List of Super Bowl starting quarterbacks

The List of Super Bowl starting quarterbacks comprises the players who have started at the quarterback position in the Super Bowl, the annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL). The Super Bowl is the culmination of the NFL season, and the starting quarterbacks are often a focal point of the game due to their roles in orchestrating their teams' offenses.

Overview[edit | edit source]

The Super Bowl has been played annually since 1967, following the 1966 NFL season. The game pits the champions of the NFL's two conferences, the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC), against each other. The performance of the starting quarterbacks is often pivotal to their team's success and can significantly impact their legacy in the sport.

List of quarterbacks[edit | edit source]

The following is a list of quarterbacks who have started in the Super Bowl, along with the Super Bowl number, year, and the outcome of the game:

Joe Namath – Super Bowl III, 1969, Won
Terry Bradshaw – Super Bowl IX, 1975, Won
Roger Staubach – Super Bowl VI, 1972, Won
Tom Brady – Super Bowl XXXVI, 2002, Won
Peyton Manning – Super Bowl XLI, 2007, Won

Eli Manning – Super Bowl XLII, 2008, Won
John Elway – Super Bowl XXXII, 1998, Won
Brett Favre – Super Bowl XXXI, 1997, Won
Kurt Warner – Super Bowl XXXIV, 2000, Won
Patrick Mahomes – Super Bowl LIV, 2020, Won

Records and statistics[edit | edit source]

Several quarterbacks have achieved notable records in Super Bowl history. For instance, Tom Brady holds the record for the most Super Bowl starts and victories by a quarterback, having appeared in 10 Super Bowls and won 7 of them. Other quarterbacks, such as Joe Montana, have been recognized for their exceptional performances in Super Bowl games, including multiple MVP awards.

Impact on careers[edit | edit source]

The performance of a quarterback in the Super Bowl can have a significant impact on their career. A strong performance can enhance a quarterback's reputation and legacy, while a poor performance can lead to criticism and diminished stature. Quarterbacks like Tom Brady and Joe Montana are often celebrated for their multiple Super Bowl victories and are considered among the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history.

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