With these numbers it is clear, Cooper Kupp's 2021 season (including playoffs), without a doubt, is, at least statistically, the best of all time for a receiver in the NFL. Jerry Rice holds the career receiving triple crown as his 1,549 catches, 22,895 receiving yards, and 197 receiving touchdowns are among the NFLs most unbreakable records. The connection he showed with Stafford was unprecedented for the first year of a quarterback-wide receiver duo. Kupp joined elite company, as only three other pass-catchers have accomplished this achievement: Jerry Rice (1990), Sterling Sharpe (1992) and Steve Smith (2005). Kupp had a breakout season in 2021 when he became the fourth NFL player to lead the league in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns.

[71] Kupp's ten receiving touchdowns tied with Mark Andrews for the second most in the NFL in 2019. Scan across. It requires an opportunity to seize all three simultaneously. ", Kupp wins Super Bowl MVP to cap record season, Source: Cards, Murray agree to $230.5M deal, Who are the NFL's highest-paid players at every position? only accomplished the feat once, but it sets out how diverse the skills needed are. [55] In Week 14, against the Philadelphia Eagles, he finished with five receptions for 118 yards and a touchdown. Is Jackson next? For instance, Rice only led the NFL in catches twice: 1990 and 1996. [68] During a 2410 Week 8 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, Kupp caught seven receptions for 220 yards and a touchdown, marking the first time in his NFL career where he had over 200 yards in a single game. Both Anquan Boldin (Fitzgeralds teammate) and Torry Holt (who should be in the Hall of Fame) ended with 102 catches. Kupp is the second straight Eagles wide receiver to win the award, following Brandon Kaufman, who won the 2012 award. Cooper Kupp sets franchise single-season record for receptions, Aaron Donald and Cooper Kupp named to 2022 Pro Bowl, Cooper Kupp surpasses 5,000 career receiving yards. Included that stretch was a season-high 163-yard, two-touchdown game against the Indianapolis Colts. Also, Kupp has never finished in the top 10 in receiving yards, and his best finishes in the other categories are ninth in receptions and second in receiving touchdowns. Kupp attended the 2017 Senior Bowl and made two receptions for 14 yards for the North, who lost 1615 to the South. Through 10 games, Kupp does have a lead in all three categories. Kupp's 145 receptions were 22 more than Davante Adams, who ranked second in that category, while Kupps 1,947 receiving yards were 300 more than Justin Jeffersons second-place finish. Youll notice a trio of bold numbers. It is well known that Kupp won the triple crown (receptions, receiving yards and touchdown receptions) in the 2021 season, but also if we include the playoffs, that becomes almost the triple crown, not of one year, of all years. With great receivers entering the NFL each season, this might be a closed group unless Kupp can maintain his ridiculous pace. Finally let's talk about touchdown receptions, Kupp's 16 put him in 15th place all-time, but if we add his six in the postseason he reached 22 and is second all-time only behind Randy Moss' 24 in 2007. Las Vegas Raiders training camp preview: How fresh is the chemistry between Derek Carr and Davante Adams? This season, Kupp earned the receiving triple crown, leading the league in receptions (145), yards (1,947) and touchdowns (16). [37] He attempted all of the combine drills, but opted to skip the bench press and broad jump. The Rams standout is on pace for 144.5 catches, 1,940 yards, and 17 touchdowns, but he will likely not need to keep that pace to win the receiving triple crown. [41] Kupp was the seventh wide receiver drafted in 2017 and became the second highest pick in Eastern Washington's school history, only behind Michael Roos who was taken by the Tennessee Titans in the 2005 NFL Draft (second round, 41st overall). All rights reserved. In the Wild Card Round against the Arizona Cardinals, Kupp recorded five receptions for 61 yards and a touchdown in the 3411 victory. Kupp also broke Rams' franchise records in receptions and yards, while shattering his own previous career-high. Kupp shortened his time in the short shuttle to 6.53s and performed positional drills for scouts and team representatives. [61] During Week 4, Kupp caught nine passes for 162 yards and two touchdowns (all single-game highs), including a career-best 70-yard scoring reception during a 3831 win over the Minnesota Vikings. Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire will be able to enjoy his first full offseason program heading into Year 3, and he's confident that will lead to greater production. [14], Kupp finished his sophomore season with 104 catches for 1,431 yards and 16 touchdowns in 13 games. Samuel has a game in hand, but his yards per game are 5.3 yards lower than Kupp. Kupp and teammate Robert Woods gave the Rams a 1,000-yard receiving duo. Kupp was named to his first career Pro Bowl in December. 89 in the NFL Top 100 Players of 2020, "NFL Draft: Cooper Kupp Poised to Make NFL History", "Davis grad, EWU All-American Cooper Kupp picked in third round of the NFL draft by Dinklebiggets", "How Cooper Kupp went from no college offers to several college records", "Adams and Kupp take top Big Sky honors, 25 Eags named All-Conference", "AFCA Honors T.J. 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[19] He was poised to break nearly every major FCS career receiving record mark during his final collegiate season. [66] Without Kupp, the Rams reached Super Bowl LIII where they lost 133 to the New England Patriots.[67]. Los Angeles Rams News and Links for 1/11/22. 2022 NFL Enterprises LLC. Set a record for receptions (33) and tied for the second-most receiving yards (478) and receiving touchdowns (6) in a postseason in NFL history.

