The Los Angeles Rams enjoyed a fantastic 2021 season, the first year with Matthew Stafford at the helm. They went 12-5 in the regular season, won the NFC West and went on to win Super Bowl LVI, capping off an incredible year.
Cooper Kupp was a major part of the Rams’ title run, leading the NFL in receiving yards, receptions and touchdown catches. He continued his dominance in the playoffs, eventually winning Super Bowl MVP after catching the game-winner against the Bengals.
Both Kupp and the Rams as a team have been nominated for awards at this year’s ESPYs, which will take place on July 20.
Kupp has been nominated for Best Championship Performance and Best NFL Player, while the Rams are among the champions nominated for Best Team. Take a look at the other nominees in those categories below.
BEST CHAMPIONSHIP PERFORMANCE
- Cooper Kupp, Los Angeles Rams – Super Bowl LVI
- Julianna Peña, UFC 269
- Max Verstappen, F1 – Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
- Cale Makar, Colorado Avalanche – Stanley Cup Finals
BEST TEAM
- Golden State Warriors, NBA
- Chicago Sky, WNBA
- Atlanta Braves, MLB
- Los Angeles Rams, NFL
- Oklahoma Sooners, NCAA Softball
- Georgia Bulldogs, NCAA Football
- Colorado Avalanche, NHL
BEST NFL PLAYER
- Cooper Kupp, Los Angeles Rams
- T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers
- Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers
- Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts
