It’s been several weeks since the latest Super Bowl match-up between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots! Just like I did at the end of the World Series last year, I’m gonna rank each and every Super Bowl match-up that has occurred since 2000!
For a few disclaimers, I will be referring to each Super Bowl that was played in the exact year that it did and NOT based on the regular season from a month prior of that Super Bowl match! Because of that, I will also include the Super Bowl match-up that took place in February 2000 between the St. Louis Rams and Tennessee Titans, even if those teams are based on a regular season that took place in 1999!
Also, since I’ve been making people wait long enough for this and wanted to get this piece out before March rolls around, I’m just gonna get straight to the point with each Super Bowl match-up! Just a sentence or two summary about how each SB went down and why they are placed where they are! This might change in the future if I’m still doing these rankings but for now, keeping it brief!
Let’s get right now to it!
27.) 2014- Super Bowl XLVIII- Seattle Seahawks vs Denver Broncos
Champion: Seattle Seahawks
Score: 43-8
MVP: Malcolm Smith, Linebacker
About as uninteresting and as much of a blowout as you could imagine for a Super Bowl event! What was expected to be a tight match-up between two highly competitive teams between the Seahawks and Broncos ended up being a laugher, leading to Seattle’s first ever SB crown! This was a game that was over from the very start and lacked any suspense of any kind!
26.) 2026- Super Bowl LX- Seattle Seahawks vs New England Patriots
Champions: Seattle Seahawks
Score: 43-8
MVP: Kenneth Walker III, Running Back
Sadly, the 2nd SB victory from the Seahawks wasn’t a whole lot better. Going up against a young Patriots team who cakewalked their way to success thanks to having the easiest regular season schedule in over 20 years, this was expected to be a steamroller for Seattle and we got exactly that. New England did make some fireworks in the 4th quarter, which does keep it from being dead last, but they were simply no match for Seattle, who was bare none the superior team in every way.
25.) 2001- Super Bowl XXXV- Baltimore Ravens vs New York Giants
Champion: Baltimore Ravens
Score: 34-7
MVP: Ray Lewis, Linebacker
It’s nice to see Baltimore achieve ANY kind of sport success this century but their matchup against the Giants was quite a sleeper. Baltimore’s defensive lines absolutely dominated New York, leading Ray Lewis to winning the MVP, and the offense did just enough damage whenever it could to take away any kind of advantage for their opponent. Unfortunately for the Giants, Eli had yet to show up to help get them a ring.
24.) 2003-Super Bowl XXXVII- Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Oakland Raiders
Champions: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Score: 48-21
MVP: Dexter Jackson, Safety
Infamous known as the “Jon Gruden Bowl”, Chucky, A.K.A. the head coach of the Bucs, ended up beating his former team in the Raiders, demolishing them in every single aspect of play. It was more of the behind the scenes drama that took the spotlight here than the actual game itself.
23.) 2021-Super Bowl LV- Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Kansas City Chiefs
Champions: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Score: 31-9
MVP: Tom Brady, Quarterback
What was expected to be an absolute dream match between young Patrick Mahomes and grandpa Tom Brady turned out to be quite a snoozer! If somehow you weren’t tried of Mr. Brady winning half a dozen SBs in New England, you get to see him do it again for the 7th and final time in just one year with Tampa Bay! Oh, and this also happened to take place during the Covid-19 pandemic, with a half-filled crowd and more people watching the match-up alone through their streaming devices than actual television with their friends and families.
22.) 2025- Super Bowl LIX- Philadelphia Eagles vs Kansas City Chiefs
Champions: Philadelphia Eagles
Score: 40-22
MVP: Jalen Hurts, Quarterback
After a devastating SB loss just two years prior, Philly was able to get their revenge against KC, with an absolute dominant performance from QB and MVP Jalen Hurts! The Eagles defensive exposed a deeply flawed and aged offensive lines that had plagued the chiefs all season, securing Philly a championship they had been so desperately craving in recent years. Despite best efforts from Mahomes and Kelece, the Chiefs didn’t stand a chance this time around!
