5 Los Angeles Rams NFL players who had a brilliant 2021-22 NFL season

The Los Angeles Rams won the Super Bowl LVI, making them the champions of the 2021 NFL season. To achieve their ultimate goal, several of their players had spectacular seasons. Here are five players from their roster that rose above the rest and helped the Rams win a championship this year.

Los Angeles Rams players who were spectacular in the 2021 NFL season

#1 - WR Cooper Kupp

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp

Cooper Kupp didn't just have the best season of any player on the Rams roster, he had one of the best seasons of any wide receiver in NFL history. He achieved the rare accomplishment of completing the receiving triple crown (receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns), leading the entire NFL with 145 receptions for 1,947 yards and 16 touchdowns. He was awarded the 2021 Offensive Player of the Year award for his massive numbers.

#2 - EDGE Von Miller

Los Angeles Rams edge rusher Von Miller

The Rams acquired edge rusher Von Miller from the Denver Broncos at the 2021 NFL trade deadline. It was a huge move, and he ended up having a major impact on their success. He recorded nine sacks and forced two fumbles while recovering one of them across the Rams' final eight games of the season, including the playoffs.

LA Rams players who had a major impact on the 2021 NFL season

Here are five players from the Rams roster that have provided major contributions this season on their way to a Super Bowl LVI victory.

#3 - DL Aaron Donald

Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald

Aaron Donald turned in another massive season for the Rams, continuing his career as one of the best defensive linemen in NFL history. He finished in the top five for the Defensive Player of the Year award, as he has every year since winning the Rookie of the Year award in his first NFL season. He has a total of 16 sacks, including in the postseason, one of which sealed the Super Bowl victory.

#4 - QB Matthew Stafford

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford

The Rams made a bold move by trading for quarterback Matthew Stafford prior to the start of the 2021 NFL season. It paid off in a big way for them, as he had an excellent year while leading the Rams to a Super Bowl victory. He ranked in the top five in the NFL with 4,886 passing yards and 41 touchdowns with a 63.8 QBR. In four playoff games, he completed 70 percent of his passes with nine touchdowns.

#5 - K Matt Gay

Los Angeles Rams kicker Matt Gay

Kickers rarely get much credit, but Matt Gay was one of the best kickers of the 2021 NFL season. He made 32 of his 34 field goal attempts in the regular season and was a perfect 3-3 in the postseason. He successfully converted 94.1 percent of his attempts in the regular season, ranking second only behind Justin Tucker. He has also made 59 of 60 extra point attempts this year, including in the playoffs.