The biggest game in American sports is back, as the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles prepare to battle in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans (6:30 p.m. ET, FOX). This highly anticipated matchup features elite talents like Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Chris Jones for the Chiefs, while the Eagles counter with Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, and Nolan Smith Jr.
While winning the Lombardi Trophy is every player’s ultimate goal, many will have the chance to etch their names into the Super Bowl record books. From most career Super Bowl appearances to single-game milestones, here’s a deep dive into some of the most iconic Super Bowl records in history.
Career Super Bowl Records (Player & Coach)
Some legends have dominated the Super Bowl stage, setting records that may stand for decades.
Most Super Bowls Played (Individual Players & Coaches)
Most games played: Tom Brady (10)
Most wins by a player: Tom Brady (7)
Most games by a head coach: Bill Belichick (9)
Most wins by a head coach: Bill Belichick (6)
Most losses by a head coach: Bud Grant, Don Shula, Marv Levy, Dan Reeves (4 losses each)
Career Passing Records in Super Bowl History
Most completions: Tom Brady (277)
Most passing yards: Tom Brady (3,039)
Most passing touchdowns: Tom Brady (21)
Most passes intercepted: John Elway (8)
Career Rushing & Receiving Records
Most total touchdowns scored: Jerry Rice (8)
Most rushing touchdowns: Emmitt Smith (5)
Most rushing yards: Franco Harris (354)
Most receptions: Jerry Rice (33)
Most receiving yards: Jerry Rice (589)
Career Defensive Records
Most sacks: Charles Haley, Von Miller (4.5)
Single-Game Super Bowl Records
In any given Super Bowl, a player has the chance to deliver a historic performance and rewrite the record books.
Scoring & Offensive Records
Most touchdowns scored: 3
Jerry Rice (49ers, SB XXIV)
Roger Craig (49ers, SB XIX)
Ricky Watters (49ers, SB XXIX)
Terrell Davis (Broncos, SB XXXII)
James White (Patriots, SB LI)
Most passing completions: 43
Tom Brady (Patriots) vs. Falcons, SB LI
Most consecutive completions: 16
Tom Brady (Patriots) vs. Giants, SB XLVI
Highest completion percentage: 88%
Phil Simms (Giants) vs. Broncos, SB XXI
Most passing yards in a game: 505
Tom Brady (Patriots) vs. Eagles, SB LII
Most passing touchdowns: 6
Steve Young (49ers) vs. Chargers, SB XXIX
Most interceptions thrown: 5
Rich Gannon (Raiders) vs. Buccaneers, SB XXXVII
Most rushing touchdowns in a game: 3
Terrell Davis (Broncos) vs. Packers, SB XXXII
Jalen Hurts (Eagles) vs. Chiefs, SB LVII
Most rushing yards in a game: 204
Timmy Smith (Washington) vs. Broncos, SB XXII
Most receptions in a game: 14
James White (Patriots) vs. Falcons, SB LI
Most receiving yards in a game: 215
Jerry Rice (49ers) vs. Bengals, SB XXIII
Most receiving touchdowns in a game: 3
Jerry Rice (49ers) vs. Broncos, SB XXIV
Jerry Rice (49ers) vs. Chargers, SB XXIX
Defensive & Special Teams Records
Most interceptions in a game: 3
Rod Martin (Raiders) vs. Eagles, SB XV
Most pick-sixes in a game: 2
Dwight Smith (Buccaneers) vs. Raiders, SB XXXVII
Most tackles in a game: 18
Dan Morgan (Panthers) vs. Patriots, SB XXXVIII
Most sacks in a game: 3
Reggie White (Packers, SB XXXI)
Darnell Dockett (Cardinals, SB XLIII)
Kony Ealy (Panthers, SB 50)
Grady Jarrett (Falcons, SB LI)
While some franchises have become Super Bowl dynasties, others have struggled on the big stage.
Teams with the Most Super Bowl Wins & Losses
Most Super Bowl Wins (Franchise History)
1. New England Patriots 6
2. Pittsburgh Steelers 6
3. San Francisco 49ers 5
4. Dallas Cowboys 5
5. Green Bay Packers 4
Most Super Bowl Losses (Franchise History)
1. New England Patriots 5
2. Denver Broncos 5
3. Minnesota Vikings 4
4. Buffalo Bills 4
Super Bowl LIX: Potential History-Making Performances
As the Chiefs and Eagles square off in Super Bowl LIX, several players have a chance to make history:
Patrick Mahomes could move closer to Brady’s Super Bowl passing records.
Jalen Hurts could become the first quarterback to record multiple three-rushing-TD Super Bowls.
Travis Kelce could climb higher on the all-time receiving list in Super Bowl history.
Saquon Barkley could challenge Timmy Smith’s 204-yard rushing record if he has a monster game.
With so many playmakers on the field, this Super Bowl could produce new records to add to the long list of legendary performances.
Who will etch their names into Super Bowl history this time? We’ll find out on Super Bowl Sunday!