Careers, especially for quarterbacks, are often defined by performances in big moments. For a select group of quarterbacks, their performances in Super Bowls have vaulted their careers in ways both tangible and intangible.
Some quarterbacks were key focal points of dynasties. Others were one-hit wonders who made the most of their day in the sun. A handful of quarterbacks made their fame by leading their teams to historic Super Bowl upsets. For two quarterbacks, their success in Super Bowls prompted many to declare them the greatest of all-time.
While dozens of quarterbacks have started in Super Bowls, a handful of them left a unique mark that has added to the Super Bowl becoming the spectacle that it is today. With Super Bowl LVII on the horizon, here’s a look at the 15 greatest quarterbacks in Super Bowl history, with a honorable mention to boot. Also, be sure to click here to see a ranking of the greatest single-game performances by Super Bowl quarterbacks, which will be updated at the conclusion of Super Bowl LVII.
Listed below was the criteria that was used when making the list:
- Super Bowl appearances
- Performance in Super Bowls
- MVPs won
- Records set
- Significance (or lasting impact) of performance(s)
- Strength of opponent
Honorable mention: Bob Griese, Dolphins
- 2x Super Bowl champion (2-0 record)
- 1st QB to start in three consecutive Super Bowls
You can’t have an all-time Super Bowl QB list without the quarterback who led the NFL‘s only perfect team. Miami’s play-caller and quarterback, Griese made key throws in the Dolphins’ back-to-back Super Bowl wins over Washington and Minnesota.
In Super Bowl VII, Griese’s 18-yard completion to Paul Warfield set up his 28-yard touchdown pass to Howard Twilley to give the Dolphins an early lead they wouldn’t relinquish. His 27-yard strike to Warfield in Super Bowl VIII set up the final score in a 24-7 win. Griese completed all but one of his seven attempts against the Vikings while setting a Super Bowl record for fewest passing attempts by a starting quarterback.
15. Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers
- 2x Super Bowl champion (2-1 record)
One of 12 quarterbacks to start in at least three Super Bowls, Roethlisberger led one of the most iconic game-winning drives in Super Bowl history. Roethlisberger capped off the 88-yard drive with his unforgettable touchdown pass to game MVP Santonio Holmes as Pittsburgh edged Arizona in Super Bowl…
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