The Super Bowl, as one of the biggest sporting events in the world, has seen a rich history filled with remarkable performances from both teams and individual players. Here’s a comprehensive look at some of the key all-time individual and team records in Super Bowl history:
Team Records
- Most Super Bowl Wins by a Team
- Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots: 6 wins each.
Both of these teams share the record for the most Super Bowl victories in NFL history. The Steelers won in Super Bowls IX, X, XIII, XIV, XL, and XLIII, while the Patriots secured their six titles in Super Bowls XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLIX, LI, and LIII.
- Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots: 6 wins each.
- Most Super Bowl Appearances by a Team
- New England Patriots: 11 appearances.
The Patriots have played in a total of 11 Super Bowls, the most of any team, starting from their first appearance in Super Bowl XX to their most recent in Super Bowl LIII.
- New England Patriots: 11 appearances.
- Largest Margin of Victory in a Super Bowl
- San Francisco 49ers: Super Bowl XXIV (49ers 55, Broncos 10).
The 49ers won their fourth championship in dominating fashion, with a 45-point victory, the largest margin in Super Bowl history.
- San Francisco 49ers: Super Bowl XXIV (49ers 55, Broncos 10).
- Most Points in a Super Bowl Game (by a Team)
- San Francisco 49ers: 55 points (Super Bowl XXIV).
The 49ers set this record during their blowout win over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXIV.
- San Francisco 49ers: 55 points (Super Bowl XXIV).
- Most Super Bowl Losses by a Team
- Denver Broncos: 5 losses.
Despite their strong performances in some Super Bowls, the Broncos have the most Super Bowl defeats, appearing in eight but winning just three titles.
- Denver Broncos: 5 losses.
Individual Records
- Most Super Bowl Wins by a Player
- Tom Brady: 7 wins.
Tom Brady holds the record for the most Super Bowl victories by any player in NFL history, having won seven titles (six with the New England Patriots and one with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers).
- Tom Brady: 7 wins.
- Most Super Bowl MVP Awards
- Tom Brady: 5 MVP awards.
Brady also holds the record for the most Super Bowl MVP awards, earning the honor in Super Bowls XXXVI, XXXVIII, XLIX, LI, and LV.
- Tom Brady: 5 MVP awards.
- Most Touchdowns in a Super Bowl
- Jerry Rice: 8 touchdowns.
Jerry Rice, the all-time receiving yards leader, is also the player with the most touchdowns in Super Bowl history, scoring a total of 8 in his career.
- Jerry Rice: 8 touchdowns.
- Most Passing Yards in a Super Bowl
- Tom Brady: 466 yards.
Brady set this record in Super Bowl LI, where he led the New England Patriots in their comeback win over the Atlanta Falcons.
- Tom Brady: 466 yards.
- Most Rushing Yards in a Super Bowl
- Timmy Smith: 204 yards.
Timmy Smith set the record for the most rushing yards in a Super Bowl during Super Bowl XXII. His incredible performance helped the Washington Redskins secure the victory against the Denver Broncos.
- Timmy Smith: 204 yards.
- Most Receiving Yards in a Super Bowl
- Julian Edelman: 141 yards.
Julian Edelman set this record in Super Bowl LIII, helping the New England Patriots defeat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3.
- Julian Edelman: 141 yards.
- Longest Touchdown in Super Bowl History
- Antonio Freeman: 75 yards.
Freeman caught a 75-yard touchdown pass from Brett Favre in Super Bowl XXXI, setting the record for the longest touchdown reception in Super Bowl history.
- Antonio Freeman: 75 yards.
- Most Field Goals in a Super Bowl
- Adam Vinatieri: 4 field goals.
Vinatieri set this record in Super Bowl XXXVI, where his four field goals helped the New England Patriots defeat the St. Louis Rams.
- Adam Vinatieri: 4 field goals.
- Most Sacks in a Super Bowl
- Mike Smith: 3 sacks.
Smith set this record during Super Bowl XXXIII, where he played an instrumental role in the Denver Broncos’ victory over the Atlanta Falcons.
- Mike Smith: 3 sacks.
- Most Interceptions in a Super Bowl
- Rod Martin: 3 interceptions.
Martin recorded three interceptions in Super Bowl XV, helping the Oakland Raiders secure a victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.
- Rod Martin: 3 interceptions.
Additional Notable Records
- Most Points Scored in a Single Super Bowl
- San Francisco 49ers: 55 points (Super Bowl XXIV).
This remains the most points scored by any team in a single Super Bowl game.
- San Francisco 49ers: 55 points (Super Bowl XXIV).
- Most Total Yards in a Super Bowl (by a Team)
- San Francisco 49ers: 537 yards (Super Bowl XXIV).
The 49ers also set the record for total yards in a game, achieving this feat during their victory against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXIV.
- San Francisco 49ers: 537 yards (Super Bowl XXIV).
- Fastest Touchdown in Super Bowl History
- Deion Branch: 1 minute and 2 seconds into Super Bowl XXXIX.
Branch caught a 6-yard touchdown pass from Tom Brady, which was the fastest touchdown ever scored in a Super Bowl.
- Deion Branch: 1 minute and 2 seconds into Super Bowl XXXIX.
These records capture the best performances from some of the greatest players and teams to ever compete on the NFL’s biggest stage. The Super Bowl continues to produce thrilling moments and historic feats, and new records are bound to be set as the game evolves.