The Los Angeles Rams came out on top over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday at SoFi Stadium, LA. A 20-17 Rams victory over the Niners in the NFC Championship game has advanced them to the Super Bowl LVI. The Rams players, especially Odell Beckham Jr., were engulfed in emotions after the big win.
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The Rams-Niners game was another exciting comeback match of NFL-2021 postseason. Late in the second half, the Rams were 17-7 down. However, Cooper Kupp’s big plays in the final minutes drove the Rams to the NFC Championship victory and secured them a ticket to the Super Bowl.
Embraced by emotion, Odell Beckham Jr.
Following the victory, the Rams players were filled with emotions, especially OBJ. After the game ended, OBJ rushed over to console Niners’ wide receiver, Deebo Samuel. Samuel had a great game, but unfortunately suffered such a heartbreaking loss, so close to making it to the Super Bowl. With this gesture, Odell Beckham Jr is winning the internet. In addition, OBJ was seen running around the stadium celebrating his long-awaited victory.
OBJ to the SUPER BOWL 🚀
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— ESPN (@espn) January 31, 2022
Odell Beckham Jr., while talking to a media person expressed strong emotions regarding the victory, When the interviewer asked him about his feeling after the win, OBJ said, “I TOLD YOU, I TOLD YOU, THAT IS GOOD.” He said that this win meant everything to him because of the things he had been through. He added, “This is everything. You know I have been through a lot……. And God, it came through. So, just gotta enjoy the moment!”
"This is everything."
OBJ gets emotional after the Rams punch their ticket to the SB 💙💛 @brgridiron
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— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 31, 2022
OBJ had an incredible game for the Rams as he received 9 of the 11 passes targeted and made 113 yards. He has enjoyed one of his best games in years and what a day to do so. Because he had never been to the Super Bowl before, this victory was even more special for him.
The Rams caught up in a wave of emotion
It was a sea of emotion at the SoFi stadium on Sunday. During the game, Aaron Donald seen cheering his teammates in the huddle. The LA Rams posted a video of this and captioned: “THAT’S OUR LEADER.” Also, the key man behind the team’s victory, Matthew Stafford, hugged Aaron Donald after the victory. Stafford and his wife Kelly Hall shared an emotional moment, as this will be his first trip to the Super Bowl as well.
Matthew Stafford and his wife, Kelly, embracing after earning his first-ever trip to the Super Bowl 🥰
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— ESPN (@espn) January 31, 2022
OBJ was also spotted celebrating victory following the win over Niners. He was seen celebrating with fans and letting them know he is an NFC Champion. Further, after this huge win, OBJ
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LET ‘EM KNOW, O!
3️⃣ @obj pic.twitter.com/nSHfCk0oy6
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) January 31, 2022
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Ultimately, the long struggle and hard work had finally paid off. The Rams are going to Super Bowl LVI where they will play the AFC Champions, Cincinnati Bengals.
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