Matthew Stafford deflected praise onto his Los Angeles Rams team-mates after leading them to Super Bowl LVI success.
Quarterback Stafford threw for 283 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions on 26-of-40 passing as the Rams beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20.
The Rams had to do it the hard way at SoFi Stadium, without Odell Beckham Jr. through injury for more than half of the game and trailing by four points inside the two-minute warning.
But Stafford and triple crown wide receiver Cooper Kupp combined for a decisive touchdown on a 15-play drive.
That was the longest go-ahead drive in terms of plays in a fourth quarter in Super Bowl history.
Stafford was asked how his work with Kupp came together, but he was eager to share the credit for the victory.
"That's hard work. That's hours together," he told CBS. "[Coach Sean McVay said], 'Matthew, you and Cooper are getting this done'. He kept calling plays for him, finding ways to get him the ball.
"He made unbelievable plays – that's what he does.
"I'm just so proud of this team, it's such a team victory. Our defense played outstanding, our special teams were big when we needed it, such a great game."
Reflecting on the game as a whole, the QB said: "I'm so proud of this team. There's so many guys on our team that deserve this, so many great players, guys that have just given their heart and soul to this team, guys that are either playing in this game or not – because of injuries or whatever it is.
"I'm just so proud of this group. That game today is the story of our season – it's up and down, it's tough, but we're a tough team, showed up late and got it done. I'm excited."
Stafford added of the secret to their success: "The way we pull for each other. We work together every single day and sharpen each other's skills.
"I get to go against that defense every single day – how can I not get better? I hope they feel the same way about us.
"We care for each other. That starts top down – Sean does an unbelievable job connecting us as players, leading the way. We follow his lead and we're here now."
Kupp, who became the second player to catch TD passes in four straight games in the same postseason, finishing with six scores in this year's playoffs, was named Super Bowl MVP.
As the celebrations started, he said: "I'm just proud of this team, the way we prepared, the way we loved all each other, trusted each other.
"I don't feel deserving of this. The guys were so good. I'm just so thankful of the guys I get to be around, the coaches, my family. I don't know what to say."
Kupp had eight catches on 10 targets for 92 yards and two TDs.