Tom Brady didn’t earn the GOAT distinction in the NFL by not winning Super Bowls. Find out just how successful he was in the big game.
You can't discuss the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history without directing the conversation toward Tom Brady. A sixth-round draft pick out of Michigan, Brady started his career as an afterthought before becoming one of the most prolific winners in the history of professional sports. This article looks back at Brady’s record-setting 10 Super Bowls, a collection of performances that made him the GOAT.
How Many Super Bowls Has Tom Brady Won?
In his storied career, Tom Brady won seven Super Bowls and lost three. During his seven championship triumphs, Brady spent time both as a favorite and an underdog, which was a perfect microcosm of his rise from largely-unknown prospect to one of the best quarterbacks in the world (and a celebrity, to boot).
Super Bowl XXXVI vs. St. Louis Rams (2002)
The first of seven Tom Brady rings in the Super Bowl came in Super Bowl XXXVI at the end of the 2021 season, when the New England Patriots upset the St. Louis Rams as a two-TD underdog. At the time, the Rams were one of the most popular NFL teams thanks to their spectacular offense known as the “Greatest Show on Turf.” But it was Brady who made the plays when it mattered most, leading his team on a game-winning field goal drive as time expired to extinguish a late comeback attempt from Kurt Warner and the Rams.
Super Bowl XXXVIII vs. Carolina Panthers (2004)
After being an underdog in his first Super Bowl, Brady and the Patriots entered Super Bowl XXXVIII as the favorite vs. the Carolina Panthers. Brady threw for 354 yards and three touchdowns in the game, including one to linebacker Mike Vrabel. He once again led a game-winning field goal drive in the closing seconds to bring the Patriots back to the top of the NFL mountain.
Super Bowl XXXIX vs. Philadelphia Eagles (2005)
The quarterback matchup in this Super Bowl was one to remember, as Brady led the Patriots into battle against Donovan McNabb and the high-flying Eagles. The game came down to Brady’s ability to avoid mistakes, as he didn't throw an interception while McNabb threw three. New England beat Philadelphia 24-21, with the turnover margin making a huge difference in the Patriots’ favor.
SB XLII vs. New York Giants (2008)
Having won three Super Bowls before his 30th birthday, Brady was already approaching legend status before entering this game, in which the Patriots were 18-0 and favored by 12 points. But that's why they play the games. Coming off the best season of his career statistically, Brady and the Pats' offense sputtered all night, while Eli Manning threw two 4th-quarter TDs to shock the world and deal Brady his first dose of Super Bowl defeat.
SB XLVI vs. New York Giants (2012)
After suffering his first Super Bowl loss in 2008, Brady tore his ACL early the following season, missing 15 games and starting a three-season Super Bowl drought. When the Patriots got back to the big game, they faced a familiar foe in Manning and the G-Men. Once again, it was the Giants who pulled off the upset, winning with late-game heroics and handing a second SB loss to Brady.
Super Bowl XLIX vs. Seattle Seahawks (2015)
If Pete Carroll and the Seahawks had just handed the ball to Marshawn Lynch at the one-yard line with time running out, Brady may have had one less Super Bowl ring. Instead, the Seahawks threw a slant that was intercepted by Malcolm Butler, allowing the Patriots to hold onto Super Bowl XLIX in dramatic fashion. Brady threw four touchdown passes in the game, but his stellar performance remains overshadowed by Seattle’s questionable play-calling at the end.
Super Bowl LI vs. Atlanta Falcons (2017)
The first half of Brady's seventh Super Bowl appearance was a disaster for the Patriots. They fell behind 21-3 and Brady threw a costly pick-six. The deficit grew to 28-3 by the late third quarter, before Brady and New England reeled off 31 unanswered points and triumphed in the first overtime game in Super Bowl history. Brady put up monstrous numbers in the win, throwing for 466 yards and two touchdowns on 62 attempts, while calmly bringing the Pats back from what seemed an insurmountable deficit.
SB LII vs. Philadelphia Eagles (2018)
This game had a little bit of everything, with Brady putting on an aerial display as he threw for a Super Bowl record 505 yards with three touchdowns on top. But in a shootout that saw a combined 74 points, 1,151 yards of offense and 54 first downs, the Eagles had a few more aces up their sleeve, highlighted by the "Philly Special" trick play for a touchdown that ultimately made the difference. After the loss, the 40-year-old Brady's Super Bowl record dropped to 5-3 all time.
Super Bowl LIII vs. Los Angeles Rams (2019)
In a Super Bowl that was nowhere near as exciting as the previous year's edition, the Patriots won what became the lowest-scoring Super Bowl in NFL history. The Pats beat the Rams 13-3, despite Brady throwing a pick and no touchdown passes. With how well both defenses played, there wasn't much need for offensive fireworks, and New England running back Sony Michel's 2-yard TD run was enough to carry the day.
Super Bowl LV vs. Kansas City Chiefs (2021)
Brady's final Super Bowl appearance came as a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In Super Bowl LV, Tom Terrific led the Bucs to a 31-9 win over the Chiefs, led by star QB Patrick Mahomes. Tampa’s defense stifled KC's passing game and Brady finished off his legendary career with a vintage effort: 200 yards, 3 touchdowns and no picks. Plus an MVP trophy.
Tom Brady's Super Bowl Record
*Super Bowl MVP Winner
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tom Brady's last Super Bowl win?
Tom Brady’s last Super Bowl win came in Super Bowl LV when the Buccaneers beat the Chiefs. In that game, Brady completed 21 of 29 pass attempts for 201 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions. That game is also remembered as the first time a team won a Super Bowl in its home stadium, with the Bucs getting the job done in Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.
How many Super Bowl rings does Tom Brady have?
Tom Brady won seven Super Bowl titles. That mark is by far the most for a starting quarterback in Super Bowl history, with Joe Montana and Terry Bradshaw tied for second place among quarterbacks with four Super Bowl rings each.
Brady’s legacy is that of an all-time great, not just because his teams won seven Super Bowls but also due to his multiple game-winning drives in those games. While most quarterbacks who've ever played in the NFL would kill to lead one game-winning championship drive, Brady has done it an eye-popping six times, proving he could deliver in the clutch time and time again.
What is Tom Brady’s record in the Super Bowl?
Tom Brady is 7-3 all-time in the Super Bowl. He won his first three times in the big game and ended his career with two straight Super Bowl wins as well.
What years did Tom Brady win the Super Bowl?
Tom Brady won the Super Bowl in 2002, 2004, 2005, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2021. He lost Super Bowls in 2008, 2012 and 2018.
How many Super Bowl MVPs does Tom Brady have?
Tom Brady has five Super Bowl MVP awards to his name, which is the most in Super Bowl history. No other quarterback has more than three.
Did Tom Brady win the Super Bowl with more than one team?
Yes, Tom Brady won the Super Bowl as a member of two different franchises. He won six championships as a member of the New England Patriots and one as the quarterback of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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