NFC Championship Game 2019: Rams stun Saints in OT, 5 star players

The Rams and Saints battled in New Orleans for a trip to the Super Bowl. [Image via NFL/YouTube screencap]
The Rams and Saints battled in New Orleans for a trip to the Super Bowl. [Image via NFL/YouTube screencap]

Here are the players who stood out most in the L.A. Rams vs. New Orleans Saints game.

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On Sunday (Jan. 20), the Los Angeles Rams shocked New Orleans with an overtime win. After a 26-23 win, the Rams are now headed to the Super Bowl in Atlanta, Georgia. Here are five players who starred in Sunday's game.

1

Greg Zuerlein - Los Angeles Rams

The game-winner in Sunday's matchup came courtesy of an overtime kick by Zuerlein. He nailed the shot from a record 57 yards away to give the road team the victory. Next up, the Super Bowl against the winner of the AFC Championship Game.

2

Jared Goff - Los Angeles Rams

The Rams quarterback had his missteps in the game including a hesitation on a potential go-ahead touchdown. However, Goff delivered some impressive passes including a late strike when being pressured. He ended up with 297 yards and a touchdown on 25-for-40 passing.

3

John Johnson III - Los Angeles Rams

You could say the entire Rams' defense is deserving of this one. Johnson came up with the huge interception as he fell to his back in overtime. It prevented the Saints getting closer to scoring and gave the Rams the ball back to ultimately win it.

4

Drew Brees - New Orleans Saints

Brees was unfortunately on the losing side of things on Sunday. He ended up with some big plays during this game and a bad call late could have won New Orleans the game. Brees was 26-for-40 with 249 yards and two touchdowns thrown in the losing effort.

5

Wil Lutz - New Orleans Saints

This game wasn't a shootout between the two quarterbacks but instead the scoring relied on the kickers. Lutz was 3-for-3 for the Saints to keep them ahead when it counted. Unfortunately, he didn't get that opportunity in overtime.

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