Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receiver Cooper Kupp have been named one of PFF's top-10 QB-WR duos ahead of the 2024 NFL season. While it is a tad surprising the Stafford-Puka Nacua didn't feature, Stafford to Kupp has been an elite combination since Stafford joined the Rams.
While these aren't necessarily rankings, Stafford-Kupp were listed after Miami Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa and Tyreek Hill, and Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase.
"Another combination afflicted by injuries, we have nevertheless seen Stafford and Kupp cook to record-breaking levels when both are healthy. Those injuries have now given the connection competition within the same offense, with Stafford to Puka Nacua another devastating duo last season. But Kupp remains his favorite target. In his first game back, Kupp saw 13 targets against Philadelphia to Nacua’s 11. And with a fully healthy season in 2024, he will likely be Stafford's top guy again. Kupp does the majority of his damage from the slot (63.3% of his career snaps) and is just two years removed from totaling 2,425 receiving yards and 22 touchdowns, including the playoffs."
The two have battled injuries since their historic Super Bowl-winning 2021 season, but they have remained an elite connection. During their lone full season together in 2021, Kupp achieved the triple crown as he led the NFL in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns as he caught 145 receptions for 1,947 yards, and 16 touchdowns.
Fingers crossed the two can stay healthy for 2024 and beyond so we can continue seeing them together in action.
