EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – FEBRUARY 02: Head coach Pete Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after his team won Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seahawks beat the Broncos 43-8. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
The Super Bowl is just around the corner – and on the minds of all NFL fans. Here are my top 5 Super Bowl MVP performances of all time.
5. Doug Williams, QB, Washington, Super Bowl XXII vs. Denver Broncos (1987)
SAN DIEGO – JANUARY 31: Quarterback Doug Williams #17 of the Washington Redskins drops back to pass during Super Bowl XXII against the Denver Broncos at Jack Murphy Stadium on January 31, 1988 in San Diego, California. The Redskins won 42-10. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)
Not only was Williams the first black quarterback to win a Super Bowl, he did so with a masterful performance. His 340 yards passing and 4 TDs helped Washington overcome a 10-0 deficit to blow out the Broncos 42-10.
4. Joe Montana, QB, San Francisco 49ers, Super Bowl XXIV vs. Denver Broncos (1989)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 28: Quarterback Joe Montana #16 of the San Francisco 49ers sets up to pass against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXIV at the Superdome on January 28, 1990 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The 49ers defeated the Broncos 55-10. (Photo by Gin Ellis/Getty Images)
One of the best performances by a QB in Super Bowl History, Montana absolutely dissected the vaunted Orange Crush defense. Joe Cool threw for 297 yards and 5 TDs in the 55-10 rout.
3. Tom Brady, QB, New England Patriots, Super Bowl LI vs. Atlanta Falcons (2016)
ATLANTA, GA – FEBRUARY 03: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots talks to head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots after the Patriots defeat the Rams 13-3 during Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
The greatest comeback in Super Bowl history was orchestrated by the winningest quarterback in NFL history. Brady tossed for 466 yards, 2 TDs and an interception to complete a 25-point comeback that ended in a 34-28 overtime victory.
2. Jerry Rice, WR, San Francisco 49ers, Super Bowl XXIII vs. Cincinnati Bengals (1988)
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jerry Rice (80) runs with the football after making a catch and drags Bengals defensive back Solomon Wilcots (41) along the way during the 4th quarter of the 49ers 20-16 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl XXIII on January 22, 1989 at Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami, Florida. Rice had 11 receptions for a then Super Bowl-record 215 yards and one touchdown, on a sprained ankle, and was named the game’s Most Valuable Player. (Photo by Sylvia Allen/Getty Images)
The NFL’s best receiver ever earned his stripes against the Bengals with a magnificent route-running display. His 11 catches for 215 yards and a score helped the 49ers win 20-16 over the Bengals.
1. Steve Young, QB, San Francisco 49ers, Super Bowl XXIX vs. San Diego Chargers (1994)
MIAMI, FL – JANUARY 29: Quarterback Steve Young #8 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates as he runs to the sideline against the San Diego Chargers in Super Bowl XXIX at Joe Robbie Stadium on January 29, 1995 in Miami, Florida. The 49ers defeated the Chargers 49-26. (Photo by Joseph Patronite /Getty Images)
This could be the best performance by any QB, ever. After finally taking out the Cowboys in the NFC Championship, Young proved that he could replace the departed Joe Montana in the Super Bowl with 325 passing yards, 6 TD passes, and a 49-26 rout of the Chargers.