21.) 2019- Super Bowl LIII- New England Patriots vs Los Angeles Rams
Champions: New England Patriots
Score: 13-3
MVP: Julian Edelman, Wide Receiver
While this is easily among the most boring Super Bowls of this century, it still gets some credit from the incredible defensive lines from both New England and LA, which kept it a close game the whole way through. However, when you don’t score a touchdown until the last quarter and no points are on the scoreboard for a good chunk of the game, you don’t get much love from mainstream audiences! Oh, this also ended up being the last SB for New England through their near 20-year long dynasty!
20.) 2007- Super Bowl XLI- Indianapolis Colts vs Chicago Bears
Champions: Indianapolis Colts
Score: 29-17
MVP: Peyton Manning
Talk about a game that started off in shock, giving Chicago all the hope and momentum in the world and then just…..died. After a magical kickoff return from Devin Hester, things went downhill from there for his team. The Colts under Mr. Manning was able to bounce back from a rocky start, taking advance of a sloppy and messy game from the Bears’ point of view. It’s like watching a perfect teaser trailer for a movie and then you watch the movie itself and it….kinda sucks.
19.) 2006- Super Bowl XL -Pittsburgh Steelers vs Seattle Seahawks
Champions: Pittsburgh Steelers
Score: 21-10
MVP: Hines Ward, Wide Receiver
Ah yes! The one time where Pittsburgh was able to BS their way to a Super Bowl ring, more thanks to Refball and questionable calls rather than anything the Steelers or even Seahawks actually did on the field. Guess it’s time to take a ride on the Yinzermobile! *YINZER MODE ACTIVIATED*
18.) 2016- Super Bowl 50- Denver Broncos vs Carolina Panthers
Champions: Denver Broncos
Score: 24-10
MVP: Von Miller, Linebacker
Peyton Manning was able to end his career on a high note by helping the Broncos win their lone Super Bowl of the century! However, the real star here has to go to Von Miller, helping keep the Panthers defense in check and letting the offense do their business!
17.) 2010- Super Bowl XLIV- New Orleans Saints vs Indianapolis Colts
Champions: New Orleans Saints
Score: 31-17
MVP: Drew Brees, Quarterback
A super talented QB like Drew Brees had to grab at least ONE Super Bowl throughout his impressive career and he was able to do that for the Saints against the Colts! After a shaky first half, the onside kick by Sean Payton to kick off (no pun intended) the second half gave New Orleans all the momentum they need for their magical SB run! That in of itself knocks it up to around middle-of-the-pack!
16.) 2011- Super Bowl XLV- Green Bay Packers vs Pittsburgh Steelers
Champions: Green Bay Packers
Score: 31-25
MVP: Aaron Rodgers, Quarterback
Speaking of super talented QBs (at least ON the field) that deserves a ring, Aaron Rodgers was able to get the job done here for the Packs against Benny Boy and the Steelers, securing his legacy in Green Bay with the likes of Brett Favre and Bart Starr.
15.) 2020- Super Bowl LIV- Kansas City Chiefs vs San Francisco 49ers
Champions: Kansas City Chiefs
Score: 31-20
MVP: Patrick Mahomes, Quarterback
Back when the Chiefs were lovable underdogs that people wanted to see win, Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid were able to secure their first Super Bowl ring in come from behind fashion in a solid and dramatic game. 49ers fans still probably don’t what the heck was going through the players’ heads in the 4th quarter and Shannon still continues to be the meme of the NFL!
14.) 2005- Super Bowl XXXIX- New England Patriots vs Philadelphia Eagles
Champions: New England Patriots
Score: 24-21
MVP: Deion Branch, Wide Receiver
Any doubt of the New England Patriots NOT being a dynasty was put to rest here. Tom Brady was able to win his third Bowl in just four years, confirming that the Patriots were indeed the evil empire of the NFL! While Reid and the Eagles were left with disappointment, little did they know that they would find their own level of SB success later on down the road.
