Live-Blogging Shish on Professional Football: Super Bowl LVI-Los Angeles Rams vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Super Bowl LVI: Los Angeles Rams vs. Cincinnati Bengals

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Hello, and welcome to another edition of ‘Live-Blogging Shish on Professional Football’. Tonight, it is Super Bowl LVI, between the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals.

Rams return to the Super Bowl since losing to New England Patriots in Super Bowl LIII. This is the second Super Bowl appearance for the Rams since returning to Los Angeles. Now, they are the second consecutive team to host and play in the same Super Bowl.

This is a special game for Rams Quarterback Matthew Stafford. Stafford spent his first 12 seasons as the lone bright spot for the Detroit Lions. This Season, he took the Rams to the Super Bowl, in his first year as Rams Quarterback.

This is a special time for Bengals 2nd year quarterback, Joe Burrow. Burrow is coming back from an injury-shortened rookie season. As the season progressed, he showed why Cincinnati picked him to be the first pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.

Rams defeated Cardinals, at Bucs, and vs. 49ers to get to the Super Bowl. While Bengals defeated Raiders, at Titans and Chiefs to get to Inglewood.

Rams are led by Matthew Stafford in passing. While Sony Michel leads Los Angeles in rushing. And Cooper Kupp leads the Southern California NFC team in receiving.

For the Bengals, they are led by Joe Burrow in passing. Joe Mixon leads Cincinnati in rushing. And Ja’Marr Chase leads the Southern Ohio AFC Franchise in receiving.

Los Angeles averages 386.8 YPG (287.8 through the air and 99.0 on the ground). Defensively, they yield 286.7 YPG (232.7 through the air and 54.0 on the ground). Their turnover/takeaway ratio is +2.

As for the Bengals, they average 385.2 YPG (282.7 through the air and 102.5 on the ground). Defensively, they yield 395.7 YPG (268.3 through the air and 127.3 on the ground). Their turnover/takeaway ratio is even.

It is Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals, in Super Bowl LVI. The AFC-NFC Championship Game will come on shortly.

Rams are in their road white jerseys, gold pants, and ram decal blue and gold helmets. While the Bengals are in their home black jerseys, white pants, and Bengal decal orange and black helmets.

Billy Jean King brings out the coin for the Coin Toss. King flips the call. 

Bengals won the toss, but elected to defer. Rams will receive. 

1st Quarter:
Los Angeles Rams Possession (From Left to Right):
15:00: McPherson kicks the ball to Rams Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on LAR 25. 1st & 10.
14:55: Akers runs the ball to LAR 28. 2nd & 7.
14:30: Stafford throws a completed pass to Akers, who moves the ball to LAR 36. 1st & 10.
13:42: Akers runs the ball for no gain. 2nd & 10.
13:21: Stafford gets sacked by Henderson at LAR 27. 3rd & 19.
12:45: Henderson runs the ball for a loss at LAR 26. 4th & 20.
11:54: Hekker punts the ball to T. Taylor, who moves the ball to CIN 42. 1st & 10.

Cincinnati Bengals Possession (From Right to Left):
​11:47: Burrow throws a completed pass to Boyd, who goes ob at Midfield. 2nd & 2.
11:17: Mixon runs the ball to LAR 49. 3rd & 1.
10:34: Perine runs the ball for no gain. 4th & 1.
9:57: Burrow throws an incomplete pass. Turnover on Downs. 

