10. Joe Montana – Super Bowl XXIII: 357 passing yards and two touchdown passes, including the game-winning strike to John Taylor with 3 minutes remaining. 9. Aaron Rodgers – Super Bowl XLV: 304 yards and 3 TDs against a top Steelers defense, guiding the Packers to their first title since 1997. 8. Tom Brady – Super Bowl XLIX: 328 yards, 4 TDs but 2 interceptions, as New England held on for the victory over the Legion of Boom-era Seahawks.
7. Eli Manning – Super Bowl XLII: 255 yards, 2 TDs and 1 INT, highlighted by improvisation and big plays that toppled the undefeated Patriots. 6. Patrick Mahomes – Super Bowl LVIII: 399 yards of total offense, 2 TDs, 1 INT, plus 66 rushing yards, with game-tying and overtime drives fueling a dramatic win. 5. Terry Bradshaw – Super Bowl XIII: 318 yards and 4 TDs, all while calling his own plays against a stout defense.
4. Phil Simms – Super Bowl XXI: 268 yards and 3 TDs on 22-of-25 passing, showcasing efficiency as the Giants pulled away. 3. Joe Montana – Super Bowl XXIV: 297 yards, 5 TDs, 0 turnovers, as the 49ers overwhelmed the Broncos in a dominant performance. 2. Steve Young – Super Bowl XXIX: 325 yards and 6 TDs, a high-scoring, overpowering win for the 49ers.
1. Tom Brady – Super Bowl LI: 466 passing yards and 2 TDs, capped by the historic comeback from a 28-3 deficit and the overtime drive to James White that sealed the win. These performances demonstrate the diverse ways quarterbacks can influence the outcome in the sport’s marquee event, from surgical efficiency to legendary comebacks.
