Super Bowl 2022 LIVE: Los Angeles Rams vs Cincinnati Bengals result as Cooper Kupp wins MVP

Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg begin the half-time festivities with those iconic opening notes of “The Next Episode”, some slightly adapted lyrics to ensure it appeals to all audiences. Mr. Dogg is afforded the first opportunity to display his flow, dancing through a false front room of a faux beachside property in the centre of SoFi Stadium.

Now it is time for some “California Love”, Dre PHD adding his bars to those of his hip hop colleague.

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One long completion to Ja’Marr Chase, but otherwise it has been all quick game and checkdowns from Joe Burrow. He’s getting the ball out of his hands as quickly as he can.

It’s tight at the half. Neither side has yet unlocked their offensive potential, with the Rams’ passing game functioning well, but Sean McVay slightly more conservative with his play-calling than expected, and shorn of a crucial weapon in Odell Beckham Jr. The Bengals, conversely, will be pleased with the way their offensive line has held up, but will fear that the Rams may be able to capitalise as they fatigue later. Joe Mixon had a good half, averaging nearly six yards a carry and tossing that touchdown, which helped keep the Rams’ pass-rush in check - it’s perfectly poised.

One-on-one coverage for Van Jefferson, but that is the problem for the Rams now - the Bengals have extra help to Cooper Kupp’s side and aren’t as worried about the Rams’ other receiving options with Odell Beckham questionable to return. Chidobe Awuzie stays in Jefferson’s hip pocket and a safe throw from Matthew Stafford tumbles down three yards out of his receiver’s reach.

The Rams punt for a touchback, and a kneel down from Joe Burrow will take us to half-time.

Nearly! A pinpoint pass from Matthew Stafford up the left sideline but Darrell Henderson isn’t quite ready as it flies over the shoulder of Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson. It his the turf.

Cooper Kupp’s hands are safe. The Rams take their final timeout after he is tackled for a 9-yard gain at the 50.

Kevin Huber’s punt is powerfully struck. 30 seconds left in the quarter - the Rams will start at their own 41. Is there time for a score before half-time?

Joe Burrow is sacked! Blanket coverage downfield from the Rams secondary and an overload blitz on the left hand side of the offensive line. Burrow has adjusted his protection well, sliding to cover the extra Rams body, but Aaron Donald creates some inside push and forces the quarterback to step into Leonard Floyd, who wraps his long around the Bengals quarterback to end the drive.