The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium. Cooper Kupp earned MVP honors, becoming the eighth wide receiver to win the award, after catching the game-winning touchdown with 1:25 remaining.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown:

• Q1: Rams lead 7-3, with Stafford-to-OBJ touchdown
• Q2: Bengals respond with Mixon-to-Higgins TD; Kupp scores but PAT fails
• Q3: Bengals outscore Rams 10-3
• Q4: Kupp's late TD seals Rams victory

Key Takeaways:

1. Joe Burrow proved exceptional in leading Cincinnati to their first Super Bowl appearance since 1988, despite roster limitations
2. Cooper Kupp's elite performance (2 TDs) confirmed his status as a generational talent
3. The young Bengals team showed tremendous potential, controlling much of the game despite being underdogs

Future Outlook: The Bengals, winning their first playoff game in 31 years and reaching the Super Bowl, demonstrated they're built for long-term success. While the loss stings, their unexpected playoff run united the city and established them as legitimate contenders moving forward.

This marks the Rams' second Super Bowl victory in franchise history, with their previous win coming as the St. Louis Rams.

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