Super Bowl matchup: Rams face Bengals
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The Los Angeles Rams rallied past the San Francisco 49ers 20-17 for the NFC title, and will play the Super Bowl at home against Cincinnati.
The Rams hosted San Francisco at SoFi Stadium, which will be the site of the Feb. 13 Super Bowl. The Rams were 14-5 and San Francisco 12-7.
Matthew Stafford passed for 337 yards and hit Cooper Kupp with two touchdown passes for the Rams (15-5), who began the fourth quarter down 17-7. But after Kupp’s second TD catch and a tying field goal on a drive extended by Jaquiski Tartt’s brutal dropped interception, the Rams drove for Matt Gay’s go-ahead, 30-yard field goal with 1:46 to play.
Earlier, matching the biggest comeback in an AFC championship game, the Bengals rallied from an 18-point hole to stun Kansas City 27-24 in overtime Sunday for their first trip to the big game since the 1988 season. The team that won only two games in 2019, earning them the top overall draft pick that they used on quarterback Joe Burrow, pretty much dominated the Chiefs after the first quarter.
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Super Bowl matchup: Rams face BengalsMark J. Terrill
San Francisco 49ers' Dre Greenlaw (57) stops Los Angeles Rams' Matthew Stafford during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Mark J. TerrillSan Francisco 49ers' Dre Greenlaw (57) stops Los Angeles Rams' Matthew Stafford during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Super Bowl matchup: Rams face BengalsMark J. Terrill
Los Angeles Rams' Cooper Kupp reacts after catching a touchdown pass during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Mark J. TerrillLos Angeles Rams' Cooper Kupp reacts after catching a touchdown pass during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Super Bowl matchup: Rams face BengalsElaine Thompson
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) dives into the end zone to score past Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Elaine ThompsonSan Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) dives into the end zone to score past Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
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Super Bowl matchup: Rams face BengalsMarcio Jose Sanchez
Los Angeles Rams' Matthew Stafford throws as he is hit during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Marcio Jose SanchezLos Angeles Rams' Matthew Stafford throws as he is hit during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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Super Bowl matchup: Rams face BengalsJed Jacobsohn
Los Angeles Rams' Ben Skowronek can't catch a pass in the end zone during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Jed JacobsohnLos Angeles Rams' Ben Skowronek can't catch a pass in the end zone during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
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Super Bowl matchup: Rams face BengalsElaine Thompson
San Francisco 49ers' Jimmie Ward (1) celebrates with teammates after an interception during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Elaine ThompsonSan Francisco 49ers' Jimmie Ward (1) celebrates with teammates after an interception during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
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Super Bowl matchup: Rams face BengalsElaine Thompson
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, right, argues a call during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Elaine ThompsonSan Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, right, argues a call during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
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Super Bowl matchup: Rams face BengalsMark J. Terrill
San Francisco 49ers' Robbie Gould (9) kicks a field goal during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Mark J. TerrillSan Francisco 49ers' Robbie Gould (9) kicks a field goal during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Super Bowl matchup: Rams face BengalsElaine Thompson
San Francisco 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo (10) scrambles during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Elaine ThompsonSan Francisco 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo (10) scrambles during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
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Super Bowl matchup: Rams face BengalsElaine Thompson
The Chainsmokers perform during halftime of the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Elaine ThompsonThe Chainsmokers perform during halftime of the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
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Super Bowl matchup: Rams face BengalsElaine Thompson
San Francisco 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo (10) hands off to Elijah Mitchell during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Elaine ThompsonSan Francisco 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo (10) hands off to Elijah Mitchell during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
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Super Bowl matchup: Rams face BengalsElaine Thompson
San Francisco 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo, left, escapes a sack attempt by Los Angeles Rams' Obo Okoronkwo during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Elaine ThompsonSan Francisco 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo, left, escapes a sack attempt by Los Angeles Rams' Obo Okoronkwo during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
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Super Bowl matchup: Rams face BengalsMark J. Terrill
San Francisco 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo throws during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Mark J. TerrillSan Francisco 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo throws during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Super Bowl matchup: Rams face BengalsElaine Thompson
San Francisco 49ers' George Kittle can't catch a pass during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Elaine ThompsonSan Francisco 49ers' George Kittle can't catch a pass during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
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Super Bowl matchup: Rams face BengalsElaine Thompson
Fans cheer during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Elaine ThompsonFans cheer during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
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Super Bowl matchup: Rams face BengalsMark J. Terrill
Actor Jeremy Renner, middle, has some fun during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Mark J. TerrillActor Jeremy Renner, middle, has some fun during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Super Bowl matchup: Rams face BengalsElaine Thompson
