Super Bowl LVI: Rams vs. Bengals Halftime Report

After two quarters in the books, which aspects of the first half have been the most impactful? Here's a look at the Rams and Bengals halftime report from Super Bowl LVI.

Author:
Nicholas Cothrel
Publish date:
Feb 13, 2022 8:01 PM EST

In this story:

Los Angeles Rams

Cincinnati Bengals

INGLEWOOD – Los Angeles Rams vs. Cincinnati Bengals halftime report from Super Bowl LVI:

Halftime score

Rams 13, Bengals 10

Rams first half stats

1st downs: 8
3rd down conversation rate: 4-8
Total net yards: 184
Rushing yards: 26
Passing yards: 158
Field goals: 0
Penalties: 2 (10 yards)
Turnovers: 1

Quick analysis

Bengals attempt a fourth-down conversion at midfield on their opening drive but the Rams force a stop, which turns into a score for L.A.
Odell Beckham Jr. scores the first touchdown of Super Bowl LVI. Beckham has logged seven touchdowns since Week 12.
Rams' defense held the Bengals on the first two drives, forcing a turnover on downs and a punt.
Bengals rookie wide receiver beats Jalen Ramsey down the sideline in the first quarter for a gain of 46 yards, setting Cincinnati up in field goal range to get their first points on the board.
Cooper Kupp slips through the cracks of the Bengals defense from inside the 20-yard line to catch a wide-open touchdown.
After four drives, Matthew Stafford had completed nine of 10 passes for 127 yards and two touchdowns.
The Bengals dig into their trick plays, handing it to Joe Mixon as he throws a touchdown pass to Tee Higgins for a touchdown.
Odell Beckham Jr. went down on a third-down play inside four minutes, reaching for his knee immediately.
Matthew Stafford throws an 'arm punt' that turns into a Jessie Bates interception just ahead of the two-minute warning.