Los Angeles Rams Possession:
​9:52: Akers runs the ball to LAR 48. 2nd & 11.
9:25: Stafford runs the ball to CIN 44. 3rd & 3.
8:36: Stafford throws a completed pass to Kupp, who moves the ball to CIN 24. 1st & 10.
7:50: Henderson runs the ball to CIN 20. 2nd & 6.
7:07: Stafford throws a completed pass to Henderson, who moves the ball to CIN 17. 3rd & 3.
6:22: TOUCHDOWN: Stafford throws a 17-yard TD pass to Odell Beckham, Jr. Gay kicks PAT. LAR 7, CIN 0

Cincinnati Bengals Possession:
​6:22: Gay kicks the ball to Bengals Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on CIN 25. 1st & 10. 
6:15: Burrow throws a completed pass to Mixon, for no gain. 2nd & 10.
5:32: Burrow throws a completed pass to Chase, who is down at CIN 31. 3rd & 4.
4:54: Burrow throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 4.
4:48: Huber punts the ball to Powell, who calls for a fair catch at LAR 28. 1st & 10.

Los Angeles Rams Possession:
​4:42: Stafford throws a completed pass to Skowronek, who is down at LAR 33. 2nd & 5.
3:59: PENALTY: Delay of Game against Rams. Ball on LAR 28. 2nd & 10.
3:27: Michel runs the ball to LAR 31. 3rd & 7.
2:57: Stafford throws a completed pass to Jefferson, who is stopped at LAR 34. 4th & 4.
2:09: Hekker punts the ball to T. Taylor, who moves the ball to CIN 31. 1st & 10.

Cincinnati Bengals Possession:
​2:02: Mixon runs the ball to CIN 41. 1st & 10.
1:23: Burrow throws a completed pass to Chase, who moves the ball to LAR 11. 1st & 10.
:38: Burrow throws an incomplete pass 2nd & 10.
:36: Burrow throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 10.
:31: Burrow throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 10.
:29: FIELD GOAL: McPherson kicks a 29-yard FG. LAR 7, CIN 3

Los Angeles Rams Possession:
:28: McPherson kicks the ball to Rams Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on LAR 25. 1st & 10.
:24: Akers runs the ball to LAR 24. 2nd & 11.
:00: The End of 1st Quarter.

Halftime:
LAR 7, CIN 3

2nd Quarter:
Los Angeles Rams Possession (From Right to Left):
​14:55: Stafford throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
14:47: Stafford throws a completed pass to Beckham, who moves the ball to CIN 40. 1st & 10.
14:08: Stafford throws a completed pass to Henderson, who goes ob at CIN 16. 1st & 10.
13:32: Henderson runs the ball to CIN 11. 2nd & 5.
12:56: RAMS TIMEOUT #1: LAR 7, CIN 3
12:51: TOUCHDOWN: Stafford throws a 11-yard TD pass to Kupp. Rams were unable to make PAT. LAR 13, CIN 3

Cincinnati Bengals Possession (From Left to Right):
12:51: Gay kicks the ball to Bengals Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on CIN 25. 1st & 10.
12:43: Burrow throws a completed pass to Boyd, who moves the ball to CIN 36. 1st & 10.
12:10: Mixon runs the ball to CIN 37. 2nd & 9.
11:27: Burrow throws a completed pass to Chase, who moves the ball to CIN 48. 1st & 10.
10:55: Mixon runs the ball to LAR 37. 1st & 10.
10:17: Mixon runs the ball to LAR 34. 2nd & 7.
9:38: Burrow throws a completed pass to Mixon, who is down at LAR 33. 3rd & 6.
8:48: Burrow throws a completed pass to Higgins, who is down at LAR 19. 1st & 10.
8:09: Mixon runs the ball to LAR 15. 2nd & 6.
7:32: Burrow throws a completed pass to Boyd, who is down at LAR 11. 3rd & 2.
6:52: Burrow throws a completed pass to Chase, who goes ob at LAR 8. 1st & Goal.
6:19: Mixon runs the ball to LAR 8. 2nd & Goal.
5:47: TOUCHDOWN: Mixon throws a HB pass to Higgins. McPherson kicks PAT. LAR 13, CIN 10

