New England Patriots Super Bowl MVPs are Tom Brady, Deion Branch, and Julian Edelman. The Patriots have six SB Most Valuable Player awards.
Brady, the ultimate G.O.A.T. of the NFL, won four (2002, 2004, 2015, and 2017), while Branch (2005) and Edelman (2019) have one each.
The six-time Vince Lombardi Trophy winners are tied for second place with Pittsburgh Steelers for the SB MVP title. Only Dallas Cowboys, with seven, surpasses these two franchises.
Each time the Patriots have won the NFL championship, an athlete from the team has been declared that year’s MVP.
Super Bowl MVPs by position is the most for Quarterbacks with 32 trophies, followed by Wide Receivers (8), Running Back (7), Linebackers (4), and Safeties (2). Cornerback, Kick Returner / Punt Returner, Defensive End, and Defensive Tackles have one each.
In SB XII, two co-MVPs were selected. It is the only time such a decision was made.
Here is a table representing the player’s name and the year they won the glorified trophy since 1999.
Super Bowl MVPs Since 1999
| John Elway | 1999 |
| Kurt Warner | 2000 |
| Ray Lewis | 2001 |
| Tom Brady | 2002, 2004, 2015, 2017, 2021 |
| Dexter Jackson | 2003 |
| Deion Branch | 2005 |
| Hines Ward | 2006 |
| Peyton Manning | 2007 |
| Eli Manning | 2008, 2012 |
| Santonio Holmes | 2009 |
| Drew Brees | 2010 |
| Aaron Rodgers | 2011 |
| Joe Flacco | 2013 |
| Malcolm Smith | 2014 |
| Von Miller | 2016 |
| Nick Foles | 2018 |
| Julian Edelman | 2019 |
| Patrick Mahomes | 2020, 2023 |
| Copper Kupp | 2022 |
Seattle Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl MVP is Malcolm Smith (2014). The Linebacker is the only player to achieve this feat for the franchise.
The SB XLVIII became one-sided as the champs dominated Denver Brocnos to register a 43-8 win. It was their only win at the grandest event.
They have played SB on three occasions. The remaining two were in 2006 and 2015.
The Seahawks picked Smith in the 242nd place in the 2011 NFL Draft. The rock-solid defender made six solo tackles and assisted in four others in the final game. He also deflected a pass, returned an interception resulting in a touchdown, and recovered a fumble in that match.
The team looked solid in the 2014 season as they won the NFC Championship opposite Green Bay Packers and booked a ticket for the final.
Unfortunately, they couldn’t make it two years in a row and lost to Tom Brady’s Patriots 28-24.
San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers Super Bowl MVPs are Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, and Steve Young. Montana has three, while the others have one apiece.
Montana is one of those players with multiple SB MVP titles. The Quarterback was the Super Bowl MVP G.O.A.T before the Brady era. He won four SBs and three SB MVPs (XVI, XIX, XXIV).
Joe also has two NFL MVP titles (1989 and 1990). He is among the few to win NFL MVP and SB MVP in the same year (1989).
Likewise, Jerry played Wide Receiver and grabbed the accolade in SB XXIII. He was the NFL scoring leader and NFL receiving yards leader in 1989.
Steve Young won the NFL MVP in 1994 and secured the SB MVP in the same year. That year, the 49ers defeated San Diego Chargers by 49-26 in the Joe Robbie Stadium.
Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl MVPs are as follows:
- Chuck Howley (1971)
- Roger Staubach (1972)
- Harvey Martin (1978)
- Randy White (1978)
- Troy Aikman (1993)
- Emmitt Smith (1994)
- Larry Brown (1996)
Linebacker Chuck Howley was awarded the MVP in SB, despite losing the final 16-13 to Baltimore Ravens at the Miami Orange Bowl. He is the only one from the losing side to receive the honor.
Harvey Martin and Randy White are the only two co-MVPs in NFL.
Aikman was wonderful in the SB XXVII against Buffalo Bills. He threw for 273 yards and recorded four touchdowns to hand the team a 52-17 victory.
Emmitt Smith’s MVP win in the NFL championship opposite Buffalo Bills (30-13) is backed by league MVP. He is among the 11 players to win both titles in the same year.
Las Vegas Raiders
Las Vegas Raiders Super Bowl MVPs are Fred Biletnikoff, Jim Plunkett, and Marcus Allen. Biletnikoff and Plunkett won when they were still Oakland Raiders.
Fred was the league’s second Wide Receiver to get the award in SB XI. The Raiders defeated Minnesota Vikings 32-14 at the Rose Bowl.
The WR covered 79 yards while receiving four catches. He is the only receiver who did not cross 100 yards, made a touchdown, and won the SB MVP.
Jim won the second SB MVP for the Raiders in 1981, the year they won their second title. He was with them when they lifted the third Vince Lombardi in 1984.