13.) 2004- Super Bowl XXXVIII- New England Patriots vs Carolina Panthers
Champions: New England Patriots
Score: 32-29
MVP: Tom Brady, Quarterback
Damn, I’m ALREADY tired of talking about the Patriots and Tom Brady but here we go again! This was quite a tight match-up that made everyone thought it would go to overtime for the first time ever in a Super Bowl! But of course, Brady and company were able to take good care of business. Just how many more Super Bowls with Brady and the Patriots do we got here?!?!
12.) 2018- Super Bowl LII- Philadelphia Eagles vs New England Patriots
Champions: Philadelphia Eagles
Score: 41-33
MVP: Nick Foles- Quarterback
Welp, here we go again with the Patriots AND Eagles?! However, this time around, Philly was able to come through, with one of higher scoring SB match-ups this century. Despite Tom Brady’s impressive performance at throwing over 500 yards, he was still no match for backup Nick Foles, who won MVP and led the Eagles to their first-ever Lombardi trophy!
11.) 2023- Super Bowl LVII- Kansas City Chiefs vs Philadelphia Eagles
Champions: Kansas City Chiefs
Score: 38-35
MVP: Patrick Mahomes, Quarterback
Easily the better of the two SB matchups between KC and Philly, Mahomes was able to throw the game of his life despite playing with a near broken ankle in 2023. A very tight and competitive that was decided by a last minute field goal and controversial ref ball, the latter of which is the main reason why this was kept out of being in the top 10! This victory for the Chiefs proved that 2020 was no fluke and that KC was indeed a legit threat to the rest of the NFL!
10.) 2022- Super Bowl LVI- Los Angeles Rams vs Cincinnati Bengals
Champions: Los Angeles Rams
Score: 23-20
MVP: Cooper Kupp, Wide Reciever
This SB came super close to being a great underdog story for Cincy but unfortunately, the LA version of the Rams were just too good to put away! Putting aside the completely utter contempt for the owner of the LA Rams, this was a likable bunch that came together to win a tight game that could have gone either way from both angles. Maybe next time Bengals!
9.) 2012- Super Bowl XLVI- New York Giants vs New England Patriots
Champions: New York Giants
Score: 21-17
MVP: Eli Manning, Quarterback
Speaking of underdog NFL teams making it to the Super Bowl, good little Eli was able to lead his New York Giants to a swift and decisive against the stormtroopers from New England in 2012! They defied expectations and prevented Brady and Belichick from getting their fourth ring at the time. While not quite as satisfying as that OTHER super bowl match-up victory against the Pats, this was still a very tight and rewarding game all around.
8.) 2013- Super Bowl XLVII- Baltimore Ravens vs San Francisco 49ers
Champions: Baltimore Ravens
Score: 34-31
MVP: Joe Flacco, Quarterback
Here’s a match-up that had a little bit of everything. From personal family drama to shocking twists to numerous points on the board to even a power outage, the “Harb-Bowl” made for one of the more intriguing Super Bowls of this century. Despite all of the sports odds from Baltimore throughout the past 25+ years, they were able to make lightning strike twice by snatching another SB victory!
7.) 2000- Super Bowl XXXIV- St. Louis Rams vs Tennessee Titans
Champions: St. Louis Rams
Score: 23-16
MVP: Kurt Warner, Quarterback
Before they were forced back to LA due to crappy ownership, the Rams were able to grab a Super Bowl ring at St. Louis with an absolutely nail biter of a finish! Kurt Warner was able to rise to super stardom with an amazing underdog story, leading a Super Bowl that still is quite a classic! I’m sure Titans fans still cringe in horror of being a yard short from tying the game, LITERALLY!
