Top 10 Most Unforgettable Super Bowl Games of All Time
Some of the most exciting Super Bowl games ever have included some of the greatest Super Bowl moments ever. Whether it was Bill Belichick and Tom Brady's New England Patriots taking down the St. Louis Rams thanks to a 48-yard kick by Adam Vinatieri in Super Bowl XXXVI, Joe Namath guaranteeing a win for the New York Jets in Super III or clutch quarterback Joe Montana leading his San Francisco 49ers to victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, these are some of the best Super Bowls of all time. WatchMojo counts down ten of the most exciting Super Bowl matchups in history.
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Top 10 Most Unforgettable Super Bowl Games of All Time
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These games put the “super” in Super Bowl. Welcome to WatchMojo.com, and today we’re counting down our picks for the Top 10 Best Super Bowl Games. For this list, we’re looking at some of the greatest football games ever played in this event’s long and prestigious history.
#10: Super Bowl XXXVI New England Patriots 20, St. Louis Rams 17
Believe it or not, the New England Patriots were actually an underdog at one point. The Rams, dubbed The Greatest Show on Turf thanks to their high-flying offense led by Kurt Warner, were favored by 14. Although they were held in check for the majority of the game, the Rams were able to score two fourth-quarter touchdowns to tie the game at 17 with 1:30 left. That’s when Patriots coach Bill Belichick put the ball in the hands of then little-known quarterback Tom Brady. Operating with no timeouts, Brady led the Patriots into field goal range, where Adam Vinatieri nailed a 48-yard kick as time ran out to seal the win.
#9: Super Bowl XXXVIII New England Patriots 32, Carolina Panthers 29
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While this game may be best remembered for Janet Jackson’s infamous wardrobe malfunction during the halftime show, the on-field performance wasn’t so shabby either. Although the game started slowly, the two teams combined for 24 points by the end of the first half. The offense continued in the second half as both teams executed big play after big play. The Panthers were able to tie the game at 29 late in the fourth quarter, but left too much time on the clock for Tom Brady. For the second time in three years, Brady led his team down the field, setting up another game-winning field goal for Adam Vinatieri.
#8: Super Bowl XXIII San Francisco 49ers 20, Cincinnati Bengals 16
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Like several entries on this list, this game started out slowly, with the score just 3-3 at halftime. Both teams traded scores throughout the second half, but the Bengals were able to pull ahead 16-13 thanks to a 40-yard field goal with 3:20 remaining. Things looked bleak for the 49ers when they were forced to start on their own eight-yard line. That’s when Joe Montana took over. Widely considered one of the greatest clutch quarterbacks in history, Montana led the 49ers 92 yards in less than three minutes. He eventually passed to John Taylor from 10 yards out with just 34 seconds left to secure his third Super Bowl ring.
#7: Super Bowl XXXIV St. Louis Rams 23, Tennessee Titans 16
Led by Kurt Warner, The Greatest Show on Turf seemed destined to win the Super Bowl as they jumped out to a 16-0 lead in the third quarter. However, Steve McNair and the Titans rallied back to score three straight times to tie the game at 16 with just over two minutes remaining. It didn’t take long for Warner to answer, though, connecting with Isaac Bruce for a 73-yard touchdown pass less than 20 seconds later, reclaiming the Rams’ lead. McNair rallied again, driving the Titans down to the Rams’ 10. He then hit Kevin Dyson coming across the middle, who dove for the goal line and extended his arm, only to come up one yard short as time expired.
#6: Super Bowl III New York Jets 16, Baltimore Colts 7
While, at first, the score might make some fans question how this could be one of the all-time great Super Bowls, this was truly a monumental upset. The Colts, representing the NFL, came in to the game with a 13-1 record and were heavily favored over the AFL’s Jets. New York quarterback Joe Namath boldly guaranteed a victory three days before the game and delivered on his promise, as the Jets controlled the game from the outset. This was the first ever title victory by the AFL and was also the first Championship Game to officially be called the Super Bowl.
#5: Super Bowl XXV New York Giants 20, Buffalo Bills 19
It is truly remarkable that the Buffalo Bills were able to win the AFC four straight seasons. What’s even more remarkable is that they lost all four Super Bowl appearances. Their best chance to win was their first matchup against the New York Giants, who were using a backup quarterback thanks to a season-ending injury to Phil Simms. The game saw five lead changes, with the Giants jumping ahead 20-19 late in the fourth quarter thanks to a 21-yard field goal. The Bills had a chance to win soon after, but Scott Norwood’s last-second field goal attempt went wide right.
#4: Super Bowl XLIX New England Patriots 28, Seattle Seahawks 24
The Butler did it! Seattle looked to have this game in control in the third quarter when they jumped out to a 24-14 lead. However, the fourth quarter saw Tom Brady put on a clinic, throwing touchdown passes on two consecutive drives to reclaim the lead for the Patriots with just over two minutes remaining. A miraculous catch by Jermaine Kearse set up the Seahawks near the Patriots goal line. Despite having one of the best running backs in the game in Marshawn Lynch, the Seahawks elected to throw the ball, and Russell Wilson’s pass was intercepted by undrafted rookie free agent Malcolm Butler, clinching the win for New England.
#3: Super Bowl XLIII
Pittsburgh Steelers 27, Arizona Cardinals 23 If you’re looking for a game full of signature plays, this is the one for you. The Steelers took a 17-7 halftime lead, thanks to a 100-yard interception return for a touchdown by linebacker James Harrison. Kurt Warner linked up with Larry Fitzgerald on a 64-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter, however, to give Arizona a 23-20 lead with just 2:37 remaining in the game, capping off 16 consecutive points by the Cardinals. Unfortunately for Arizona, that was too much time for Ben Roethlisberger, as he led the Steelers down the field to connect with Santonio Holmes in the corner of the end zone for a remarkable touchdown with just 35 seconds left.
#2: Super Bowl XIII Pittsburgh Steelers 35, Dallas Cowboys 31
The Steelers and Cowboys have had their fair share of memorable games over the years, including back in 1976 when the Steel Curtain defense smothered the Cowboys offense to win Super Bowl X by a score of 21-17. It’s Super Bowl XIII that makes our list, however. Trailing by seven in the third quarter, the Cowboys had a chance to tie, but Hall of Fame tight end Jackie Smith dropped an easy touchdown pass. The Cowboys would have to settle for a field goal, but would soon fall behind 35-17. A late rally would come up just short and the Steelers would become the first team in NFL history to win three Super Bowls. Before we unveil our number one pick, here are a few honorable mentions: - Super Bowl XIV Pittsburgh Steelers 31, Los Angeles Rams 19 - Super Bowl XXXII Denver Broncos 31, Green Bay Packers 24 - Super Bowl XLVII Baltimore Ravens 34, San Francisco 49ers 31
#1: Super Bowl XLII New York Giants 17, New England Patriots 14
There’s always potential for greatness when these two teams square off. While Super Bowl XLVI was an exciting back and forth affair with the Giants winning 21-17, we go back to XLII for possibly one of the greatest upsets in sports history. The Patriots were attempting to become the first team to go 19-0, with a record-setting offense led by Tom Brady and Randy Moss. The Giants, however, came in with an outstanding defensive game plan. The Patriots were able to grab a late lead, but Eli Manning connected with David Tyree, who made an insane helmet catch to keep the Giants alive. A few plays later, the Giants scored the go-ahead touchdown to knock off the undefeated Patriots. Do you agree with our list? What’s your all-time favorite Super Bowl? For more great Top 10s published daily, be sure to subscribe to WatchMojo.com.
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