Likewise, Marcus won the accolade in SB XVIII (1984). He ranks among the names who have also won NFL Offensive POTY (1985), Offensive ROTY (1982), and Comeback POTY (1993), along with SB MVP.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl MVPs are Dexter Jackson and Tom Brady. Jackson is among the two Safeties to claim this award.
Dexter helped the Buccaneers secure the first SB trophy in 2003. His delightful performance, backed with two critical interceptions, helped the Buccs defeat Oakland Raiders 48-21. He was the franchise’s first sportsperson to bag the SB MVP.
After a long wait of 18 years, the Buccs made it to the grandest stage in 2021 with Brady and claimed their second SB. The QB claimed his fifth and the franchise’s second SB MVP.
Tampa is one of the teams with a 100% win record in the NFL championship match.
Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers Super Bowl MVPs are:
- Bart Starr (1967 and 1968)
- Desmond Howard (1997)
- Aaron Rodgers (2011)
The Packers dominated the first two SBs, clinching the trophy and SB MVP. Bart Starr overpowered Kanas City Chiefs (35-10) and Oakland Raiders (33-14).
He was the league MVP in 1966 and won SB MVP in 1967. He is the only player to claim the finals MVP two times in a row.
Howard brought home the gold in 1997 when they met with New England Patriots at Louisiana Superdome. He made a 90-yard punt return and 154 kickoff return yards in that game. He also drove the ball to the opponent’s endzone once.
Aaron Rodgers’s side beat Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25 in 2011’s SB. The QB drove the offense for 24/39 completed passes, threw 304 yards, and registered three touchdowns.
Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl MVPs are Len Dawson and Patrick Mahomes. Dawson won it in 1970 when they defeated Minnesota Vikings 23-7.
It was an incredible comeback story for Dawson as he returned from a knee injury and conquered former winner New York Jets on the road to the finale. Against the Vikings, the QB threw for 142 yards, completed 12/17 passes, and made one touchdown.
Mahomes is the multiple SB MVP (2020 and 2023). In 2020, they defeated the 49ers 31-20. The budding starman made two passing and one rushing touchdown.
The 27-year-old was the 2022 league and SB MVP. He was featured in the 2020 Madden NFL cover and was unaffected by the Madden Curse.
At such young age, the talented QB has made it into three SBs and has two SB MVPs. The Chiefs are heavily favored to take the win in the 2024 SB.
New York Jets
New York Jets Super Bowl MVP is Quarterback Joe Namath, who won in 1969. He is the only Jets sportsperson to hold the award.
The alma mater of the University of Alabama was a huge name in the 1960s and 70s. He was a mainstream icon and was named “Broadway Joe.”
The 1965 AFL Rookie of the Year won the 1969 George Halas Award. In the 1969 final match opposite Baltimore Colts, he made eight passes to George Sauer Jr.
He is the first ever person to win the college national championship, the pro league championship, and the Vince Lombardi trophy.
Miami Dolphins
Miami Dolphins Super Bowl MVPs are:
- Jake Scott (1973)
- Larry Csonka (1974)
Scott is the first Safety to win the accolade, while Csonka is the first Running Back to claim the honor.
Both of them have two SB trophies. The first one came against Washington Redskins (14-7), and the second one opposite Minnesota Vikings (24-7).
The Dolphins contested in three finals from 1972 to 1974, winning two.
Jake and Larry were crucial to the 1972 Dolphins’ undefeated season. They are the only franchise to win the ultimate prize without facing a loss.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl MVPs are:
- Franco Harris (1975)
- Lynn Swann (1976)
- Terry Bradshaw (1979, 1980)
- Hines Ward (2006)
- Santonio Holmes (2009)
The Steelers have contested in eight title games and were defeated twice. They could not overpower the Cowboys in 1996, and Aaron Rodger’s Packers proved too much in 2011.
Terry Bradshaw joins Joe Montana as the player to win two consecutive SB MVPs. He was also with the franchise when Harris and Swann were awarded the honor in 1975 and 1976.
Bradshaw had an incredible 1978 season, winning league MVP and SB MVP. He is a three-time Pro Bowler and Pro Football Hall of Famer.
Ward and Holmes are Wide Receivers crucial in securing the SB XLI and XLIII. Hines was part of both victories.
Washington Commanders
Washington Commanders Super Bowl MVPs are John Riggins, Doug Williams, and Mark Rypien. All won the prize when the franchise was known as Washington Redskins.
Riggins did it in 1983, Williams in 1987, and Rypien in 1992.
The Washington franchise has made it to the finals on five occasions, winning three. The name change, logo redesign, owner change, and other controversies have not been fruitful for the team to restore its former glory.
But the 2023 season brings hope with the addition of talented rookies like Emmanuel Forbes, Jartavius Martin, and Ricky Stromberg.
Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears Super Bowl MVP is Defensive End Richard Dent. He is the second player from this position to claim the prize.
