When the Los Angeles Rams needed Cooper Kupp to make a play, he delivered in a big way. He's the first player to top 2,000 receiving yards combined in the regular season and playoffs while helping the Rams reach Super Bowl LVI. We keep your data private and share your data only with third parties that make this service possible. If Kupp had 205 targets, he would have finished with over 2,000 yards. Meanwhile, Johnson had three games of 60 yards or less. Larry Fitzgerald possibly had the most dominant postseason ever for a wide receiver. Fantasy Football: Kenneth Gainwell in for Larger Role with Eagles, Dynasty Keep, Buy, Sell: Michael Gallup, Christian Kirk, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Dynasty RB Trade Targets: Top Three Running Backs to Buy Now, Dynasty Fantasy Football: The Future is Bright for Davis Mills, NFL Draft Profile: Rams Selection Georgia CB Derion Kendrick, NFL Draft Profile: Rams Selection Kyren Williams, RB, NFL Draft: Rams Select Wisconsin OL Logan Bruss, NFL Draft Profile: Clemson CB Andrew Booth Jr. Los Angeles Rams: Kevin OConnell Breaks Down Staffords Los Angeles Rams: Is Joe Burrow Better Than Los Angeles Rams: Have We Seen The Best Los Angeles Rams: DTR Sits Down With UDFA Los Angeles Rams: 10 USFL Players Who Make Los Angeles Rams: Analyzing the Current State of Los Angeles Rams: Comparing the Rams to Past Los Angeles Rams: 3 Rams Who Are Primed Los Angeles Rams 53-Man Roster Prediction: Way-Too-Early Edition. Those numbers are off because Green Bay Packers legend Don Huston should be considered the king of the Triple Crown, having it completed it five times. Theyve already won the AFC North, and quarterback Joe Burrow wont even be playing as he rests a sore knee ahead of the playoffs. Being on a list with Rice and Hudson is always good news if youre a receiver, and it gets even more impressive when you think bout all the great wide receivers that have been in the league that have not won the Triple Crown. The Los Angeles Rams wide receiver had 183 yards in the divisional round and followed it up with 142 in the AFC Championship game.

Run in such a way as to get the prize.". Moss didnt just have a nose for the end zone either. The Los Angeles Rams wide receiver accounted for 39.8% of Staffords yards to Johnsons 39.6%. ***Please sign up forCBN Newslettersand download theCBN News appto ensure you keep receiving the latest news from a distinctly Christian perspective.***. "At the same time, a loss never feels good.