6.) 2009- Super Bowl XLIII- Pittsburgh Steelers vs Arizona Cardinals
Champions: Pittsburgh Steelers
Score: 27-23
MVP: Santonio Holmes, Wide Receiver
In what has been the only Super Bowl that the Arizona Cardinals have played in, they gave it all they hard but not enough to beat the Steelers! Kurt Warner was able to beat Father Time and put together a heroic effort but not enough to beat Benny boy and Santonio Holmes to victory! This was a solid back-and-forth effort from both sides that Pittsburgh was able to come out on top on! Definitely one of the better Super Bowls this century!
5.) 2015- Super Bowl XLIX- New England Patriots vs Seattle Seahawks
Champions: New England Patriots
Score: 28-24
MVP: Tom Brady, Quarterback
Over a decade before we would see a match-up between the two, the prequel to that remains one of the best Super Bowls in recent memory! Seahawks fans are still haunted by the baffling decision towards the tail end to throw the ball at the goal line instead of just running with Marshawn Lynch to win the Super Bowl! For the Patriots, this made for their first Super Bowl victory in a decade, proving that their dynasty still had plenty left in the tank and can defy any kinds of odds..
4.) 2024- Super Bowl LVIII- Kansas City Chiefs vs San Francisco 49ers
Champions: Kansas City Chiefs
Score: 25-22 (OT)
MVP: Patrick Mahomes, Quarterback
This might be just two years old but I still stand by the fact this was an instant classic in 2024 and still is now! Only the second Super Bowl match-up to go into overtime, the Chiefs and 49ers gave all they got, delivering the best kind of SB rematch you could possibly ask for. Just like what happened four years prior, San Francisco had a lead but just couldn’t hold it in the final minutes. For the second year in a row, the trio of Reid, Mahomes, and Kelce prevailed, winning their third ring and establishing themselves as the new NFL dynasty. Some might bark about this one being too high on the list but I don’t care, this was a great game altogether!
3.) 2002- Super Bowl XXXVI- New England Patriots vs St. Louis Rams
Champions: New England Patriots
Score: 20-17
MVP: Tom Brady, Quarterback
This Super Bowl was quite iconic for two reasons: 1.) it was the first Super Bowl that occurred after 9/11 and 2.) it ended up being the first of many rings won by Brady, Belichick, and the Pats! In a tense game which saw the scrappy underdog Patriots going up against the juggernauts Rams (trying saying that when these two teams faced off again nearly two decades later), New England was able to get the job done, with a final field goal that gave the team their first Super Bowl victory in history and would just the beginning of many successful sport stories in Massachusetts to come!
2.) 2008- Super Bowl XLII- New York Giants vs New England Patriots
Champions: New York Giants
Score: 17-14
MVP: Eli Manning, Quarterback
If there was one person and team that managed to be the kryptonite of Brady and the Pats in the Super Bowl, that would be Eli Manning and the New York Giants! They were able to match every moment against New England, proving that any team didn’t have to simply roll over against the Evil Empire without a fair fight. If we are going by Super Bowl matchups that is favored by the haters of the Patriots, then this would likely be #1. However, if we are talking about Super Bowl matchups overall, then I think you know what #1 really is!
1.) 2017- Super Bowl LI- New England Patriots vs Atlanta Falcons
Champions: New England Patriots
Score: 34-28
MVP: Tom Brady, Quarterback
Regardless of if you view this matchup as being the greatest comeback in sports history or greatest choke in sports history, there is no Super Bowl that even compares to what the NFL scriptwriters cooked up in February 2017! The Atlanta Falcons were up 28-3 and were on their way to crushing Brady and the Pats, securing their first Lombardi trophy in franchise history. But….then, Atlanta repeatedly shot themselves in the foot for the rest of the game, Brady took advantage of literally EVERY single opportunity that the Falcs through at him, and the Patriots pulled off a come from behind victory that is still shocking nearly a decade later! Even if you hate the Patriots or Tom Brady with a burning passion, you can’t deny that there is simply no Super Bowl matchup this century and possibly even all time that compares to this game-flipping masterpiece!
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