Rams D-lineman Aaron Donald seals the win late in the Fourth quarter forcing Bengals quarterback, Joe Burrow to toss the ball up in efforts to keep their hopes alive.
It was unsuccessful as the ball would be incomplete intended for Bengals running back, Samaje Perine on fourth and one.
Rams wide receiver, Cooper Kupp secured Super Bowl MVP after catching the game leading TD on a goal line fade from Stafford.
Kupp caught eight passes, for 92-yards, and two TD’s and converting a crucial Fourth down on a sweep to Kupp that kept the Rams alive.
Kupp has arguably had the greatest season ever recorded by a receiver after winning the OPTY award for leading the league in TD receptions, receiving yards, and receptions.
Stafford who the Rams traded for back in 2021, proved to be the solution to the Rams offensive struggles last season.
Cincinnati came out swinging in the second half of the game after scoring on a controversial no call penalty on the first offensive play of the half.
For what would have been offensive pass interference after Bengals receiver, Tee Higgins grabbed Rams cornerback, Jalen Ramsey face mask as he fell down looking for a flag from the officials.
Stafford would throw an interception after the ball slipped out of Kupp’s hands and popped up into the air and picked off by defensive back, Chidobe Awuzie.
Defense turned up as the Rams defensive front forced pressure on Burrow and the Bengals unmatched O-line.
Burrow was sacked seven times for a total loss of 43-yards. Rams outside linebacker Von Miller and Donald both recorded 2 sacks and 3 total hit on the quarterback.
Burrow who came off the field after being sacked for the seventh time in game in the fourth quarter toughened it out as he stayed in the game for the Bengals offense despite being in pain.
Rams wide receiver, Odell Beckham Jr. caught two passes for 52-yards and the games first TD got injured as he tore his ACL late in the second quarter.
Beckham Jr. was very emotional on the sidelines throughout the game as he unsuited his gear watching his team struggle offensively without him on the field.
Both teams run games were struggling to move the ball throughout the game as both defenses held each team to less than 100 rushing yards.
The city of Los Angeles celebrated throughout the night to see their team bring home a championship to LA following behind the Lakers and Dodgers in 2020.