Cooper Kupp became the eighth receiver to be named Super Bowl MVP after helping the Rams defeat the Bengals this past Sunday night. Kupp’s performance, however, is a little different from the other receivers who have won Super Bowl MVP.
Kupp is the first receiver to win Super Bowl MVP who did not lead all receivers in receiving yards in the game. Kupp, who caught eight passes for 92 yards and two touchdowns (including the game-winning score), had a slightly lower receiving total than Bengals receiver Tee Higgins, who caught four passes for 100 yards and two scores. Most of Higgins’ damage was done on a 75-yard touchdown reception that gave Cincinnati a 17-13 lead at the start of the second half.
Here’s a look at how the stats of the seven previous receivers that won Super Bowl MVP compared to the second-leading receiver.
XLynn Swann (PIT): 4 catches, 161 yards, 1 TD Drew Pearson (DAL): 2 catches, 59 yards,…..