Tom Brady’s postseason dominance and longevity in one of the most physically demanding sports, has helped build a Super Bowl resume that may never be surpassed.
From infamously being drafted in the sixth-round as the 199th overall in the 2000 NFL draft pick to becoming what many believe is the greatest quarterback of all time, Brady’s career was defined by his unrivaled desire to win and his ability to rise in the game’s biggest moments.
Brady’s path to Super Bowl dominance wasn’t always smooth, but time and time again, he found ways to lead his teams to victory. His success spanned multiple eras, dynasties, and even franchises, making his championship record one of the most remarkable feats in sports history.
Tom Brady’s All-Time Record in Super Bowls
Over 23 seasons, Brady made the playoffs 20 times and played in a record 10 Super Bowls, winning seven, along with five Super Bowl MVPs. His first six championships were with the New England Patriots and he added another with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in his first season outside of Foxborough.
Brady’s ability to evolve with the game, from early 2000s defensive battles to high-scoring shootouts in later years, showcased his adaptability and willingness to change his game to help his teams win.
Now working as an analyst for Fox Sports under a 10-year multi-hundred million dollar contract, as well as being a part owner of his former rivals, the Las Vegas Raiders, Brady will for once be watching the big game from the sidelines.
That said, what better time to look at his Super Bowl history than right now?
Revisiting Each of Brady’s Title Games
Super Bowl 36 – Patriots 20, Rams 17
Stats: 16/27, 145 passing yards, 0 rushing yards, 1 TD, 0 INT, 59.3% completion
Brady’s first Super Bowl win came against Kurt Warner and the “Greatest Show on Turf.” Though he threw for just 145 yards, he led a clutch final drive to set up Adam Vinatieri’s game-winning field goal, winning the Patriots their first ever Super Bowl and his first Super Bowl MVP.
Super Bowl 38 – Patriots 32, Panthers 29
Stats: 32/48, 354 passing yards, 12 rushing yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT, 66.7% completion
In a back-and-forth thriller, Brady was dominant, throwing for 354 yards and three touchdowns. He set up another last-second Vinatieri field goal to win his second Super Bowl MVP.
Super Bowl 39 – Patriots 24, Eagles 21
Stats: 23/33, 236 passing yards, -1 rushing yard, 2 TDs, 0 INT, 69.7% completion
Against Donovan McNabb and the Eagles, Brady had another tight-scoring Super Bowl classic, but was able to stay composed and lead the Patriots to back-to-back titles.
Wide receiver Deion Branch was named MVP with 133 receiving yards. After this victory, Brady and the Patriots would go on a decade-long championship drought.
Super Bowl 42 – Giants 17, Patriots 14
Stats: 29/48, 266 passing yards, -1 rushing yard, 1 TD, 0 INT, 60.4% completion
After going 18-0 in the regular season, the Patriots were stunned in one of the biggest upsets in NFL history.
David Tyree’s miraculous helmet catch and the Giants’ late-game heroics ruined New England’s perfect season in one of football’s most infamous plays.
Super Bowl 46 – Giants 21, Patriots 17
Stats: 27/41, 276 passing yards, -2 rushing yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT, 65.9% completion
Four years later, the Giants once again defeated the Patriots in the Super Bowl. A rare intentional grounding penalty in the end zone and a missed deep throw to Wes Welker sealed another heartbreaking loss to a seemingly weaker team.
Super Bowl 49 – Patriots 28, Seahawks 24
Stats: 37/50, 328 passing yards, -3 rushing yards, 4 TDs, 2 INTs, 74% completion
After a ten year title drought, Brady won his third Super Bowl MVP by orchestrating one of the greatest fourth-quarter comebacks in Super Bowl history; throwing two late touchdowns before Malcolm Butler’s goal-line interception of Russell Wilson secured the victory in what is still known as the worst play-call ever made in a Super Bowl game.
Super Bowl 51 – Patriots 34, Falcons 28 (OT)
Stats: 43/62, 466 passing yards, 15 rushing yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT, 69.4% completion
One upping his previous championship comeback, Brady led the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history. With just over 17 minutes remaining in the game, the Patriots somehow overcame a 28-3 deficit against the Atlanta Falcons to win their fifth title.
Brady’s overtime drive set up James White’s game-winning touchdown, securing him his fourth Super Bowl MVP (an NFL record).
Super Bowl 52 – Eagles 41, Patriots 33
Stats: 28/48, 505 passing yards, 6 rushing yards, 3 TDs, 0 INT, 58.3% completion
In Super Bowl 52, Brady set a Super Bowl record with 505 passing yards, but it wasn’t enough to stop Nick Foles (the Eagles backup QB) and a hungrier Philadelphia team from winning its first ever Super Bowl.
The “Philly Special” trick play and a late strip sack sealed New England’s defeat in a storyline that felt similar to its previous two losses to the Giants.
Super Bowl 53 – Patriots 13, Rams 3
Stats: 21/35, 262 passing yards, -2 rushing yards, 0 TDs, 1 INT, 60% completion
In his final Super Bowl with New England, Brady led a fourth-quarter drive that resulted in a Sony Michel game-winning touchdown.
In a defensive battle that resulted in one of the most boring Super Bowls ever, the Patriots claimed their sixth title, and Julian Edelman was named the Super Bowl MVP, after finishing the game with clutch catches and 142 receiving yards.
Super Bowl 55 – Buccaneers 31, Chiefs 9
Stats: 21/29, 201 passing yards, -2 rushing yards, 3 TDs, 0 INT, 72.4% completion
Brady’s last Super Bowl victory was his most dominant. In his first season with the Buccaneers, he threw three touchdowns and helped dismantle the man people are now comparing to him, Patrick Mahomes, and the Kansas City Chiefs in a one-sided affair which earned him his fifth and final Super Bowl MVP.
