Cooper Kupp stuns NFL fans with bold new look for Rams-Vikings playoff game

Ahead of his team’s rescheduled playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings, Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp debuted a new-looking hairstyle.

Kupp walked onto the field at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Monday evening with braids in his hair.

It was spotted by one fan – who took a screenshot and shared it on X, formerly Twitter – and it was quickly picked up by other users.

‘Omg!!!!! I didn’t even recognize Cooper. I was like woah [Rams head coach Sean] McVay added someone from the practice squad. You know it’s gonna happen…,” said one fan.

Another commented, “He’s leaving tonight,” while another user predicted, “I’ve seen enough, Rams vs. 500.”

One user made more specific predictions, saying, “Kupp for 12 catches, 160 yards and 2 tuds.”

Kupp and the Rams will play their playoff game in Arizona due to the Los Angeles wildfires

Kupp previously admitted his team was adjusting after their home game had to be moved to Glendale – home of division rival Arizona Cardinals – due to the devastating wildfires that swept through Los Angeles.

“There is nothing normal about practicing at the Arizona Cardinals facility and all the implications that come with that,” he told reporters this week.

“You still feel that, but… it’s nice to be here with the guys and have something to work towards.”

“It’s nothing close to the things that happen in the real world,” Kupp added, “but it’s an opportunity for us to come closer together and say, ‘let’s be able to respond on a little hardship to go here and there and do things. something special.’

The Rams did something special by taking an early lead. Quarterback Matthew Stafford completed a touchdown pass to running back Kyren Williams on their opening drive and then kicked a field goal on their next drive to take a 10–0 lead.

At the time of publication, the Rams lead the Vikings 10-3.