The Patriots wide receiver also almost had 1500 yards, finishing with 1,493 and 15.23 yards per reception compared to Kupps 13.43. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Thomas finished with 149 receptions to Kupps 145 and both players won the NFLs Offensive Player of the Year. "It just gave me so much freedom to go out there and play free, give everything I had, and know the results rested in Him.". Kupp became the fourth player since the merger to lead the NFL in receptions (145), yards receiving (1,947) and TD catches (16). These two are close. Most impressive was the 1942 season in which Hudson caught 74 receptions for 1,211 yards and 17 touchdowns. Those seasons for those wide receivers were all great, but none might have have better than the season that Kupp just had. Kupp had 2425 yards which was almost 500 more than Fitzgeralds 1977. When his team needed him, Kupp delivered, scoring the game-winning touchdown in the Super Bowl. With Rice, his 1995 season might be slightly better than Kupps, but Kupps postseason gives him the edge. Hes been a Rams fan for 20 years and resides in Pennsylvania. Blaine brings a realistic perspective to all of his Rams coverage. The season didnt end the way the Rams hoped, but Cooper Kupp still capped off the year with another terrific performance in Los Angeles 27-24 loss to the 49ers. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. Kupp's 1,947 yards and 145 receptions were second in NFL history to Calvin Johnson (1,964 yards in 2012) and Michael Thomas (149 catches in 2019), respectively. He leads the NFL in every category, making him just the fourth player in the Super Bowl era (since 1970) to lead the league in receptions, receiving yards and touchdown catches. You can follow him on Twitter at @bgrisakDTR. Sports Spectrum also noted Kupp was just four catches shy of the all-time mark set by Michael Thomas in 2019 and 18 receiving yards away from setting a new single-season record (Calvin Johnson, 2012). As mentioned earlier, the previous three were Steve Smith, Sterling Sharpe, and Jerry Rice. Please check your information and try again or call us at 1-800-759-0700. Sign up to receive news and updates from this site directly to your desktop. Thomas had 2.82 yards per reception to Kupps 3.12. While Smith did win the triple crown, he was actually tied for the league lead in receptions with Larry Fitzgerald. However, Kupp had 8.5 receptions per game to Rices 7.6. Kupp nearly tripled that this season with 16. The focus is really on getting ready for next week, just being able to respond from this thing. RELATED:If Not for Peyton Manning, Cooper Kupp Might Not Have Emerged as the Rams Next Superstar Receiver. Rice even performed well in the playoffs. Skip to the beginning of the images gallery, Cooper Kupp Triple Crown Bronze Coin Photo Mint, Los Angeles Rams Super Bowl 56 Champions Ticket and Bronze Coin Collection, Los Angeles Rams Super Bowl 56 Champions Gold Coin & Acrylic Display, Los Angeles Rams Super Bowl 56 Champions Team Force Bronze Coin Photo Mint, Los Angeles Rams Super Bowl 56 Champions Commemorative Ticket Frame, FREE Shipping for Continental U.S. orders over $50. You could make an argument for 25 wide receivers to be in the top-10. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File), Error: There was an internal error submitting your form. Compare this to Cooper Kupp who didnt slow down in the postseason. One of five unanimous All-Pro selections, Kupp recorded 11 games with at least 100 receiving yards, tying an NFL all-time high in the regular season. Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp has just wrapped up an incredible season, earning the top honor for receivers in the NFL the triple crown. Kupp has been on a tear this season for LA, and hes undoubtedly benefited from the offseason trade that brought Matthew Stafford over to the Rams from Detroit. While the 49ers lost 27-17 on the road to the Packers, Rice had 117 yards on 11 receptions. Despite having an extra game, Kupp had two more receptions per game than Smith and 20 more yards per game. Carr has chip on shoulder: 'No one thinks anything of' Raide NFL 'overwhelmed' by ticket demand in Germany. Whats even more impressive is that Rice did this with two different quarterbacks. However, unlike Kupp, he disappeared when it mattered most in the playoffs. However, as far as season as a whole, Kupp get the edge. What Johnson does have that Kupp doesnt is two games over 200 yards. We're going to watch the film, make the changes that we need to and then be ready to respond with a great week of practice and play a very good Cardinals team.". The 49ers receiver also faltered in the playoffs with games of only 68 and 54 yards. The biggest difference in these two seasons has to do with how many times both players found the end zone. Taylor topped the league in scrimmage yards (2,171) and total touchdowns (20). What makes his record impressive is that he had touchdowns in 13 games and had eight games with two or more touchdowns. Giants bringing back classic blue uniforms for 2 games in 20 Payton expects to coach again but 'no way to predict' where, Fantasy: 7 players who will lead you to a title in 2022, The ultimate, personalized mobile sports experience, Cardinals, Murray ink 5-year extension reportedly worth $230.5M, theScore's 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Kit, Cowboys bring back white helmet, throwbacks for Thanksgiving game, Report: Rosen, McCarron among QBs being worked out by Browns, Report: 49ers officially give Garoppolo permission to seek trade. This limited edition collectible frame commemorates Cooper Kupp as he captures the receiving triple crown! Call (800) 700-7000 or request prayer. Certain content reproduced under license. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Theres still work to be done in the playoffs, but Kupp has plenty to hang his hat on after a historic regular season. Fitzgerald even had one more touchdown in the postseason than Kupp. Los Angles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp finds himself closing in on this achievement with just one weekend of regular-season action left to go.

Jerry Rices 1995 season certainly has an argument here and Randy Moss 2007 regular season might be the most dominant. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Los Angeles Rams: Have We Seen The Best of Jalen Ramsey? Even though he is grateful for the strong support system, Kupp says God remains his ultimate source of hope and healing. When it comes to the receiving triple crown, Packers Hall of Famer Don Hutson is the true king, having won it five times in the 1930s and 40s. Both are extremely impressive, but Moss was simply dominant. However, Rice only accounted for 28% of his teams receptions to Kupps 35.8%. It would be a pretty incredible thing, he said Kupp, via ESPN. The Shocking Russia-Iran Moment That Just Caused Ezekiel 38 to Trend, How China Uses TikTok to Collect Your Personal Data, and Why You Should Be Concerned, 'Thanking God': 13 Year-Old Girl Accepted at Medical School, Writes Heart-Warming Social Media Post Honoring Her Mom, Earliest Known Depictions of Biblical Heroines Deborah, Yael Unearthed in Galilee. We won't share it with anyone else. The other three players are Jerry Rice (1990), Sterling Sharpe (1992) and Steve Smith (2005), putting Kupp in elite company. The NFL reports Kupp finished the regular season with 145 receptions, 1,947 receiving yards, and 16 receiving touchdowns, all of which led the league. Fitzgerald and Kupp are close in the postseason, but Kupps regular season is what sets him apart. The best way to see how Kupps season compares to some of the other great season is simply by breaking them down.

