3 Key Takeaways From Rams Narrow Loss to the Lions
By Rami Hanna
3. Cooper Kupp Redemption Tour
The same man responsible for the dominant season and Super Bowl win for the Rams came back in his first game since 2022, Cooper Kupp, who showed up in big moments and led to a huge score to keep LA alive as they went into overtime in the first game of the season.
Kupp was targeted 21 times, caught 14 passes for 110 yards, and scored a touchdown. He had five touchdowns a year ago but he missed the first four games of the 2023 season due to an injury to the hamstring and ankle.
If Kupp can keep up this offense, he could come close to the 2021 campaign, where he almost had 2,000 yards and accumulated 16 touchdowns.
He still shows signs of the dominant player he can be, and he still has a great connection with Stafford, who despite being picked early on, was able to pick up over 300 yards with receivers Tyler Johnson, Colby Parkinson, and Demarcus Robinson, all having four to five catches each.
In the conclusion to a game that had everyone on the edge of their seat, despite losing, fans should still walk away with a smile knowing that Kupp will do whatever it takes to bring LA a step closer to big game moments and higher hopes for the rest of the season.