Nearly a year after the Los Angeles Rams made it clear that Cooper Kupp was no longer in their plans, the veteran wide receiver is thriving in a new uniform-and making his presence felt in the biggest way possible. Now with the Seattle Seahawks, Kupp is headed back to the Super Bowl, helping lift a franchise that hadn’t reached the big game in over a decade.
Let’s be honest: When Kupp signed with Seattle, not many expected him to be a game-changer. He was coming off a down year, questions lingered about his health, and the Seahawks already had a promising young receiving corps.
But Kupp? He’s always had a knack for showing up when it matters most-and that’s exactly what he did in the NFC Championship Game.
Seattle punched its ticket to the Super Bowl with a 31-27 win, and while quarterback Sam Darnold stole the spotlight with a sharp 25-for-36 performance for 346 yards and three touchdowns, Kupp’s contributions were anything but minor. He hauled in four catches for 36 yards and a touchdown, providing a steady veteran presence in key moments. It wasn’t a gaudy stat line, but it was vintage Kupp-smart routes, sure hands, and a nose for the end zone.
Darnold’s resurgence has been one of the more underrated stories of this postseason, and in this one, he looked composed and confident. He spread the ball around effectively, but Jaxon Smith-Njigba was the breakout star, torching the defense for 10 receptions, 153 yards, and a touchdown. Kenneth Walker III chipped in with 62 tough yards and a score on the ground, giving Seattle a balanced attack that kept the Rams’ defense guessing all night.
But amid all the offensive fireworks, Kupp’s performance carried an added layer of significance. After being released by the Rams-just two years removed from helping them win a Super Bowl-he found new life in Seattle.
The Seahawks took a chance, signing him to a three-year, $45 million deal in free agency. Now, that investment is paying off in a big way.
For Kupp, this isn’t just about proving he still belongs. It’s about redemption. It’s about showing that even after being cast aside, he can still be a difference-maker on a championship-caliber team.
That emotional weight wasn’t lost on those closest to him. His wife, Anna Marie Kupp, shared a heartfelt message after the game, reflecting on the journey the couple has taken since his departure from Los Angeles.
She spoke candidly about the confusion, the lack of control, and the faith it took to navigate the uncertainty. It was a raw, honest glimpse into the personal toll that professional transitions can bring-even for NFL stars.
And while emotions were clearly running high, they weren’t limited to the Kupp household. Tensions reportedly boiled over between coaches from both teams after the game, with an elevator exchange nearly turning physical over a joke involving Kupp.
That’s how fresh the wound still is. That’s how much this rivalry-and this player-still matters.
Kupp’s regular-season numbers were modest: 47 catches, 593 yards, and two touchdowns over 16 games. But stats don’t always tell the full story.
What he’s brought to Seattle is leadership, experience, and the ability to deliver in pressure-packed moments. And now, in his first season with the Seahawks, he’s heading back to the Super Bowl.
A year ago, it looked like Cooper Kupp’s best days might be behind him. Now, he’s one win away from adding another ring to his résumé-and doing it with a team that believed in him when others didn’t.