Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and defensive lineman Aaron Donald described the team’s Super Bowl triumph as the ‘best feeling in the world’.
The Rams scored a late touchdown to complete a comeback victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl 56.
The Bengals looked on course to win their first Super Bowl but the Rams, playing in their home stadium, rallied to snatch a maiden title courtesy of a 23-20 win.
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said: ‘It feels outstanding. I am so proud of this team.
‘We talk all the time about competitive greatness, about being your best when your best is required and Matt gets to finish it off – it is poetic.
‘Those guys did a great job – they took over the game. World champs baby!’
Rams quarterback Stafford added: ‘I’m so proud of this team. There are so many guys on our team who deserve this – so many great players, guys who have given their heart and soul to this team.
<p lang=«en» dir=«ltr» xml:lang=«en»>THATâS WORLD CHAMPION AARON DONALD TO YOU pic.twitter.com/L7oZtgRMOV‘That game today is the story of our season. It is up and down, but we showed up late and got it done. I’m excited!
‘We care for each other, and that starts from the top down. Sean does an unbelievable job, connecting with us as players. We follow his lead and we’re here now.’
Cooper Kupp, meanwhile, who was named the Super Bowl MVP following a brilliant season, said: ‘I’m just so thankful.
<p lang=«en» dir=«ltr» xml:lang=«en»>Sorry we couldnât get it done. Proud of our team and our fans. Love these guys‘These guys here, they challenge me, they push me and they make it so much fun coming into work every day.’
Donald, 30, hit Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow with a sack to confirm his team’s victory
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