Super Reunion for Rams & Bengals

Last season's Super Bowl opponents will meet again before the start of the upcoming season.

Not many predicted the two teams that were in last season's Super Bowl. Now, the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals are forever linked, and that relationship add another chapter for the official season kicks off this fall.

Along with the official release of the 2022 schedule for all 32 teams, preseason schedules were also revealed. The Rams and Bengals will meet in Cincinnati in Week 3 of the preseason, though time and date is still TBD.

But in the week leading up to the game, the two teams will hold a joint practice together, according to reports Thursday.

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) scores the go ahead touchdown as Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Eli Apple (20) defends in the fourth quarter during Super Bowl 56, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. Nfl Super Bowl 56 Los Angeles Rams Vs Cincinnati Bengals Feb 13 2022 Albert Cesare 3765

Cooper Kupp

Feb 13, 2022; Inglewood, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) defends against Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Jalen Ramsey (left) and Ja'Marr Chase

Feb 13, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (23) runs with the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Cam Akers

The practice will provide the teams with a chance to get the starters some reps against opposing competition without risking injury in a meaningless preseason game. However, the Bengals may have a tinge of motivation for that that exhibition affair considering what happened just a few short months ago.

The Rams won Super Bowl LVI in dramatic fashion. A game that was close throughout, LA made the final push on its home field when Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford found receiver Cooper Kupp for a 1-yard go-head score and 23-20 lead with 1:25 to play.

Kupp was named Super Bowl MVP after posting eight catches, 92 yards and two touchdowns.

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Matthew Stafford

Jan 30, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) celebrates with teammates Matthew Stafford (9) and Van Jefferson (12) after a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth quarter during the NFC Championship Game at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

LA Rams

Feb 13, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) celebrates with receiver Cooper Kupp (10) after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

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