Matthew Stafford, Cooper Kupp Wow NFL Fans Despite Rams’ OT Loss to Jared Goff, Lion
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The Matthew Stafford-Cooper Kupp connection continues to be impressive.
Even though it came in a losing effort, the quarterback-wide receiver duo still showed just how electric they can be.
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Cooper Kupp with a beautiful sideline grab!
PFF @PFF
Matthew Stafford to Cooper Kupp is automatic
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Los Angeles was down 17-3 at one point in the game but had a strong second half to get back into the game. This came against a Detroit team that reached the NFC Championship last season, so the effort is at least something the Rams can build on.
Kyren Williams led the Rams in rushing with 50 yards and a touchdown. However, it was Kupp and Stafford who really produced the magic.
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“That is RIDONKULOUS” – @CollinsworthPFF
What Cris said… 😱 pic.twitter.com/JyJyqoIQDH
Stafford went 34-of-49 for 317 yards with one touchdown and one interception. Kupp had 14 catches for 114 yards and a touchdown.
Fans took to social media to praise the performances of Stafford and Kupp.
Blaine Grisak 💭 @bgrisakTST
…and that is why the Rams have Stafford. Absolutely legendary in the fourth quarter.
StatMuse @statmuse
Cooper Kupp now has a dozen games with 10+ receptions in his career.
Surpassing Torry Holt for the most such games in team history. pic.twitter.com/GyJVVHZpKk
Nick Baumgardner @nickbaumgardner
each of Stafford’s last two performances in Detroit have been spectacular
Kevin Patra @kpatra
Matthew Stafford proving elite QB play can overcome poor O-line situations. Surgical.
Andrew Brandt @AndrewBrandt
Cooper Kupp is that guy who just burns everyone he plays and never says a word about it.
Chris Vannini @ChrisVannini
Stafford tonight is why Lions fans loved him so much for so long. Tough as nails, never gives up, finds ways to make plays to the end.
Chris Vannini @ChrisVannini
Stafford tonight is why Lions fans loved him so much for so long. Tough as nails, never gives up, finds ways to make plays to the end.
Mina Kimes @minakimes
*points at screen* so yeah that’s why all the football nerds love Matthew Stafford
David Helman @davidhelman_
Stafford these last 20 minutes, basically pic.twitter.com/yj2Gc8dAuh
Brandon Thorn @BrandonThornNFL
Stafford has gone nuclear. Carrying the offense. Incredible to watch.
The Lions were able to tie it with a late field goal in regulation and took the overtime possession to the house. It was quarterback Jared Goff’s first regular-season win against his former team.
Stafford and the Rams have now lost two straight games against the Lions but still appear to have a promising season ahead of them. A win in Week 1 would have been a great way to begin the season, but the effort is something Los Angeles will hope to carry into the season.
The Rams will be back in action in Week 2 when they travel to Arizona to face the Cardinals.
