Ex-Ram Kupp delivers Super Bowl trip for Seahawks

Cooper Kupp's touchdown against his former team sends Seattle to the Super Bowl

Jan. 28, 2026 at 7:39pm

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Cooper Kupp scored the game-winning touchdown against his former team, the Los Angeles Rams, to send the Seattle Seahawks to the Super Bowl. Kupp's third-quarter touchdown and key third-down conversion late in the fourth quarter helped Seattle beat the Rams 31-27 in the NFC Championship game.

Why it matters

Kupp's heroics against his former team in a crucial playoff game to send the Seahawks to the Super Bowl is a storybook ending for the player and franchise. Kupp had yet to score a home touchdown for Seattle this season, making his decisive score all the more meaningful.

The details

On third-and-3 late in the third quarter, Kupp caught a 13-yard pass and ran it into the end zone for the go-ahead touchdown. He also made a key third-down conversion in the fourth quarter to help the Seahawks seal the victory. Kupp downplayed the significance of facing his former team, but admitted the moment was "really cool" to be a part of.

  • Kupp scored the game-winning touchdown in the third quarter.
  • Kupp made a crucial third-down conversion in the fourth quarter to help the Seahawks run out the clock.

The players

Cooper Kupp

A wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks who previously played for the Los Angeles Rams.

Sam Darnold

The quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks.

Mike Macdonald

The head coach of the Seattle Seahawks.

Matthew Stafford

The quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams.

Ernest Jones IV

A linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks who was also previously with the Los Angeles Rams.

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What they’re saying

“To be in that place and be able to have the opportunity to make that play, it meant a lot. It was a really cool thing to be a part of.”

— Cooper Kupp (FOX 13 Seattle)

“How about that? Coop against his former team, NFC championship gets a touchdown. Some whispers before the game like how cool would it be if Coop scored a touchdown today, and he did. I mean, we love him. He's the best.”

— Mike Macdonald, Head Coach, Seattle Seahawks (FOX 13 Seattle)

“I'm most happy for Coop. I've been in that position, I've been there, I've left that place. I know everything he went through. I know this feels good for him, and I'm happy we were able to do it.”

— Ernest Jones IV, Linebacker, Seattle Seahawks (FOX 13 Seattle)

What’s next

Kupp and the Seahawks will face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl next week at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.

The takeaway

Kupp's heroics against his former team to send the Seahawks to the Super Bowl is a storybook ending that highlights the emotional and personal stakes involved in high-stakes playoff games. His touchdown and key third-down conversion were crucial in Seattle's victory over the Rams.