In a defensive battle, Edelman was the most reliable offensive weapon, catching 10 passes for 141 yards as the Patriots defeated the Rams 13-3. His quick route-running and clutch receptions helped move the chains when New England struggled to score. Edelman became just the seventh wide receiver to win Super Bowl MVP, proving his value as one of the greatest postseason performers in NFL history.
Nick Foles delivered one of the greatest underdog performances, leading the Eagles to their first Super Bowl title in a 41-33 win over the Patriots. He threw for 373 yards, 3 touchdowns, and caught a touchdown in the famous “Philly Special” trick play. Foles outdueled Tom Brady and earned himself the MVP honor.
Brady orchestrated the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history, leading the Patriots from a 28-3 deficit to a 34-28 overtime win over the Falcons. He set Super Bowl records with 43 completions and 466 passing yards, throwing two touchdowns in the second half. Brady rallied New England and forced overtime, solidifying this as the most legendary Super Bowl performance of his career.
In a defensive battle where touchdowns were scarce, Julian Edelman carried the New England Patriots’ offense in a 13-3 win over the Los Angeles Rams. He recorded 10 receptions for 141 yards, repeatedly moving the chains with crucial catches. He found soft spots in the Rams’ defense and was the most reliable target for Tom Brady.
Brady won his third Super Bowl MVP after leading the Patriots to a 28-24 victory over the Seahawks. He threw for 328 yards and 4 touchdowns, leading two clutch fourth-quarter drives to erase a 10-point deficit.
Malcolm Smith delivered a performance for the ages in the Seattle Seahawks’ 43-8 blowout of the Denver Broncos. Smith recorded 10 tackles, a fumble recovery, and a 69-yard interception return for a touchdown. His pick-six came off a Peyton Manning pass and put the game out of reach early. Smith’s effort symbolised Seattle’s dominant "Legion of Boom" defense, earning him the Super Bowl MVP title.
Flacco delivered a flawless performance, throwing for 287 yards and 3 touchdowns as the Ravens defeated the 49ers 34-31. He tied a Super Bowl record by throwing zero interceptions, completing one of the greatest postseason runs in NFL history. His three first-half touchdowns put Baltimore in control, and he finished the playoffs with 11 TDs and 0 INTs.
Manning earned his second Super Bowl MVP by leading the Giants to a 21-17 upset over the Patriots. He threw for 296 yards and a touchdown, including the iconic 38-yard sideline pass to Mario Manningham in the game-winning drive.
Aaron Rodgers won his first Super Bowl MVP as the Packers defeated the Steelers 31-25. He threw for 304 yards and 3 touchdowns, with pinpoint accuracy under pressure. Rodgers connected with Greg Jennings for two touchdowns and made clutch throws in the fourth quarter to put the game away. Rodgers helped Green Bay win its first Super Bowl since Brett Favre’s era.
Drew Brees led the Saints to their first-ever Super Bowl title, defeating the Colts 31-17. He completed 32 of 39 passes for 288 yards and 2 touchdowns, setting a then-record for completions in a Super Bowl. Brees’ iconic two-point conversion pass to Lance Moore sealed the game for the Saints.
