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)
These are the 10 greatest single game performances by a QB in NFL history:
10. Phil Simms, New York Giants (January 25, 1987)
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)
Simms’ 88% completion rate in Super Bowl XXI helps lead the Giants to a 39-20 victory over the Denver Broncos. Simms had 268 passing yards and 3 TDs and still holds the record for Super Bowl efficiency.
9. Johnny Unitas, Baltimore Colts (December 28, 1958)
Dec 12, 1959; Los Angeles, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Baltimore Colts quarterback Johnny Unitas (19) against the Los Angeles Rams at the Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: David Boss-USA TODAY Sports
Unitas throws for 349 passing yards and 1 TD to help the Colts win the NFL Championship in what is often referred to as “The Greatest Game Ever Played.”
8. Michael Vick, Philadelphia Eagles (November 15, 2010)
Dec 29, 2013; Arlington, TX, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick (7) on the bench during the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Vick shows off his dual-threat ability throwing for 333 passing yards and 4 TDs as well as rushing for 80 yards and 2 rushing TDs, giving him 6 total TDs in the game.
7. Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers (October 26, 2014)
FOXBORO, MA – SEPTEMBER 10: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after a touchdown in the second half against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium on September 10, 2015 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
Roethlisberger throws for 522 yards and 6 TDs against a solid Colts defense.
6. Nick Foles, Philadelphia Eagles (November 3, 2013)
Eagles Quarterback Nick Foles following the NFC divisional playoff football game between the New Orleans Saints and the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019 in New Orleans. Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019. 636830104862582308-v2Saints.Eagles.nfl.playoff-01.13.19-4380.jpg
Foles throws for 406 yards and 7 TDs and has a perfect passer rating.
5. Joe Montana, San Francisco 49ers (January 28, 1990)
PONTIAC, MI – JANUARY 24: Joe Montana #16 of the San Francisco 49ers runs with the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl XVI on January 24, 1982 at the Silver Dome in Pontiac, Michigan. The Niners won the Super Bowl 26 -21. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
Montana goes 22/29 for 297 yards and 5 TDs leading San Francisco to a 55-10 win over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXIV.
4. Matt Flynn, Green Bay Packers (January 1, 2012)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Matt Flynn launches a pass during the fourth quarter of their game against the New England Patriots Sunday, December 19, 2010 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots won, 31-27. Mjs Packers20 53 Of Hoffman Jpg Packers20
In a meaningless game at the end of the season, Flynn shocked everyone throwing for 480 passing yards and 6 TDs against the Detroit Lions.
3. Norm Van Brocklin, Los Angeles Rams (September 28, 1951)
Jan 15, 1961; Los Angeles, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Norm Van Brocklin (11) throws during the 1961 Pro Bowl at the Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: David Boss-USA TODAY Sports
Van Brocklin’s 554 passing yards are the most ever in a game. He also threw for 5 TDs.
2. Tom Brady, New England Patriots (February 5, 2017)
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)
Brady leads the Patriots to the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history winning Super Bowl LI 34-28 after throwing for 466 yards and 2 TDs.
1. Steve Young, San Francisco 49ers (January 29, 2995)
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)
In Super Bowl XXIX, Young threw for 325 yards and 6 TDs. He also rushed for 49 yards leading the 49ers to a 49-26 victory over the Chargers.
