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Fresh Off Injury, Rams’ Cooper Kupp Makes Rookie Mistake, Gets Important Fact About ‘Spring Chicken’ Matthew Stafford Wrong

Published 10/06/2023, 4:07 PM EDT

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Cooper Kupp has blessed the Los Angeles Rams with his significant presence after hamstring recovery. Now that the wide receiver is back in good health, it’s time to get out of the monotonous schedule a bit and engage in a fun activity. Kupp seemed to be enjoying his time after long!

The Rams recently posted a video where Kupp and his close friend, Matthew Stafford engage in some light and compelling activity. The short video depicted the strong bond the two have while they spend quality time with each other. The activity was a challenge to Kupp and he definitely could not complete it.

Cooper Kupp surprises Matthew Stafford

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The LA Rams on X (Formerly Twitter)  updated the fans on Kupp and Stafford’s most recent teammate trivia. Eager to find out how well Kupp knows him, QB Matthew Stafford decided to test his close friend.  “What year was I born?” the quarterback asked a surprisingly easy question. However, for the WR it was not that easy. “It was just way before me is what I know,” said Kupp.

 

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Stafford then cracked a joke saying that it does not end in BC. His friend seemed quite lost in thought while making guessing sounds which compelled Stafford to make another joke. “It’s the Jeopardy soundtrack”. Kupp soon wrote his answer on the board- ‘1987’ and that made his QB friend feel very old. “This guy thinks I am so old. I am a spring chicken,” said Stafford surprised.

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The quarterback then revealed his birth year- ‘1988’. Kupp said ‘Come on‘ but he was glad to guess more on the old side. Cooper Kupp and Matthew Stafford are worldwide popular for their close relationship. Therefore, it is interesting to note other activities that the two have previously engaged in.

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Kupp and Stafford’s special friendship

The quarterback and wide receiver’s chemistry and connection on and off the field have been described as ‘historically great’. Considered the team’s ‘bread and butter’, the two have participated in many activities together. One time, the two were at Kupp’s place working out together during the offseason and Stafford accidentally broke his tank sled while training.

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The two have also started a podcast together called Nine and Dime where they both immerse in discussing various topics and share their stories. Cooper Kupp and Matthew Stafford have been further working on their on-field connection to present an exceptional performance. Now that the duo are back on the field, how do you think the Rams’ upcoming match will go?

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Sadafreen Ahmed

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Sadafreen Ahmed is an NFL writer at EssentiallySports. She is interested in covering the game and also likes to talk about the heated off-court drama. She has a knack for spotting the entertainment angles in NFL events.
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