Los Angeles Rams Possession:
​5:47: McPherson kicks the ball to Rams Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on LAR 25. 1st & 10.
5:42: Akers runs the ball to LAR 31. 2nd & 4.
5:13: Stafford throws a completed pass to Jefferson, who moves the ball to LAR 44. 1st & 10.
4:33: Akers runs the ball to LAR 45. 2nd & 9.
3:50: Stafford throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 9.
3:50: RAMS INJURY TIMEOUT: Odell Beckham, Junior is down favoring his knee. LAR 13, CIN 10
3:39: Stafford throws a completed pass to Hopkins, who is down at CIN 39. 1st & 10.
3:08: PENALTY: False Start against Rams. Ball on CIN 44. 1st & 15.
2:40: Stafford throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 15.
2:35: Akers runs the ball to CIN 43. 3rd & 14.
2:00: INTERCEPTION: Stafford throws an interception in the endzone. Ball on CIN 20. 1st & 10.
2:00: PENALTY: Taunting against Bengals. Ball on CIN 10. 1st & 10.
2:00 WARNING: LAR 13, CIN 10
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Cincinnati Bengals Possession:
1:52: Burrow throws a completed pass to Higgins, who is down at CIN 15. 2nd & 5.
1:21: Burrow throws a completed pass to Uzomah, who is down at CIN 21. 1st & 10.
:55: Burrow throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
:47: Burrow throws a completed pass to Boyd, who goes ob at CIN 25. 3rd & 6.
:42: Burrow gets sacked by Floyd at CIN 17. 4th & 14.
:42: RAMS TIMEOUT #2: LAR 13, CIN 10
:30: Huber punts the ball to Powell, who moves the ball to LAR 41. 1st & 10.

Los Angeles Rams Possession:
​:26: Stafford throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
:18: Stafford throws a completed pass to Kupp, who is down at Midfield. 3rd & 1.
:18: RAMS FINAL TIMEOUT: LAR 13, CIN 10
:12: Stafford throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 1.
:04: Hekker punts the ball to Bengals Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on CIN 20. 1st & 10.

Cincinnati Bengals Possession:
:03: Burrow takes a knee to end the 1st Half.
:00: Bengals will receive to start the 2nd Half.

Halftime:
LAR 10, CIN 13

Halftime Leaders:
Passing: Stafford (LAR) 12/18, 165 yards, 2 TDs 
Rushing: Mixon (CIN) 7 carries, 40 yards
Receiving: Kupp (LAR) 3 receptions, 40 yards, TD

Halftime Thoughts:
Rams were able to move and score early in this game. But Odell Beckham's injury could change the strategy of the game for both teams. 

3rd Quarter:
Cincinnati Bengals Possession (From Right to Left):
​15:00: Gay kicks the ball to Bengals Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on CIN 25. 1st & 10.
14:48: TOUCHDOWN: Burrow throws a 75-yard TD pass to Higgins. McPherson kicks PAT. LAR 13, CIN 17

Los Angeles Rams Possession (From Left to Right):
​14:44: McPherson kicks the ball to Powell, who moves the ball to LAR 17. 1st & 10.
14:38: INTERCEPTION: Stafford throws an interception. Bengals Ball. Ball on LAR 31. 1st & 10.

Cincinnati Bengals Possession:
14:28: Burrow throws a completed pass to Mixon, who is down at LAR 31. 2nd & 10.
14:11: Burrow runs the ball and gets 'sacked by Aaron Donald. Ball on LAR 32. 3rd & 11.
13:44: Burrow throws a completed pass to Chase, who is down at LAR 22. 4th & 1.
13:03: Burrow runs for the 1st Down at LAR 17. 1st & 10.
12:23: Mixon runs the ball to LAR 16. 2nd & 9.
11:32: Burrow throws a completed pass to Uzomah, who is down at LAR 11. 3rd & 3.
10:56: Burrow gets sacked by Donald at LAR 20. 4th & 12.
10:15: FIELD GOAL: McPherson kicks a 38-yard FG. LAR 13, CIN 20

