Warner played one of the best games of his career, throwing for 377 yards and three touchdowns in a heartbreaking 27-23 loss to the Steelers. His 64-yard touchdown to Larry Fitzgerald with under three minutes left looked like it might win the game, but Pittsburgh responded with a last-second TD.
Gannon had an MVP season in 2002, leading the Raiders to the Super Bowl, but struggled against Tampa Bay’s dominant defense in a 48-21 loss. He threw five interceptions, including three returned for touchdowns, in a nightmare outing.
Staubach’s final Super Bowl appearance ended in a 35-31 loss to the Steelers, but he threw for 228 yards and three touchdowns in a gutsy effort. The game is remembered as one of the greatest Super Bowls ever, as Staubach nearly led a fourth-quarter comeback. Though he lost, his performance solidified his reputation as one of the most clutch QBs in NFL history.
Unitas led the Colts to a 16-13 victory over the Cowboys but had to leave the game due to injury. Before exiting, he threw a 75-yard touchdown pass, helping Baltimore stay competitive in what was known as "The Blunder Bowl" due to multiple turnovers.
Morrall was a key part of the Dolphins' perfect season in 1972 but started Super Bowl VII before Bob Griese took over. Miami’s 14-7 victory remains the only undefeated season in NFL history. Though Morrall didn’t put up big numbers, his leadership throughout the season helped guide the Dolphins to 17-0, a record still unmatched in league history.
Brady led the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history, rallying the Patriots from a 28-3 deficit to a 34-28 overtime win over the Falcons. He threw for a Super Bowl record 466 yards and two touchdowns, securing his fifth championship and fourth Super Bowl MVP award.
In his final NFL game, Elway led the Broncos to a 34-19 victory over the Falcons, becoming the oldest QB to win a Super Bowl at the time. He threw for 336 yards and a touchdown while also rushing for another. His Super Bowl MVP performance capped off a legendary career, as he retired with back-to-back championships, a feat only a few quarterbacks have accomplished.
Manning, in his final NFL game, became the oldest quarterback to win a Super Bowl at the time, guiding the Broncos to a 24-10 victory over the Panthers. Though he threw for only 141 yards with an interception, his leadership paired with Denver’s historic defense, helped secure his second championship.
At 41, Brady led the Patriots to a 13-3 victory over the Rams in the lowest-scoring Super Bowl ever. While he didn’t throw a touchdown, Brady’s clutch plays, including a 29-yard strike to Rob Gronkowski, set up the game’s only touchdown. This win secured his sixth Super Bowl title, making him the oldest QB to win at the time before breaking his own record two years later.
At 43 years old, Brady won his fifth Super Bowl MVP and seventh championship, leading the Buccaneers to a 31-9 blowout win over the Chiefs. He threw for 201 yards and 3 touchdowns, dominating in the first half. He helped Tampa Bay become the first team to win a Super Bowl in their home stadium.
