Who Won Super Bowl 2022? Rams Beat Bengals 23-20

By Sarah Miller · November 11, 2045

The L.A. Rams won Super Bowl LVI in 2022, defeating the Cincinnati Bengals 23–20 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on February 13, 2022. It was the Rams' second Super Bowl victory in franchise history and their first win since 2000.

Super Bowl LVI: A Host Team Triumph

Super Bowl LVI (56) marked a historic moment as the Los Angeles Rams became the second team in NFL history to win the Super Bowl in their home stadium. Playing at SoFi Stadium, the Rams capitalized on home-field advantage and a strong defensive performance to secure the championship.

Key Highlights of the Game

Final score: L.A. Rams 23 – 20 Cincinnati Bengals
Date: February 13, 2022
Venue: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA
MVP: Cooper Kupp, Rams wide receiver
Halftime performer: Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar
First points: Touchdown pass from Joe Burrow to Tee Higgins

Rams vs. Bengals: The Road to Super Bowl LVI

Both teams had impressive playoff runs leading up to the big game:

L.A. Rams' Playoff Journey

NFC Divisional Round: Defeated Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30–27
NFC Championship: Beat San Francisco 49ers 20–17

Cincinnati Bengals' Playoff Journey

AFC Divisional Round: Upset top-seeded Kansas City Chiefs 27–24
AFC Championship: Won against Tennessee Titans 19–16 in overtime

Game-Changing Moments

The game was tightly contested, with several pivotal plays determining the outcome:

Matthew Stafford's clutch passing: Completed 26 of 40 passes for 283 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Cooper Kupp's dominance: Caught 8 passes for 92 yards and 2 touchdowns, including the game-winner.
Defensive stand in final minutes: Rams defense stopped Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow on 4th down near midfield with under two minutes left.
Turnover impact: Bengals committed 2 costly turnovers, while Rams had none.

Statistic	L.A. Rams	Cincinnati Bengals
First Downs	20	19
Total Yards	343	382
Passing Yards	283	310
Rushing Yards	60	72
Turnovers	0	2
Time of Possession	28:19	31:41
Third Down Efficiency	5/12	6/13

Table data source:1, 2

The statistical analysis shows that while the Bengals outgained the Rams in total yardage and held the ball longer, Los Angeles was more efficient in critical moments. Their ability to avoid turnovers and convert key third downs made the difference. The Rams' flawless turnover margin and timely scoring underscored their composure under pressure.

Cooper Kupp Wins MVP

Wide receiver Cooper Kupp was named Super Bowl MVP after recording 8 receptions for 92 yards and 2 touchdowns. He also secured the triple crown in the 2021 season, leading the league in receptions (145), receiving yards (1,947), and receiving touchdowns (16). His performance solidified his status as one of the NFL's elite receivers.

Historical Significance of the Rams' Victory

This win marked the Rams' second Super Bowl title, with their previous victory coming in Super Bowl XXXIV in 2000. Head coach Sean McVay cemented his legacy as one of the most successful young coaches in NFL history. Additionally, it was the first Super Bowl win for quarterback Matthew Stafford, who had never previously advanced past the divisional round in his 12-year career with the Detroit Lions.