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Photos: Rams defeat Bengals 23-20 in Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium

 Rams defensive end Aaron Donald celebrates.
Rams defensive end Aaron Donald celebrates after presuring Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow in the final moments of the game.
(Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times)
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The Rams won their first Super Bowl in Los Angeles on Sunday in a 23-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium. Here are some of the best images from Los Angeles Times photographers who covered the historic win.

 Rams offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth  holds the daughter of Matthew Stafford.
Rams offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth holds the daughter of Matthew Stafford after the Los Angeles Rams defeated Cincinnati Bengals 23-20.
(Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
 Rams outside linebacker Von Miller celebrates.
Rams outside linebacker Von Miller rolls around in confetti after the Los Angeles Rams defeated Cincinnati Bengals 23-20.
(Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)
 Rams head coach Sean McVay holds the Lombardi Trophy.
Rams head coach Sean McVay holds the Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI.
(Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times)
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Members of the Cincinnati Bengals watch Rams celebration.
Members of the Bengals sit dejectedly on the bench following their loss to the Rams.
(Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
Inglew Rams defensive end Aaron Donald celebrates with cornerback Jalen Ramsey.
Rams defensive end Aaron Donald celebrates with cornerback Jalen Ramsey after pressuring Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow into an incomplete pass on fourth down.
(Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)
 Rams nose tackle Greg Gaines celebrates
Rams nose tackle Greg Gaines celebrates after defensive end Aaron Donald forced Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow into an incomplete pass.
(Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)
 Rams defensive end Aaron Donald pressures Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow.
Rams defensive end Aaron Donald pressures Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow into an incomplete pass near the end of the fourth quarter.
(Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
 Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) catches the ball for a touchdown.
Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp catches the ball for the winning touchdown in front of Bengals cornerback Eli Apple in the fourth quarter.
(Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)
 Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford hugs Cooper Kupp.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford celebrates after his go-ahead touchdown to wide receiver Cooper Kupp in the waning minutes of the Super Bowl game.
(Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)
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 Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass that was overturned.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter that was overturned due to off-setting penalties.
(Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)
Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson tries to catch a pass.
Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson tries to catch a ball while Bengals cornerback Eli Apple defends in the second half.
(Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)
 Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is sacked.
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow loses control of the ball as he is sacked by Rams outside linebacker Von Miller during the second half.
(Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
Rams wide receiver Ben Skowronek (18) knocks up a pass resulting in an interception.
Rams wide receiver Ben Skowronek knocks up a pass resulting in an interception by Bengals cornerback Chidobe Awuzie during the third quarter.
(Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)
Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. grimaces after being injured.
Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. grimaces after getting injured in the second quarter.
(Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)
 Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is tended to after being injured.
Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is tended by team trainers during the second quarter.
(Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)
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Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford avoids a tackle in first quarter.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford avoids a tackle by Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard during the first quarter.
(Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)
Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp breaks a tackle.
Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp breaks a tackle past Bengals free safety Jessie Bates during the first half.
(Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins catches a touchdown pass in the second quarter.
Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins pulls in a touchdown pass in front of Rams safety Nick Scott in the second quarter.
(Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
 Rams defenders gang tackle Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon.
Rams defenders gang tackle Bengals running back Joe Mixon during the first quarter.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
 Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey reacts after making a tackle.
Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey reacts after tackling Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd during the first quarter.
(Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)
Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase makes a one-handed catch while defended by Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey.
Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase makes a one-handed catch while defended by Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey during the first quarter.
(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
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 Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. pulls in a touchdown reception.
Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. pulls down a reception in front of Bengals cornerback Mike Hilton for the first touchdown of the game.
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Bengals cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (22) tackles Rams running back Cam Akers on a sweep.
Bengals cornerback Chidobe Awuzie tackles Rams running back Cam Akers on a sweep during the first quarter.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
 Rams offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth raises his fist before the start of the game.
Rams offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth huddles with his team before the start of the Super Bowl game.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
 Rams players run onto the field before the start of the Super Bowl game.the field
Rams players run onto the field for player introductions for the Super Bowl on Sunday at SoFi Stadium.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
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