The Los Angeles Rams came from behind to defeat the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI Sunday. Prior to their game-winning drive, Rams head coach Sean McVay had an inspirational speech he delivered to the offense.
brb running through a brick wall. #SBLVI pic.twitter.com/CvXenl4FCB
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) February 15, 2022
The Rams twitter account posted a video of the speech. “What you are not going to regret is waking up right now, playing our best ball, good execution. There's 9:58 left. Our defense is playing great. They're going to get a stop. Be in the moment. One play at a time, believe it, and you'll be World Champs. Believe it. Let's find it right here in our gut.”
This came immediately after the Rams third consecutive 3-and-out offensive possession. McVay is surrounded by Matthew Stafford, Cooper Kupp and the Rams offensive line during the speech.
The Rams head coach ended up prognosticating correctly. Los Angeles' defense got another stop. The Rams got the ball back, trailing 20-16 with 6:13 remaining.
Stafford, Kupp and the offensive line played perfectly on the final possession. The line protected Stafford, who looked poised and made one of the greatest passes you will ever see. Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner was even blown away by it.
Article Continues BelowI seldom find myself envious of another person’s success (bc I am beyond blessed), but man I’m often times envious (in a good way ppl) of another person’s skills… this is a work of art, using body & eyes to manipulate defenders & then a dime in a critical moment… SO BEAUTIFUL! https://t.co/GbjsCEAphg
— Kurt Warner (@kurt13warner) February 14, 2022
Kupp finished the drive with four catches for 39 yards, an eight-yard rush on fourth-and-one, and the game-winning touchdown.
The fact that an offense that had done next to nothing since Odell Beckham Jr.'s injury, could drive 79 yards on 15 plays to win the Super Bowl is truly amazing. That drive will forever go down in history as one of the greatest in Super Bowl history.