Los Angeles Rams Possession:
​10:15: McPherson kicks the ball to Rams Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on LAR 25. 1st & 10.
10:10: Akers runs the ball to LAR 26. 2nd & 9.
9:49: Stafford throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 9.
9:43: Stafford throws a completed pass to Henderson, who is down at LAR 42. 1st & 10.
9:03: Henderson runs the ball to LAR 43. 2nd & 9.
8:34: Stafford throws a completed pass to Kupp, who is down at CIN 45. 1st & 10.
7:55: Stafford throws a completed pass to Hopkins, who moves the ball to CIN 28. 1st & 10.
7:22: Stafford throws a completed pass to Skowronek, who is down at CIN 22. 2nd & 4.
6:38: Akers runs the ball to CIN 23. 3rd & 5.
6:02: Kupp throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 5.
5:58: FIELD GOAL: Gay kicks a 41-yard FG. LAR 16, CIN 20

Cincinnati Bengals Possession:
5:58: Gay kicks the ball to Bengals Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on CIN 25. 1st & 10.
​5:52: Mixon runs the ball to CIN 29. 2nd & 6.
5:24: Burrow gets sacked by Jones at CIN 22. 3rd & 13.
4:37: Burrow throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 13.
4:28: Huber punts the ball to Powell, who moves the ball to LAR 47. 1st & 10.

Los Angeles Rams Possession:
​4:23: Stafford throws a completed pass to Jefferson, who is down at LAR 46. 2nd & 11.
4:08: BENGALS INJURY TIMEOUT: LAR 16, CIN 20
3:49: Stafford throws a completed pass to Akers, who is down at Midfield. 3rd & 7.
3:30: Stafford gets sacked by Reader at LAR 44. 4th & 13.
2:47: Hekker punts the ball to CIN 16. 1st & 10.

Cincinnati Bengals Possession:
​2:42: Burrow gets sacked by Robinson at CIN 14. 2nd & 12.
1:58: Burrow gets sacked by Miller at CIN 4. 3rd & 22.
1:17: Burrow throws a completed pass to Thomas, who is down at CIN 21. 4th & 6.
:36: Huber punts the ball to Powell, who is down at LAR 48. 1st & 10.

Los Angeles Rams Possession:
:31: Akers runs the ball to CIN 47. 2nd & 5.
:00: The End of 3rd Quarter.

End of 3rd Quarter:
LAR 16, CIN 20

4th Quarter:
Los Angeles Rams Possession (From Right to Left):
​14:55: Akers runs the ball to CIN 49. 3rd & 7.
14:11: Stafford throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 7.
14:04: Hekker punts the ball Taylor, who calls for a fair catch at CIN 16.

Cincinnati Bengals Possession (From Left to Right):
13:55: Mixon runs the ball to CIN 17. 2nd & 9.
13:05: Burrow throws a completed pass to Boyd, who moves the ball to CIN 33. 1st & 10.
12:34: Mixon runs the ball to CIN 34. 2nd & 9.
11:55: Burrow throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 9.
11:47: Burrow gets sacked at CIN 28. PENALTY: Unnecessary Roughness against Bengals. Ball on CIN 14. 4th & 29.
11:29: Huber punts the ball to Powell, who is down at LAR 35. 1st & 10.

Los Angeles Rams Possession:
​11:22: Stafford throws a completed pass to Jefferson, who moves the ball to LAR 42. 2nd & 3.
10:49: Michel runs the ball for no gain. 3rd & 3.
10:07: Stafford throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 3.
9:58: Hekker punts the ball to CIN 16, where the ball goes out of bounds. 1st & 10.

Cincinnati Bengals Possession:
​9:50: Mixon runs the ball to CIN 28. 1st & 10.
9:07: Mixon runs the ball to CIN 35. 2nd & 3.
8:30: Mixon runs the ball to CIN 37. 3rd & 1.
7:56: Burrow throws a completed pass to Evans, who is down at CIN 39. 1st & 10.
7:18: Burrow throws a completed pass to Mixon, who is down at CIN 35. 2nd & 14.
6:44: Mixon runs the ball to CIN 39. 3rd & 10.
6:37: RAMS INJURY TIMEOUT: LAR 16, CIN 20
6:20: Burrow throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 10.
6:13: Huber punts the ball to Powell, who calls for a fair catch at LAR 21. 1st & 10.

