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NFL: 5 Best Quarterback Super Bowl Performances of All Time

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)

There have been many incredible Super Bowl performances, so narrowing down the 5 best QB performances was not an easy task, but here they are! Let us know if I missed someone or ranked someone too high or too low. Enjoy!

5. Terry Bradshaw Super Bowl XIII

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)

Terry Bradshaw had an outstanding game against the Cowboys in Super Bowl XIII, he threw for 318 yards and 4 touchdowns and brought the Steelers to victory. What makes this so special is the fact that Terry Bradshaw called his own plays and still had an amazing performance against a top defense. 

4. Phil Simms Super Bowl XXI

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – NOVEMBER 1, 1981: New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (#11) starts to scramble during a regular season game against the New York Jets on November 1, 1981 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants lost to the Jets 7-27, but Simms would go on to lead the Giants offense to two Super Bowl titles during his 15-year tenure with the team. His number was retired by the Giants during a 1995 halftime ceremony. (Photo by James Drake/Getty Images)

Phil Simms absolutely lit up the Broncos in their game; he threw for 268 yards and 3 touchdowns while completing 22 of 25 attempts in the game. This is the definition of efficiency for a quarterback, and he guided the Giants to a massive Super Bowl win.

3. Joe Montana Super Bowl XXIV

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)

Joe Montana was Exquisite in the utter domination of the Broncos, he had 297 yards, 5 touchdowns and 0 turnovers. This impressive performance looks amazing on the stat sheet and in the game. This 4th Super Bowl for Montana was meaningful and solidified him as the greatest of his generation.

2. Steve Young Super Bowl XXIX

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)

Steve Young and the 49ers offense completely overwhelmed the Chargers in this high-scoring contest. Young threw for 6 touchdowns to go along with his 325 yards. This was a dominant win by a dominant team with the 49ers; Young was elite in this game to put his stamp on it.

1. Tom Brady Super Bowl LI

New England Patriot quarterback Tom Brady (12) as he completes a pass against the Oakland Raiders in the AFC Championship Game, 01/19/2002. (Photo by Arthur Anderson/Getty Images)

In one of the most famous Super Bowls of all time, Tom Brady brought the Patriots from down 28-3 in this historic comeback. Tom Brady had 466 yards and 2 touchdowns while having the greatest comeback in NFL history. He not only came back but had the game-winning drive in overtime on a pass to James White, which possibly solidified Tom Brady as the Goat of the sport.