Jerry Rice Super Bowl Stats: The Greatest Receiver in Championship History
Jerry Rice holds the Super Bowl records for career receiving yards (604), receptions (33), and touchdowns (8). Here is the complete breakdown of Rice's Super Bowl performances and legacy.
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Jerry Rice is the greatest receiver in Super Bowl history by every meaningful statistical measure. His career totals of 604 receiving yards, 33 receptions, and 8 touchdown catches in four Super Bowl appearances stand as records that have endured for decades. Here is the complete breakdown of Rice's Super Bowl legacy.
Super Bowl Appearances and Stats
Jerry Rice played in four Super Bowls: XXIII (1989) with San Francisco — won; XXIV (1990) with San Francisco — won; XXIX (1995) with San Francisco — won; XXXVII (2003) with Oakland — lost. His career totals: 33 receptions, 604 yards, 8 touchdowns. For comparison, the second-highest career receiver in Super Bowl history has significantly fewer yards and touchdowns.
Super Bowl XXIII MVP
Rice's greatest individual Super Bowl performance came in Super Bowl XXIII (1989) against the Cincinnati Bengals. He caught 11 passes for 215 receiving yards — still the Super Bowl single-game receiving record — and scored 1 touchdown. His effort earned him the MVP award and set up Joe Montana's famous game-winning drive in the final minutes.
Rice and Joe Montana
The chemistry between Jerry Rice and Joe Montana was one of the most productive in NFL history. Rice's combination of elite route-running, exceptional hands, and ability to run after the catch made him the perfect complement to Montana's precision passing. Together they helped San Francisco win three Super Bowls.
Rice's Legacy
Jerry Rice is widely considered the greatest wide receiver in NFL history and the greatest player to ever play his position. His Super Bowl records are a significant part of that legacy. For all Super Bowl receiving and individual records, see our comprehensive Super Bowl records page. For Rice's team championships, see the Super Bowl winners page.
Key Takeaways
- Super Bowl 2027 is scheduled for February 2027
- The Philadelphia Eagles are the defending champions (Super Bowl LIX, 2025)
- The Super Bowl draws 115–130 million viewers annually in the US
- A 30-second commercial spot costs approximately $6.5–7 million
- Tom Brady holds the record with 7 Super Bowl victories
Frequently Asked Questions
Super Bowl 2027 is scheduled for the first Sunday of February 2027. The exact date has not yet been officially confirmed by the NFL, but it is expected to fall on February 2 or February 9, 2027.
Alicia Torres
Entertainment CorrespondentSuper Bowl halftime show historian, entertainment journalist
Alicia Torres is a veteran sports journalist and halftime show historian who has documented every Super Bowl performance since 2001. Her work has appeared in national publications.
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