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NFL: 5 Best Super Bowl Games Ever

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 12: A general view of The Vince Lombardi Trophy and The Pete Rozelle Trophy during the Super Bowl Winning Team Head Coach and MVP Press Conference at the Mandalay Bay North Convention Center on February 12, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)

Super Bowl LIX will be played on February 9, and in anticipation of that game, here are our top 5 Super Bowl Games of all time.

5. Super Bowl XLIX – Patriots vs. Seahawks (2015)

GLENDALE, AZ – FEBRUARY 01: Malcolm Butler #21 of the New England Patriots intercepts a pass by Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks intended for Ricardo Lockette #83 late in the fourth quarter during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

An outrageous game with an even more outrageous ending. Jermaine Kearse’s circus catch gave Seattle a huge chance to win the game with a touchdown, but Malcolm Butler’s interception of Russell Wilson on the goal line sealed a 28-24 win. That play will live on forever in Patriot lore – and in Seahawk infamy.

4. Super Bowl XLII – Giants vs. Patriots (2008)

GLENDALE, AZ – FEBRUARY 3: David Tyree #85 of the New York Giants catches a pass over Rodney Harrison #37 of the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII February 3, 2008 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Giants won the game 17-14. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

The biggest upset in modern Super Bowl history, the undefeated Patriots had their perfect season ruined by an aggressive Giants defense and an absurd helmet catch from David Tyree. The 17-14 victory gave Eli Manning the first of his two Super Bowls in New York.

3. Super Bowl XIII – Steelers vs. Cowboys (1979)

MIAMI, FL – JANUARY 18: Terry Bradshaw #12 of the Pittsburgh Steelers drops back to pass against the Dallas Cowboys during Super Bowl X on January 18, 1976 at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida. The Steelers won the Super Bowl 21-7. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

A classic Super Bowl game filled with Hall of Famers, the Steelers and Cowboys gave it all they had in a race to become the NFL’s first three-time Super Bowl winner. Terry Bradshaw’s 318 yards and 4 TDs helped Pittsburgh win that race with a 35-31 win.

2. Super Bowl LII Eagles vs. Patriots (2018)

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – FEBRUARY 04: Nick Foles #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles catches a second quarter touchdown reception from teammate Trey Burton against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

No way a backup quarterback could keep pace with Tom Brady, right? Well, despite Brady’s Super Bowl record 505 yards, the Eagles’ Nick Foles tossed for 373 yards of his own to go along with 4 total TDs. The underdog Eagles stayed aggressive and made enough defensive plays to snatch their first Super Bowl with a 41-33 win.

1. Patriots vs. Falcons (2017)

HOUSTON, TX – FEBRUARY 5: Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots catches a 23-yard pass during Super Bowl 51 against the Atlanta Falcons at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Getty Images)

The best Super Bowl of all time didn’t seem like it would be that kind of game after Atlanta raced to a 28-3 lead early in the 3rd quarter. But when it seemed like all hope was lost, Tom Brady answered the call. His 466 yards and 2 TDs helped the Patriots engineer the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history, coming from 25 down to snatch a 34-28 overtime victory.

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