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Ranking the biggest Super Bowl MVP snubs in NFL history
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There have been some sensational Super Bowl performances over the past 59 years of the Big Game in NFL history. These 10 performances were MVP-worthy but didn't win the award.
10. Damien Williams (2020)
Patrick Mahomes won MVP in this game for helping the Chiefs come back from a 10-point deficit in the second half, but his 2 TD passes were matched by 2 interceptions. Williams' 132 total yards and 2 TDs – including the game-sealing TD in the fourth quarter – arguably should have made the running back the game's MVP.
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9. Max McGee (1967)
The first Super Bowl was the first one to get the MVP award wrong. McGee – who was forced into action following an injury to starting receiver Boyd Dowler – caught 7 balls for 138 yards and 2 TDs in the Packers ' dominant win over the Chiefs.
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8. Jake Delhomme (2004)
Nov. 1, 2009; Glendale, AZ, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme (17) against the Arizona Cardinals in the first quarter at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports
Our first Super Bowl loser on the list, Delhomme, absolutely shredded an exceptional Patriots defense. His 323 yards and 3 touchdowns through the air helped his underdog Panthers stick with the Pats for the majority of the game.
7. Ottis Anderson (1991)
The Giants, led by backup QB Jeff Hostetler, were only able to defeat the explosive Buffalo Bills by holding onto the ball and not making mistakes. A big part of that was the running back Anderson, who ran for 102 yards and a score in a narrow victory.
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6. Clarence Davis (1977)
The Raiders' running back racked up 137 yards in a largely defensive battle with the Minnesota Vikings . Although the final score ended up being 32-14 in favor of the Silver and Black, it was largely Davis who kept their offense churning, and he deserved more credit.
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5. David Tyree (2008)
The unheralded backup wideout became a cult hero in the Giants' incredible upset over the undefeated Patriots. He scored the Giants' first touchdown of the game and then snagged the incredible Helmet Catch to help New York score again and steal the victory.
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4. Aaron Donald (2022)
Dec 3, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99) enters the field before the game against the Cleveland Browns at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
The future Hall of Famer decimated a weak Bengals offensive line every chance he got. Racking up seven pressures, three hits, and two sacks – including the pressure that sealed the game for the Rams – Donald more than made his presence felt.
3. Reggie White (1996)
The Minister of Defense was insanely destructive in the Packers' Super Bowl win over the Patriots. White racked up three sacks of Drew Bledsoe, and he was rushing the Pats QB around all night long.
2. Timmy Smith (1988)
One of the best running back performances in Super Bowl history. In the Redskins' 42-10 demolition of the Broncos , Smith ran for 204 yards and 2 TDs, including a 58-yard score in the first half that put Denver away.
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1. James White (2017)
Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) and running back James White (28) celebrate their win over Atlanta Falcons during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. The Patriots won 34-28. Mandatory Credit: Dan Powers-USA TODAY Sports
Tom Brady 's 466 yards and 2 TDs helped the Patriots make a famous 28-3 comeback, but if Brady was the offense's driver, White was the engine. He caught 14 passes for 110 yards and two scores, and rushed for 29 yards and the game-winning TD in overtime.
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