In the 59-year history of the Super Bowl, 20 quarterbacks stand out as the best performers. Their impact on the game defines the Super Bowl’s legacy.

20. Drew Brees

• 1-0 record
• Super Bowl MVP (XLIV)
  Brees threw for 288 yards and two touchdowns in the Saints’ victory.

19. Aaron Rodgers

• 1-0 record
• Super Bowl MVP (XLV)
  Rodgers passed for 304 yards against the Steelers’ defense.

18. Nick Foles

• 1-0 record
• Super Bowl MVP (LII)
  His performance included a crucial touchdown catch on a trick play.

17. Steve Young

• 1-0 record
• Super Bowl MVP (XXIX)
  Young holds the record for six touchdowns in a Super Bowl.

16. Phil Simms

• 1-0 record
• Super Bowl MVP (XXI)
  Simms set a completion percentage record in his Super Bowl.

15. Doug Williams

• 1-0 record
• Super Bowl MVP (XXII)
  Led the greatest quarter in Super Bowl history.

14. Kurt Warner

• 1-2 record
• Super Bowl MVP (XXXIV)
  Warner threw for 414 yards in Super Bowl XXXIV.

13. Ben Roethlisberger

• 2-1 record
  Roethlisberger made significant plays during his Super Bowl appearances.

12. Jim Plunkett

• 2-0 record
• Super Bowl MVP (XV)
  Exceptional performances led the Raiders to two Super Bowl wins.

11. Roger Staubach

• 2-2 record
• Super Bowl MVP (VI)
  Led the Cowboys in their first Super Bowl win and another later.

10. Bart Starr

• 2-0 record
• Super Bowl MVP (I, II)
  Starr set records that lasted for years in Super Bowl history.

9. Eli Manning

• 2-0 record
• Super Bowl MVP (XLII, XLVI)
  His performances against the Patriots defined his legacy.

8. Joe Namath

• 1-0 record
• Super Bowl MVP (III)
  Guaranteed victory as an 18-point underdog.

7. Peyton Manning

• 2-2 record
• Super Bowl MVP (XLI)
  His games added significant excitement to the Super Bowl’s history.

6. John Elway

• 2-3 record
• Super Bowl MVP (XXXIII)
  Won Super Bowls later in his career.

5. Troy Aikman

• 3-0 record
• Super Bowl MVP (XXVII)
  Strong performances helped the Cowboys achieve Super Bowl success.

4. Terry Bradshaw

• 4-0 Super Bowl record
• Super Bowl MVP (XIII, XIV)
  Bradshaw threw game-winning touchdowns in four separate Super Bowls.

3. Patrick Mahomes

• 3-1 record
• Super Bowl MVP (LIV, LVII, LVIII)
  Memorable plays in critical moments define Mahomes’ career.

2. Joe Montana

• 4-0 Super Bowl record
• Super Bowl MVP (XVI, XIX, XXIV)
  Montana never threw an interception in a Super Bowl.

1. Tom Brady

• 7-3 Super Bowl record
• Super Bowl MVP (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XLIX, LI, LV)
  Brady’s excellence is unmatched in Super Bowl history.