarder that went wide left. And he missed an extra point attempt at the end of the second quarter.

The Rams managed to make up for the extra point, converting a two-point conversion in the third quarter. But they weren’t able to ease the pain of Maher’s other misses on a day in which they lost by a touchdown.

“Just feel like I couldn’t find it today,” Maher said. “I didn’t deviate from my routine today. Just gotta be better when my number’s called.”

Asked if the first miss snowballed into the others, Maher dismissed the idea.

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“When I first started doing this, I think that was a challenge,” Maher said. “Since I’ve been around longer, I feel like I’ve been able to treat one kick like one kick at a time.”

Maher is now 17-for-23 on field goals this season, with all of his misses coming from 40 yards or longer. Sunday marked his first missed extra point of the year.

Asked after the game about what conversation he’ll have with Maher, McVay deferred until he examined the situation more closely.

“We’ll look at it and we’ll see. He’s gotta be better,” McVay said. “That’s seven points that we missed out on that were key and critical for the momentum of the game and the type of game that it was. Those were tough ones today.”

Briefly

With right guard Joe Noteboom healthy and active on Sunday, the Rams opted to keep Kevin Dotson in the starting lineup. Dotson had started the previous three games at the position as Noteboom first slid out the left tackle, then missed two games with an injury.

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