Top 20 quarterback performances in Super Bowl history

MIAMI, FL - January 14, 1968: Quarterback Bart Starr #15 of the Green Bay Packers turns to hand the ball off against the Oakland Raiders during Super Bowl II at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida. The Packers won the game 33-14. Starr played for the Packers from 1956-71. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) /

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PASADENA, CA – JANUARY 31: Troy Aikman #8 of the Dallas Cowboys turns to hand the ball off to running back Emmitt Smith #22 against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXVII on January 31, 1993 at The Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The Cowboys won the Super Bowl 52-17. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) /

14. Troy Aikman, Super Bowl XXVII

The Dallas Cowboys’ dynasty in the 1990s was a marvel to behold, and the list of top quarterback performances in Super Bowl history wouldn’t be complete without the signal caller with a star on his helmet. Troy Aikman led the Cowboys to three titles, but we’ll call special attention to his work against the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVII.

This game was the Cowboys’ first trip to the Super Bowl since 1979, and they were facing a desperate Bills’ team coming off consecutive Super Bowl losses. America’s Team delivered a third straight los to the Bills thanks to a star turn from their future Hall of Famer.

Aikman efficiently carved up the Buffalo secondary in Pasadena, completing 22 of 30 passes for 273 yards and four touchdowns. The game was actually close early on, but Aikman led the Cowboys’ offense on five scoring drives after the first quarter, turning a 14-10 game into a laugher.

The day was very memorable for Aikman, who put up a 140.7 passer rating to take home MVP honors.

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