Top 10 Super Bowls of All-Time
Every Super Bowl brings spectacle, but only a handful deliver moments that live forever. Whether it was a dynasty being born, a perfect season ending or a single play deciding everything, these games transcended football and became part of sports history.
Here’s our ranking of the Top 10 Super Bowls of all time, counting down from 10 to the greatest Super Bowl ever played.
10. Super Bowl LII
Eagles 41, Patriots 33
Super Bowl LII was chaos in the best way possible. Nick Foles, a backup quarterback, outdueled Tom Brady on the biggest stage, delivering the defining moment in Eagles history. The “Philly Special” became instantly iconic, the offenses never slowed down, and remarkably, the game featured zero punts. It wasn’t pretty — it was unforgettable.
9. Super Bowl XXXVI
Patriots 20, Rams 17
This game changed the NFL forever. A young Tom Brady led the Patriots on a calm, surgical drive to set up Adam Vinatieri’s walk-off field goal, launching the greatest dynasty the league has ever seen. At the time, it felt like an upset. In hindsight, it was the pivot point for two decades of dominance.
8. Super Bowl XLIII
Steelers 27, Cardinals 23
Super Bowl XLIII delivered one iconic moment after another. James Harrison’s 100-yard interception return before halftime is still the longest play in Super Bowl history. And just when it looked like the Cardinals might pull off the upset, Ben Roethlisberger found Santonio Holmes in the corner of the end zone for a perfectly placed toe-tap touchdown with 35 seconds left. An absolute masterpiece of an ending.
7. Super Bowl XIII
Steelers 35, Cowboys 31
This was peak 1970s NFL — power, star power, and legends everywhere. Terry Bradshaw threw for 318 yards and four touchdowns, both Super Bowl records at the time, earning MVP honors. The game featured 26 future Hall of Famers, making it one of the most talent-loaded matchups the Super Bowl has ever seen.
6. Super Bowl XXIII
49ers 20, Bengals 16
Joe Montana authored one of the coolest moments in quarterback history, leading a 92-yard, game-winning drive in the final minutes. No panic. No heroics. Just precision and poise. This game became the blueprint for late-game greatness and cemented Montana’s reputation as the calmest quarterback to ever play the position.
5. Super Bowl XXV
Giants 20, Bills 19
Few Super Bowls have been as tense as this one. A defensive chess match throughout, it all came down to Scott Norwood’s final field goal attempt. “Wide Right” still echoes in Buffalo decades later. Sometimes the most unforgettable endings are the ones that never cross the uprights.
4. Super Bowl XLII
Giants 17, Patriots 14
David versus Goliath at its finest. The Patriots entered the game 18–0, chasing perfection. The Giants had other plans. David Tyree’s helmet catch remains one of the most improbable plays in sports history, and the upset ended the greatest season that never was.
3. Super Bowl XLIX
Patriots 28, Seahawks 24
This game had everything — drama, star power, and one of the most debated decisions in sports history. After a frantic final drive, the Seahawks were on the doorstep of a championship until Malcolm Butler jumped the route at the goal line. One interception changed the legacy of two franchises forever.
2. Super Bowl XXXIV
Rams 23, Titans 16
“The Tackle.” Kevin Dyson came up one yard short of forcing overtime, delivering the greatest ending ever that didn’t involve a touchdown. Kurt Warner threw for 414 yards, and the game perfectly embodied the razor-thin margins that define championship football.
1. Super Bowl LI
Patriots 34, Falcons 28 (Overtime)
There is no debate. Down 28–3, the Patriots completed the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history, forcing the first overtime the game had ever seen. Tom Brady’s defining performance cemented his legacy, and “28–3” became shorthand for sports collapse. No Super Bowl has ever delivered a bigger swing in emotion, stakes, and history.
Final Thoughts
The Super Bowl isn’t just about champions — it’s about moments. These ten games gave us drama, heartbreak, and history, reminding us why we watch in the first place.
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