The enthusiasm for this year’s Super Bowl showdown between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals could not have been higher, with fans especially stoked to see Rams QB Matthew Stafford facing off against the Bengals’ Joe Burrow—two former top picks in the draft who were both chasing their first-ever championship rings. Find out about all the action that went down at L.A.’s SoFi Stadium with our 2022 Super Bowl recap below!
Which teams played in Super Bowl 2022?
The Los Angeles Rams enjoyed a major home-field advantage when they took on the Cincinnati Bengals at L.A.’s SoFi Stadium. (It was just a coincidence that the 2022 Super Bowl was held at the home stadium of one of the two teams in competition; SoFi was selected as the site of Super Bowl LVI way back in 2017.) Both teams got to the Super Bowl with tremendously dramatic and thrilling conference championship games. The Bengals triumphed over the Kansas City Chiefs in overtime of the AFC finals on Sunday, Jan. 30, by a score of 27-24. Meanwhile, the Rams defeated their intra-state rivals, the San Francisco 49ers, in an unbelievable come-from-behind victory to take the NFC Championship by a score of 20-17.
Who won the 2022 Super Bowl?
The Rams came from behind in the final minute-and-change of the fourth quarter with a 1-yard touchdown reception from Stafford to Kupp to secure their 23-20 victory. Although the Rams were leading 13-10 at halftime, the Bengals exploded at the start of the third quarter with a 75-yard TD reception from Burrow to Tee Higgins, followed by a made field goal from Evan McPherson, to take the lead, 20-16. It also didn’t help the Rams that star wide receive Odell Beckham Jr. sat out the second half with a knee injury, but Kupp’s heroics got it done.
What was the final score of the 2022 Super Bowl?
The Rams triumphed over the Bengals, 23-20. For what it’s worth, the Rams were considered the odds-on favorite to win Super Bowl LVI heading into the matchup. As CBS Sports reported on Feb. 11, the Rams were a 4-point favorite over the Bengals.
Who won MVP of the 2022 Super Bowl?
In his fifth NFL season, the Rams’ 28-year-old Kupp was named Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl LVI. He caught two TDs for his team, one in each half, capping off an unbelievable season that was already packed with accolades for the wide receiver.
Where was the 2022 Super Bowl held?
Super Bowl LVI took place at the brand-new SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. It was the first Super Bowl held in the Los Angeles area since 1993, when the big game took place at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. This year’s game also took place 55 years after the very first Super Bowl, which was also held in L.A., at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in 1967. Home of the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, SoFi Stadium is a state-of-the-art, $5 billion venue that’s part of a massive complex that also features indoor facilities, a 25-acre park and a 5.5-acre lake. Besides being a showcase for this stunning venue, the Super Bowl is expected to give an economic boost to the Los Angeles area after a tough few years.
Who performed at the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show?
The star-studded halftime show lineup for 2022 featured the very best of rap and hip hop, with a trio of beloved SoCal musicians—hip-hop legends Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg and modern rap star Kendrick Lamar—delivering their iconic tracks alongside Eminem, 50 Cent and R&B powerhouse Mary J. Blige.
Who won the 2021 Super Bowl?
It was a quarterback showdown at the 2021 Super Bowl, which was held at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. In his first year with Tampa Bay, legendary QBTom Brady led the Bucs to a resounding victory over Patrick Mahomes and the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs, 31-9. Next, These 25 Football Films Will Get You in the Touchdown Spirit for the New NFL Season
