Super Bowl 49: 10 biggest underdogs of all-time
By Evan Massey
10. Super Bowl XLV – Packers, 31, Steelers 25
The Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers aren’t always viewed as an “upset” by most, but there was no question that the Packers were viewed as “underdogs” heading into the game.
Pittsburgh had been in the situation before and had the most experience. Aaron Rodgers and the Packers on the other hand had withstood a very tough road to the Super Bowl. The game was very entertaining, but the Packers’ defense carried them to a big win with the Nick Collins interception return for a touchdown and B.J. Raji interception.
Rodgers immediately earned the title of being an “elite” quarterback, and he hasn’t looked back since. This one can’t be ranked higher than number ten, but it definitely deserves a spot. Neither the Steelers or Packers have been back to the Super Bowl since that game, but it was one of the more entertaining Super Bowls that the NFL has had recently.
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