WATCH: Matthew Stafford throws late game-winning touchdown to Cooper Kupp

On3 imageby:James Fletcher III02/13/22

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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford connected with Cooper Kupp for a late go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl. The touchdown throw put his team up 23-20 with just over a minute remaining.

After a failed quarterback sneak into the endzone, Rams head coach Sean McVay threw up a pass play on the goal line. Quarterback Matthew Stafford took the snap under center and looked toward the sideline, where Cooper Kupp ran a fade route into the endzone for a touchdown.

Kupp beat cornerback Eli Apple to the ball and put his team ahead in the Super Bowl. The touchdown was his second of the game, to go with his 92 yards on eight receptions.

The Rams defense was then able to make a fourth-down stop thanks to defensive tackle Aaron Donald, who slung down Joe Burrow as he attempted to make a throw to running back Semaje Perine.

Matthew Stafford after Super Bowl

After their incredible Super Bowl win over the Bengals, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford spoke on what made their team different this season. The Rams beat the Bengals 23-20 in an closely contested game that took a game-winning touchdown with under two minutes remaining by Stafford and Cooper Kupp.

“I’m so proud of this team,” said Stafford after the win. “There’s so many guys on our team that deserve this. So many great players, guys that have just given their heart and soul to this team. Guys that are either playing in this game or not because of injury — I’m just so proud of this group. This is the story of our season. It’s up and down, it’s tough. We’re a freaking tough team — showed up late and got it done. I’m excited.”

Stafford was then asked a follow-up question about his star receiver and Super Bowl MVP, Cooper Kupp. Kupp was the recipient of four passes for 39 yards and the game-winning touchdown, as well as a fourth-down rush for seven yards that kept their final drive alive.

“That’s hard work,” Stafford said of his relationship with Kupp. “That’s hours together. I just thank coach for putting it — ‘Matthew, you and Coop go get this thing done.’ He kept calling plays for him, kept finding ways to get him the ball. He made unbelievable plays, that’s what he does. I’m so proud of this team, it’s such a team victory. Our defense played outstanding — such a great game.”