Los Angeles Rams Possession:
6:07: Stafford throws a completed pass to Hopkins, who is down at LAR 30. 2nd & 1.​
5:44: Stafford throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 1.
5:38: Akers runs the ball for no gain. 4th & 1.
4:55: Kupp runs an end around to LAR 37. 1st & 10.
4:31: Stafford throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
4:26: Stafford throws a completed pass to Kupp, who is down at LAR 45. 3rd & 2.
4:00: Stafford throws a completed pass to Hopkins, who is down at CIN 49. 1st & 10.
3:33: Stafford throws a completed pass to Akers, who is down at CIN 46. 2nd & 7.
2:58: Stafford throws a completed pass to Kupp, who is down at CIN 26. 1st & 10.
2:28: Stafford throws a completed pass to Kupp, who is down at CIN 18. 2nd & 2.
1:55; Akers runs the ball to CIN 9. 1st & Goal.
2:00 WARNING: LAR 16, CIN 20
1:51: Stafford throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & Goal.
1:47: Stafford throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & Goal.
1:44: Stafford throws an incomplete pass. PENALTY: Holding against Bengals. Ball on CIN 4. 1st & Goal.
1:38: Offsetting Penalties. 1st & Goal.
1:35: PENALTY: Pass Interference against Bengals. Ball on CIN 1. 1st & Goal.
1:29: Stafford runs the ball for no gain. 2nd & Goal.
1:29: BENGALS TIMEOUT #1: LAR 16, CIN 20
1:25: TOUCHDOWN: Stafford throws an 1-yard TD pass to Kupp. Gay kicks PAT. LAR 23, CIN 20

Cincinnati Bengals Possession:
​1:25: Gay kicks the ball to Bengals Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on CIN 25. 1st & 10.
1:19: Burrow throws a completed pass to Chase, who moves the ball to CIN 41. 1st & 10.
1:13: Burrow throws a completed pass to Boyd, who is down at Midfield. 2nd & 1.
:48: Burrow throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 1.
:43: Perine runs the ball for no gain. 4th & 1.
:43: BENGALS TIMEOUT #2: LAR 23, CIN 20
;39: Burrow throws an incomplete pass. Turnover on Downs. Ball on Midfield. 1st & 10.

Los Angeles Rams Possession:
:37: Stafford takes a knee to end Super Bowl LVI.
:00: The End of Super Bowl LVI.

Final:
LAR 23, CIN 20

Los Angeles Rams win Super Bowl LVI. Rams 2nd Super Bowl Championship in Franchise History and 1st as Los Angeles. 

NFL Commissioner Roger Goddell gave the Los Angeles Rams the Vince Lombardi Trophy. 

Cooper Kupp won Super Bowl LVI Most Valuable Player.

Final Leaders:
Passing: Stafford (LAR) 26/40, 283 yards, 3 TDs, 2 INT
Rushing: Mixon (CIN) 15 carries, 72 yards
Receiving: Kupp (LAR) 8 receptions, 92 yards, 2 TDs

Final Thoughts:
A great game in this year's Super Bowl LVI. There was offense, and defense. This game was won by the Rams' stars Matthew Stafford, Cooper Kupp, and Aaron Donald. Rams overcame a lack of running game, an injury to Odell Beckham, Junior, and turnovers. 

For the Bengals, their inability to protect Joe Burrow showed itself. 

Rams will probably have Matthew Stafford, Cooper Kupp, Aaron Donald, Jalen Ramsey, and Andrew Whitworth will be Hall of Famers. 

Once again, Los Angeles Rams are the Super Bowl LVI Champions.

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