Stafford has unlocked just that. He is the grandson of Jake Kupp, an NFL offensive lineman, and the son of Craig Kupp, an NFL quarterback. [20] At the end of Kupp's college career, his 428 career receptions and 6,464 total receiving yards are both the most in FCS history, passing marks previously held by Terrell Hudgins, who had 395 receptions and 5,250 yards playing for Elon University from 20062009. He played from 196475 as a guard with Dallas, the Washington Redskins, Atlanta Falcons, and the New Orleans Saints. It still really hasn't hit me. [58] On January 6, 2018, Kupp appeared in his first career playoff game and made eight receptions for 69 yards and a touchdown as the Rams lost by a score of 2613 to the Atlanta Falcons in an NFC Wild Card Game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. As a supplement to the corresponding Behind the Grind episode, a behind-the-scenes visual look at Rams safety Jordan Fuller's offseason rehabilitation as he makes his comeback from last year's season-ending ankle injury. The Arizona Cardinals have agreed to terms on a five-year extension for their two-time Pro Bowl quarterback Kyler Murray, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Thursday, per sources. Despite seeing 13 targets, Kupp caught five passes for 64 yards. The Cleveland Browns worked out free-agent signal-callers A.J. Each of the four AFC West clubs spent the offseason loading up on talent in what should be the most hotly contested division in the NFL in 2022. 2022 Los Angeles Rams. At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Kupp was projected to be a second or third round pick by NFL draft experts and scouts. Distraught family wants answers in Ruggs case, Cooper Kupp delivers again, this time when it mattered the most, Donald savors 'moment,' noncommittal on future, How did the Rams come back? You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! [6][7], On November 26, 2013, Kupp was named to the All-Big Sky Conference First Team as a unanimous selection and was also the recipient of the conference's first-ever Freshman of the Year Award. Meanwhile, Smith led the NFL in receiving yards over Santana Moss by 80 yards. Joined former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana as the only players to win Offensive Player of the Year and Super Bowl MVP in the same season. Kupp was born in Yakima, Washington. Lower on the chart, Tyreek Hill and D.K.

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner is one of the most decorated defensive players in the NFL. Don Hutson did it five times including four years in a row from 1941 to 1944. A look: After Beckham was hurt, Kupp had just two catches for 22 yards before the Rams' final offensive series. Sadly for Sharpe, a certain Rice existed. [5], He was also a three-year letter winner in basketball. [9], Kupp was named a consensus first-team All-American, having been honored by the four major selectors at the FCS level, consisting of the American Football Coaches Association,[10] the Associated Press,[11] The Sports Network[12] and the Walter Camp Football Foundation. Cooper Kupp finished the 2021 regular season leading all wide receivers in receptions, yards and touchdowns. To wrap up the trio, Smith tied Marvin Harrison with 12 touchdowns. Since 2005, Smiths 103 catches would not have led the NFL in any subsequent season. All rights reserved. When it was over and his vision had become reality, Kupp struggled to find words on the podium. "I trust that as the game goes on, I will have opportunities, as well, and I just want to stay ready for those things, stay locked in.". [3] A two-way All-State selection, he earned first team 4A All-State honors as a defensive back and honorable mention accolades as a wide receiver from the Associated Press, as selected by sportswriters and broadcasters. What does the Rams salary cap and roster build look like in 2023? The Green Bay Packers have officially signed second-round wide receiver Christian Watson to his rookie deal, the team announced Wednesday. He led Davis to a 232 record and won the State 4A Tournament championship during his senior year for the Pirates. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Kupp attended the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis and completed all the combine drills except for the bench press.

Steve Smith Sr. ranked him as the best wide receiver in the draft class. The Rams can only hope their historical season continues deep into the postseason.