Dent helped the Bears conquer New England Patriots in 1986 with a score of 46-10. He was a Pro Bowler, formed fumbles leader, and All-Pro in the 1985 campaign.
In the final tie, he made 1.5 sacks and blocked a pass. He was able to draw two fumbles.
He went to the 49ers in 1994 and won the 1995 SB with them. He is among those who have won the title with different teams.
Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos Super Bowl MVPs comprise Terrell Davis, John Elway, and Von Miller. Davis and Elway got the Broncos two consecutive accolades in 1998 and 1999.
Elway was the franchise’s first selection in the 1983 Draft. He stayed with the franchise till 1998. He proved his worth by attempting 7,250 passes and completing 4,123. He was an excellent rusher who ran 3,407 yards and scored 33 times.
Davis was the 1998 league’s MVP. He was named Offensive POTY in 1996 and 1998. His career stats read 60 rushing touchdowns and 7,607 rushing yards.
Likewise, Von Miller won SB MVP in 2016. He moved to Los Angeles Rams and bagged another trophy in 2022.
Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts Super Bowl MVP is Peyton Manning. The NFL Hall of Famer hit the jackpot in 2007 when they defeated Chicago Bears.
The Colts drafted the 196-meter QB in the 1998 draft as the first overall. Manning collected four league MVPs in 2003, 2004, 2008, and 2009.
After delivering astounding numbers in consecutive seasons, he finally lifted the Vince Lombardi trophy in 2006. He made 25 complete passes for 247 yards and helped make a touchdown against the Bears at Dolphins Stadium.
He parted ways with the Colts and joined Broncos in 2012 and helped them win SB in 2016. He also won the MVP award in 2013.
New York Giants
New York Giants Super Bowl MVPs encompass these athletes:
- Phil Simms (1987)
- Ottis Anderson (1991)
- Eli Manning (2008 and 2012)
The franchise has successfully won four championships. Their only loss was handed by Baltimore Ravens in 2000.
QB Phill Simms was critical in helping them bag their first trophy in 1991 opposite Buffalo Bills. The two-time Pro Bowler (1985 and 1993) completed 55.4 percent of passes and threw for 33,462 yards in his 15-year career with the Giants.
Otis is the 1979 Offensive ROTY, 1989 Comeback POTY, and two-time Pro Bowler.
Likewise, the multiple SB MVP winner Eli Manning was picked No. 1 in the 2004 draft. He contested in two championships and won both. He was awarded the MVP in both games.
His #10 is retired by the franchise.
New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints Super Bowl MVP is Drew Brees. The 2006 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year is the only winner for the Saints in 2010.
The SB XLIV win against Indianapolis Colts saw the underdogs Saints secure the victory by 31-17. In the final game, Brees tied the SB pass completion record with 32 successful passes.
Additionally, he made 288 passing yards and two touchdowns.
Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl MVPs include Linebacker Ray Lewis and Quarterback Joe Flacco. They won in 2001 and 2013.
Lewis was the cornerstone for 2001 SB winners. The Linebacker was the dominating force in the regular season and postseason.
The Ravens dominated the New York Giants at the Raymond James Stadium by 34-7. He was the NFL Defensive POTY in 2000.
Flacco won the accolade, making the Ravens second, opposite the San Francisco 49ers with 34-31. That season, the QB defeated Payton Manning’s Denver Broncos and Tom Brady’s New England Patriots on the road to the finale.
He is the second QB to have defeated Brady and Manning in the same playoffs since Mark Sanchez in 2010.
Los Angeles Rams
Los Angeles Rams Super Bowl MVPs are Kurt Warner and Cooper Kupp. Warner won in 2000 when the franchise was situated in St. Louis, Missouri.
The St. Louis Rams overpowered Tennessee Titans at Georgia Dome by 23-16. The two-times league best player threw 414 passing yards, the SB record, and helped make two touchdowns.
Another record achieved by the four-time Pro Bowler is the most attempted passes without interceptions. He made 45 of them.
Likewise, Cooper Kupp pulled a heroic display with powerful drives and receptions against Cincinnati Bengals in 2022, helping the franchise claim their second SB. The postseason special by the Wide Receiver resulted in six touchdowns for 478 yards.
Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl MVP is QB Nick Foles. The Eagles have made the finals four times and won only in 2018.
The QB out of Arizona Wildcats was the third-round pick for the Eagles in the 2012 draft. He returned to the franchise in 2017 after spending 2015 and 2016 with St. Louis Rams and Kansas City Chiefs.
Foles showed a phenomenal display with 26/33 complete passes for 352 yards. He made three passing touchdowns and caught a pass for the touchdown. He became the first to have a touchdown while throwing and passing.
They defeated the Patriots by 41-33 at the U.S. Bank Stadium.
Jalen Hurts came close in 2023 to become the second Eagles player, but Mahomes and Chiefs scattered his dream.