Joe Namath famously guaranteed a Jets victory and delivered, leading his team to a 16-7 upset over the Baltimore Colts. While his stats were modest (206 yards, no touchdowns), Namath's leadership and confidence were crucial in clinching the win, earning him the Super Bowl MVP.
Mahomes led the Chiefs to a 31-20 comeback win over the 49ers, earning his first Super Bowl MVP. After struggling early, he threw for 286 yards, 2 touchdowns, and ran for another score. With the Chiefs trailing by 10 in the fourth quarter, Mahomes pulled off three consecutive scoring drives, including the game-winning TD to Damien Williams, securing Kansas City’s first Super Bowl in 50 years.
Kurt Warner capped off a Cinderella season by leading the Rams to a 23-16 victory over the Tennessee Titans. He threw for a then-record 414 yards and two touchdowns, including a 73-yard game-winning pass to Isaac Bruce. Warner's performance earned him the Super Bowl MVP.
Terry Bradshaw led the Steelers to a 35-31 victory over the Dallas Cowboys, throwing for 318 yards and four touchdowns. His deep passes and command of the offense earned him the Super Bowl MVP.
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.
Joe Montana showcased his legendary poise and precision in the 49ers' 55-10 rout of the Denver Broncos. He completed 22 of 29 passes for 297 yards and a then-record five touchdowns, earning his third Super Bowl MVP award.
Doug Williams made history as the first African American quarterback to start and win a Super Bowl, leading the Redskins to a 42-10 victory over the Denver Broncos. After a slow start, Williams exploded in the second quarter, throwing four touchdown passes and amassing 340 passing yards, earning him the Super Bowl MVP.
Phil Simms delivered an almost perfect performance in the Giants' 39-20 win over the Denver Broncos. He completed 22 of 25 passes, setting a Super Bowl record with an 88% completion rate, for 268 yards and three touchdowns. Simms' remarkable accuracy earned him the Super Bowl MVP.
Steve Young stepped out of Joe Montana's shadow with a record-setting performance against the San Diego Chargers. He completed 24 of 36 passes for 325 yards and a Super Bowl-record six touchdowns, leading the 49ers to a 49-26 victory. Young also rushed for 49 yards, cementing his legacy with a Super Bowl MVP award.
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.
