Rams takeaways: Backs finally get offense running against Saints
The Saints Kool-Aid McKinstry (14) tackles Cooper Kupp after the Rams receiver made a catch. WIth his three receptions, Kupp broke the NFL record for most catches in first 100 games.
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Veteran receiver Cooper Kupp caught only three passes for 17 yards, but he established an NFL record for most catches in his first 100 games.
Kupp has 625 catches, one more than the Chicago Bears’ Keenan Allen had in his first 100 games.
“It’s a cool thing to have been part of an organization that put me in position to be able to do that,” Kupp said, adding, “We’re all asked just to do your job. … You’ve got to play around a lot of really good football players, be a part of a lot of good coaches and just thankful for the people I’ve been able to play this game with.”
Kupp, the 2021 NFL offensive player of the year, has 58 receptions this season, five for touchdowns.
On Sunday, receiver Puka Nacua had five catches for 56 yards and a touchdown.
Receiver Demarcus Robinson, who was not suspended by the Rams after being arrested last Monday for suspicion of driving under the influence, caught two passes for 49 yards and a touchdown.
Robinson’s 46-yard catch set up his three-yard touchdown reception, increasing the ninth-year pro’s career-best touchdown total to seven.
“He’s a big-time part of our team and our organization,” quarterback Matthew Stafford said. “I’m happy he came out and had some success.”
Robinson left the game because of a hand injury, but coach Sean McVay indicated the issue was not serious.