Opposing teams imply couldnt cover him. In NFL history there have been four triple crown seasons with Cooper Kupps being the latest with the Los Angeles Rams. Adams may play in Week 18, but the Packers would be wise to keep him out for much of their game against the Detroit Lions. Kupps 1,947 yards receiving were the second most in a season, 17 shy of Calvin Johnson's record set in 2012, and his 145 catches were four shy of the mark set by Michael Thomas in 2019. No matter how it shakes out, Kupp seems to understand the gravity of what hes about to accomplish. Create a password that only you will remember. If there was a specific room in the NFL Hall of Fame where only receivers who have won the Triple Crown could enter, the guest list would be extremely exclusive. Kupp won the triple crown, offensive player of the year, and Super Bowl MVP.

Only three receivers have won the Triple Crown in the Super Bowl-era, a list that features Hall of Famer Jerry Rice (1990), Sterling Sharpe (1992), and Steve Smith (2005). This is one that will have the biggest argument against Kupp. In NFL history, only two receivers have wonreceiving triple crown, Offensive Player of the Year, and Super Bowl MVP. In the 2008 season, he and Warner willed the Cardinals to the Super Bowl. Blaine Grisak is the managing editor of Downtown Rams. These two seasons are neck and neck and great in their own ways. Randy Moss 2007 season is also up there as he was simply unguardable during the Patriots undefeated season. Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp was named the NFL's 2021 Offensive Player of the Year on Thursday. Rams training camp preview: Who starts at safety next to Jordan Fuller? Thomas season was impressive. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. That verse says, "Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Michael Thomas set the receptions record a few years ago and had 1,700 yards. No Deebo Samuel deal imminent; status unclear for 49ers trai Former Steelers first-round pick Charles Johnson, veteran of Fantasy: 12-team mock draft with analysis after every round. 2022 The Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc., A nonprofit 501 (c)(3) Charitable Organization. With that said, theres a chance the Bengals dont play Chase in their Week 18 clash with the Cleveland Browns. The Los Angeles Rams wide receiver finished just 17 yards shy of Johnsons record. However, Kupps season was more dominant as the distance between Kupps 145 receptions and Davante Adams 123 at number two was slightly more than the distance as Adams at two and number 11. Los Angeles Rams: Kevin OConnell Breaks Down Staffords No Look Pass. The distance between his 100 receptions and and Andre Risons 82 receptions at number two were the same distance between Rison and two and Kelvin Martin at 17 with 64 receptions. Rice was dominant though. Rams' complete training camp schedule: Everything you need to know, 4 defensive linemen the Rams could sign to provide depth in 2022, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Stats courtesy ofESPNandPro Football Reference. With Jared Goff throwing to him in 2020, Kupp finished the season with 92 receptions for 974 yards and three touchdowns. A limited edition of only 2021, each photo is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity making this a true collectible. Moss had a dominant regular season maybe the best ever. Even though the Rams lost their final season game to the San Francisco 49ers 27-24 in overtime last Sunday, the team won their division with the third NFC West title in the last five years, thanks to the Seattle Seahawks victory over the Arizona Cardinals. However, he unfortunately came up just short of Calvin Johnsons single-season receiving record of 1,964 yards. There were several players that had remarkable seasons for the Los Angeles Rams during the 2021 season. He became only the fourth player in the Super Bowl era to top the league in all three major receiving categories after Jerry Rice (1990), Sterling Sharpe (1992), and Steve Smith (2005). That almost doubled Kupps five games of 10 or more receptions. Just my wife and son, being able to push me through this, teammates, the coaching staff, training staff, strength staff. The 10th best receiver had 1301 yards compared to 1161 this season. Calvin Johnsons 2012 season in which he nearly had 2,000 yards receiving has to be mentioned along with Larry Fitzgeralds 2008 and Jerry Rices 1995. Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, Kupp's biggest competitor, had 10 votes. The one receiver who could make a case that hes better than Kupp right now is Davante Adams of the Packers, and thats just from a pure talent and dominance standpoint. Both receivers also had very similar target shares of Staffords total yards. Its hard to argue against Kupp being the best wideout in football because once he locks up the Triple Crown, hell have entered rarified airspace.