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Welcome to Super Bowl week! This coming Sunday, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs will square off against Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII. As it stands, the Eagles are a 1.5-point favorite over the Chiefs, and many expect a tight battle that will come down to the final possession of the game. Today, we will take a look at the Top 10 Super Bowls of all time. Do you think this year’s Super Bowl will eventually make the list?
Top 10 Super Bowls of All-Time
1. Super Bowl XXV (1991) – Giants 20 Bills 19
This classic game between the New York Giants and the Buffalo Bills featured a nail-biting finish, with the Giants winning 20-19. The game is best remembered for the Giants’ strong defense and Bills’ kicker Scott Norwood, who missed the game-winning field goal.
2. Super Bowl XLIX (2015) – Patriots 28 Seahawks 24
This match-up between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks will always be remembered for its dramatic finish. The Seahawks had the ball at the goal line with less than 30 seconds left, but the Patriots defense held strong, intercepting the ball and securing the 28-24 victory. Yep, should have given the ball to Marshawn Lynch!
3. Super Bowl XLII (2008) – Giants 17 Patriots 14
This game was a huge upset, with the New York Giants defeating the undefeated New England Patriots 17-14. Eli Manning‘s game-winning touchdown pass to former Michigan State great Plaxico Burress will forever be remembered as one of the greatest plays in Super Bowl history.
4. Super Bowl LI (2017) – Patriots 34 Falcons 28
This game saw the New England Patriots stage the biggest comeback in Super Bowl history, overcoming a 25-point deficit to beat the Atlanta Falcons in overtime. Tom Brady‘s clutch performance and Julian Edelman‘s incredible catch helped cement this game as a classic.
5. Super Bowl XXXIV (2000) – Rams 23 Titans 16
Super Bowl XXXI between the St. Louis Rams and the Tennessee Titans was a high-scoring, back-and-forth battle, with the Rams coming out on top 23-16. The game is best remembered for the Rams’ game-winning touchdown and the Titans’ final drive that came up just inches short.
6. Super Bowl X (1976) – Steelers 21 Cowboys 17
Super Bowl X was a hard-fought game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Dallas Cowboys, with the Steelers winning 21-17. The game is remembered for the great performances by both teams and the Steel Curtain defense that helped secure the win.
7. Super Bowl III (1969) – Jets 16 Colts 7
Super Bowl III was arguably the biggest Super Bowl upset, with the New York Jets defeating the heavily-favored Baltimore Colts 16-7. Joe Namath‘s guarantee of a win and his strong performance on the field helped make this game one of the greatest in NFL history.
8. Super Bowl XXXVI (2002) – Patriots 20 Rams 17
This Super Bowl matchup between the New England Patriots and the St. Louis Rams was the first Super Bowl played after the September 11th attacks, and it provided a memorable moment for the country. The Patriots, as who were underdogs, won 20-17 on a last-second field goal.
9. Super Bowl XXXVIII (2004) – Patriots 32 Panthers 29
Super Bowl XXXVIII between the New England Patriots and the Carolina Panthers was a back-and-forth battle, with the Patriots winning 32-29. The game is best remembered for the dramatic finish, with the Patriots’ game-winning field goal as time expired.
10. Super Bowl IV (1970) – Chiefs 23 Vikings 27
This game was the crowning moment for the Kansas City Chiefs, who defeated the heavily-favored Minnesota Vikings 23-7. The game is best remembered for the dominant performance by the Chiefs’ defense and the play of quarterback Len Dawson.
