Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford completes a 17-yard touchdown pass to Odell Beckham Jr. to take the first lead against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI.
Kicker Matt Gay’s extra point attempt was good. Rams lead Bengals 7-0 with 6:22 left in the first quarter.
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— Ja Morant (@JaMorant) February 13, 2022
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow goes long to complete a pass to rookie receiver Ja’Marr Chase.
Absolutely RIDICULOUS to be doing this in the Super Bowl as a rookie. @Real10Jayy__
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My God!!! What a catch!
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) February 14, 2022
The Bengals weren’t able to capitalize on the field position, settling for a field goal. The Rams lead 7-3 before the end of the first quarter.
Stafford keeps momentum going for the Rams, throwing a touchdown to Cooper Kupp. The receiver proves why he was named the AP Offensive Player of the Year earlier this week at NFL Honors.
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Johnny Hekker loses track of the ball as the holder after the snap during the extra point attempt. Rams lead Bengals 13-3.
The Bengals respond with a touchdown drive of their own and cut into the Rams’ lead. The PAT was good. Rams still lead the Bengals 13-10 with 5:47 left in the second quarter.
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Beckham Jr. went down with an injury. He’s in the medical tent late in the second quarter.
Stafford throws an interception to Bengals’ Jessie Bates III in the end zone before the two minute warning.
Leonard Floyd sacks Burrow on third down. Bengals will punt on fourth-and-14. Rams take over with 30 seconds left in the second quarter.
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