There’s a common belief in the NFL that wide receivers don’t win championships – and for the most part, it’s true. They can help a team win the Super Bowl, but they’re nowhere near as valuable as quarterbacks, offensive linemen or even pass rushers.
Cooper Kupp might be the exception to the rule. And if history is any indication of how Super Bowl LVI will go, the Rams will be crowned champions of the football world on Sunday night.
According to NFL Research, Kupp is just the third player to reach the Super Bowl after leading the NFL in receiving yards. Jerry Rice did it twice and Drew Pearson did it once.