Top 20 quarterback performances in Super Bowl history

By Joe Romano | Feb 1, 2018

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 05: The New England Patriots celebrate with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Atlanta Falcons during Super Bowl 51 at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. The Patriots defeated the Falcons 34-28. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /

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Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw (12) rolls out of the pocket during Super Bowl XIII, a 35-31 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on January 21, 1979, at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Nate Fine/Getty Images) /

6. Terry Bradshaw, Pittsburgh Steelers, Super Bowl XIII

Despite owning the most Super Bowls of any NFL team, the Pittsburgh Steelers only got one quarterback on this list, Terry Bradshaw. The star quarterback dominated in his team’s victory over the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl XIII.

This game was a fight from the beginning between two of the most storied franchises in the NFL. It was the first time two teams met for a second time in a Super Bowl. The Cowboys were also looking to win their second straight.

Bradshaw was the regular season MVP with his league-leading 28 touchdown passes. Pittsburgh also featured a pair of star receivers, Lynn Swann and John Stallworth. Fullback Franco Harris was also a part of this offense.

Both teams rolled through the playoffs for their Super Bowl matchup. It was a meeting between Bradshaw and Roger Staubach. The two teams also had nicknamed defenses in the “Steel Curtain” and “Doomsday Defense”.

The game featured an explosive outing by Bradshaw. He won the MVP after throwing four touchdowns and 318 yards. Both were records at the time. Some say this was the greatest Super Bowl ever played (more on that later).

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