Los Angeles Rams' Kendall Blanton, middle, is tackled between San Francisco 49ers' Ambry Thomas, bottom, and Azeez Al-Shaair during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Elaine ThompsonLos Angeles Rams' Kendall Blanton, middle, is tackled between San Francisco 49ers' Ambry Thomas, bottom, and Azeez Al-Shaair during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
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Super Bowl matchup: Rams face BengalsElaine Thompson
San Francisco 49ers' D.J. Jones (93) applies pressure to Los Angeles Rams' Matthew Stafford during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Elaine ThompsonSan Francisco 49ers' D.J. Jones (93) applies pressure to Los Angeles Rams' Matthew Stafford during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
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Super Bowl matchup: Rams face BengalsJed Jacobsohn
San Francisco 49ers' George Kittle (85) catches a touchdown pass during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Jed JacobsohnSan Francisco 49ers' George Kittle (85) catches a touchdown pass during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
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Super Bowl matchup: Rams face BengalsElaine Thompson
Los Angeles Rams' Kendall Blanton (86) runs during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Elaine ThompsonLos Angeles Rams' Kendall Blanton (86) runs during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
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Super Bowl matchup: Rams face BengalsMark J. Terrill
A Los Angeles Rams fan watches during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Rams and the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Mark J. TerrillA Los Angeles Rams fan watches during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Rams and the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Super Bowl matchup: Rams face BengalsJed Jacobsohn
Los Angeles Rams' Kendall Blanton, left, congratulates Cooper Kupp on his touchdown catch during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Jed JacobsohnLos Angeles Rams' Kendall Blanton, left, congratulates Cooper Kupp on his touchdown catch during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
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Super Bowl matchup: Rams face BengalsElaine Thompson
San Francisco 49ers' Elijah Mitchell (25) runs during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Elaine ThompsonSan Francisco 49ers' Elijah Mitchell (25) runs during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
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Super Bowl matchup: Rams face BengalsMarcio Jose Sanchez
San Francisco 49ers' Elijah Mitchell (25) runs during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Marcio Jose SanchezSan Francisco 49ers' Elijah Mitchell (25) runs during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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Super Bowl matchup: Rams face BengalsMark J. Terrill
San Francisco 49ers' Jimmie Ward, left, is called for a penalty as he hits Los Angeles Rams' Odell Beckham Jr. during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Mark J. TerrillSan Francisco 49ers' Jimmie Ward, left, is called for a penalty as he hits Los Angeles Rams' Odell Beckham Jr. during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Super Bowl matchup: Rams face BengalsMarcio Jose Sanchez
San Francisco 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo (10) throws as he is hit during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Marcio Jose SanchezSan Francisco 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo (10) throws as he is hit during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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Super Bowl matchup: Rams face BengalsCharlie Riedel
Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson, center, celebrates with teammates after kicking a 32-yard field goal during the first half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Charlie RiedelCincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson, center, celebrates with teammates after kicking a 32-yard field goal during the first half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Super Bowl matchup: Rams face BengalsEric Gay
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) reacts during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Eric GayKansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) reacts during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Super Bowl matchup: Rams face BengalsCharlie Riedel
Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson (2) kicks a 31-yard field goal during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Charlie RiedelCincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson (2) kicks a 31-yard field goal during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Super Bowl matchup: Rams face BengalsEric Gay
Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson (2) celebrates with Kevin Huber (10) after kicking a 52-yard field goal during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Eric GayCincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson (2) celebrates with Kevin Huber (10) after kicking a 52-yard field goal during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Super Bowl matchup: Rams face BengalsPaul Sancya
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) fumbles the ball as he is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard (94) during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Paul SancyaKansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) fumbles the ball as he is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard (94) during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Super Bowl matchup: Rams face BengalsPaul Sancya
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard (94) celebrates after tackling Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Paul SancyaCincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard (94) celebrates after tackling Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Super Bowl matchup: Rams face BengalsPaul Sancya
Cincinnati Bengals safety Vonn Bell (24) intercepts a pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill, center, as Bengals free safety Jessie Bates (30) defends during overtime in the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Bengals won 27-24. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Paul SancyaCincinnati Bengals safety Vonn Bell (24) intercepts a pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill, center, as Bengals free safety Jessie Bates (30) defends during overtime in the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Bengals won 27-24. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Super Bowl matchup: Rams face BengalsJeff Dean
Kansas City Chiefs free safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) tackles Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (85) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Jeff DeanKansas City Chiefs free safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) tackles Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (85) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
