Super Bowl Quarterback Records: Best Performances of All Time
Which quarterback has the most Super Bowl wins, most passing yards, and most touchdowns? Here is the complete ranking of the best quarterback performances in Super Bowl history.
Entertainment Correspondent
The Super Bowl is decided more often than not by the performance of the starting quarterbacks. Here is the complete ranking of the greatest quarterback performances in Super Bowl history, along with the all-time records that define QB excellence on the game's biggest stage.
Most Super Bowl Wins by a Quarterback
Tom Brady leads with 7 wins (6 with New England, 1 with Tampa Bay). Joe Montana won 4 (all with San Francisco). Terry Bradshaw won 4 (all with Pittsburgh). Roger Staubach won 2 (both with Dallas). Patrick Mahomes has won 4 as of 2025. For the complete list of every Super Bowl champion, see our Super Bowl winners page.
Most Super Bowl Passing Yards: Tom Brady
Tom Brady threw for 3,039 yards across his 10 Super Bowl appearances — nearly twice the career total of any other quarterback. He also leads in Super Bowl touchdown passes (24) and Super Bowl appearances (10). His average of 303 yards per Super Bowl game is remarkable consistency over an extended period.
Best Single-Game Performances
Several single-game quarterback performances stand out as all-time greats. Tom Brady: 505 yards in Super Bowl LII (2018) — though New England lost. Tom Brady: 466 yards and the 28-3 comeback in Super Bowl LI (2017). Joe Montana: 22 of 29 for 5 TDs in Super Bowl XXIV (1990). Phil Simms: 22 of 25 (88%) in Super Bowl XXI (1987). Steve Young: 6 TD passes in Super Bowl XXIX (1995).
Most Super Bowl MVPs
Tom Brady won 5 Super Bowl MVP awards — no other player has more than 4. Brady's MVPs came in Super Bowls XXXVI, XXXVIII, XLIX, LI, and LIII. For all individual records, see our comprehensive Super Bowl records page. For MVP history, see our Super Bowl MVP 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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