Some Super Bowls are just games, others were Moments frozen in football time. These are the showdowns where dynasties crumbled, legends were born, and jaws dropped coast to coast.
From Malcolm Butler’s miracle to the 28-3 comeback that became a meme, these five finals didn’t just crown champions, they carved themselves into NFL folklore.
1. Super Bowl XLIX (2015) – Patriots vs. Seahawks
You want chaos? This game served it in the final 30 seconds. The Seahawks were one yard from back-to-back titles. Then, out of nowhere, rookie Malcolm Butler read the play like a book and picked off Russell Wilson. Ballgame.
Add in Brady’s 37 completions and the controversy over not handing it to Marshawn Lynch, and you’ve got a classic for the ages.
2. Super Bowl LI (2017) – Patriots vs. Falcons
The comeback, the meme, the legend.
Down 28-3 in the third quarter, Brady and the Patriots pulled off the biggest rally in Super Bowl history, first overtime. First 25-point comeback. The game that cemented Brady as the GOAT. If you watched this live, you remember where you were.
3. Super Bowl XLII (2008) – Giants vs. Patriots
The Patriots were chasing perfection. 19-0. But Eli Manning and the Giants had other plans. Tyree’s helmet catch defied physics. Manning’s late TD pass to Plaxico Burress stunned the world.
The Patriots’ perfect season, shattered. A Hollywood ending, scripted by underdogs.
4. Super Bowl LII (2018) – Eagles vs. Patriots
Philly didn’t just win their first Super Bowl, they went rogue. Nick Foles catching a touchdown? The “Philly Special” was gutsy, legendary, and completely insane.
A 41-33 shootout with over 1,100 total yards. And Brady, even with 505 passing yards, couldn’t stop the magic.
5. Super Bowl LVI (2022) – Rams vs. Bengals
A home Super Bowl. A back-and-forth battle. A clutch final drive. Stafford to Kupp sealed it with just over a minute left. The Rams’ defense closed the door.
It wasn’t the flashiest game, but the drama? Pure gold. Especially for a team winning it all in their own building.
Legends Made, History Written
Each of these Super Bowls had something, a miracle play, an impossible comeback, a dream denied. They weren’t just about who won the ring, but how it all went down.
This list isn’t just a trip down memory lane. It’s a reminder that football’s greatest stage always has the potential to deliver something timeless.
Now, let me know in the comments which other Super Bowl finals you watched and think belong on the List.
