Kupp provided the late-game impact, hauling in a crucial touchdown and another important reception late in the fourth quarter to officially end the Rams’ season.
After Seattle clinched the win and a Super Bowl berth against the New England Patriots, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford sought out Kupp on the field, promising, “Go win your damn Super Bowl, kid,” in a moment captured by NFL playoff coverage on X.
Speaking with the media on Monday, Kupp called the moment with Stafford “awesome,” praising his former quarterback as “one of the best” at his position and explaining how hard it was to be on the sidelines watching Stafford with the ball.
The emotional magic of Kupp’s run with the Rams ended amid a broader backstory: The Athletic’s Michael Silver reported that Los Angeles urged Kupp toward retirement after the 2024 season, signaling potential suitors to stay away or pay only veteran-minimum deals due to concerns about age and injuries.
Now with a chance at a second Super Bowl title, Kupp could retire as a two-time champion even as his former team’s season concludes. The Seahawks’ path to the Super Bowl will culminate on February 8 in the Bay Area, when Seattle faces the New England Patriots at Levi’s Stadium.
