For many, the stat that matters most when it comes to the NFL is Super Bowl titles. Here are the most successful teams and players in that regard.
NFL history is littered with all-time greats who have Hall of Fame and Pro Bowl credentials and the stats to back them up. But the most coveted statistic of all is not touchdowns, yards, catches, sacks, tackles or interceptions. Instead, it’s the one measured by jewelry.
Super Bowl rings are what it’s all about, and while simply winning one doesn’t make you an all-timer, it permanently etches your name in NFL lore. That’s why certain franchises and individual players who have either racked up multiple rings or taken part in some of the most memorable moments in Super Bowl history have their legacies secured.
Read on to learn more about the teams and players who have had the most success during pro football’s Super Bowl era.
Which Teams Have Secured the Most Super Bowl Wins?
As of the 2024 season, 10 franchises have won the Super Bowl at least three times. Here are the most successful teams ever:
New England Patriots (6: XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLIX, LI, LIII)
With Tom Brady at the wheel for 20 years, the Patriots enjoyed bookend dynasties that included three Super Bowls on either side. What began as an inspirational story of a sixth-round pick leading an upstart franchise resulted in a powerhouse team that played in some of the most memorable Super Bowls ever.
Among them was the upset over the St. Louis Rams’ “Greatest Show on Turf," Malcolm Butler’s goal-line interception to deny the Seattle Seahawks, and a 25-point comeback against the Atlanta Falcons, finished off in the first overtime game of the Super Bowl era.
Pittsburgh Steelers (6: IX, X, XIII, XIV, XL, XLIII)
The Steelers won four Super Bowls in the 1970s behind QB Terry Bradshaw and a fearsome defense and then added a pair after the turn of the century with Ben Roethlisberger at the helm.
Dallas Cowboys (5: VI, XII, XXVII, XXVIII, XXX)
“America’s Team” hasn’t won it all for a while, but their run in the 1990s included three titles in four years and made legends out of Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, Michael Irvin and a host of other players who won — and won with swagger.
San Francisco 49ers (5: XVI, XIX, XXIII, XXIV, XXIX)
Between Joe Montana and Steve Young, the 49ers were blessed with two all-time QBs, and both delivered Super Bowl glory in sensational fashion. In their penultimate title, the Niners posted the most lopsided win in Super Bowl history, a 55-10 shellacking of Denver.
Green Bay Packers (4: I, II, XXXI, XLV)
The Packers won the first two Super Bowls in history, then waited about three decades before the Brett Favre-led edition restored glory for the cheeseheads. Some 14 years later, Aaron Rodgers & Co. denied Pittsburgh what would’ve been a record-setting seventh title.
New York Giants (4: XXI, XXV, XLII, XLVI)
The Giants proved to be Brady and the Patriots’ kryptonite, denying New England a perfect 19-0 season (thanks in large part to David Tyree’s famous helmet catch) in one of two unlikely triumphs with Eli Manning under center.
For the previous two, the Patriots coach, Bill Belichick, was on the Giants’ sideline as an assistant coach.
Kansas City Chiefs (4: IV, LIV, LVII, LVIII)
Three of the four have come recently under head coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who have taken the baton from the Patriots as the latest modern-day dynasty. Two of those wins came against the 49ers, denying San Francisco the chance to join the six-win crew.
Denver Broncos (3: XXXII, XXXIII, 50)
John Elway capped his legendary career by leading Denver to two consecutive titles before he retired. Peyton Manning then went out in a blaze of glory before his retirement by helping the Broncos to a third in the non-Roman-numeral edition — although the Denver defense did a lot of the heavy lifting by shutting down MVP Cam Newton and the 15-1 Carolina Panthers.
Washington Commanders (3: XVII, XXII, XXVI)
Washington won all three titles under their previous moniker and also won each with a different quarterback: Joe Theismann, Doug Williams and Mark Rypien. Coach Joe Gibbs was the constant at the top.
Las Vegas/Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders (3: XI, XV, XVIII)
All three were won long before the Raiders left California, and it’s been quite some time since the franchise lived up to its “Just win, baby” reputation. Since capping the 1983 season with a championship, the Raiders have only been back to the Super Bowl once (2002 season) and were blown out by Tampa By when they got there.
Which Players Have the Most Super Bowl Wins?
Tom Brady (7; XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLIX, LI, LIII, LV)
Brady secured six of his record tally with the Patriots before tacking on another with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. That he bested Patrick Mahomes in his last title, at age 43 no less, further cements his status as the GOAT.
Charles Haley (5; XXIII, XXIV, XXVII, XXVIII, XXX)
Haley was a monster of a defensive end and won two Super Bowls with the 49ers in the late 1980s before taking his role in the Cowboys’ dynasty of the 1990s
A total of 35 players have won four apiece, including:
Joe Montana (XVI, XIX, XXIII, XXIV)
Montana won all four of his at the helm of the 49ers and was considered by many to be the QB GOAT until Brady passed (and nearly doubled) his Super Bowl tally.
Terry Bradshaw (IX, X, XIII, XIV)
Bradshaw was the arm behind the Steelers’ dynasty of the 1970s, supported by the likes of Lynn Swann, John Stallworth, Franco Harris, Jack Lambert, Joe Greene and a slew of other four-time winners.
Adam Vinatieri (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLI)
Vinatieri is the most clutch kicker in Super Bowl history, with his game-winning kicks as the final seconds wound down sealing the Patriots’ first and second titles. He won a third with the Patriots before heading to the rival Colts and winning his fourth.
Rob Gronkowski (XLIX, LI, LIII, LV)
Gronk was a fixture of the second half of the Patriots’ dynasty, and he followed Brady to Tampa to secure a fourth ring. While he was more of a bit player on that Bucs team, he saved his best for the championship game against the Chiefs, hauling in a pair of TDs in the win.
Matt Millen (XV, XVIII, XXIV, XXVI)
Before going onto a career as a TV analyst and front office executive, Millen, a linebacker, enjoyed the unique distinction of having won four titles with three teams — Oakland (twice), San Francisco and Washington.
How do Super Bowl Rings Impact Fantasy Football?
There’s no direct correlation between winning Super Bowls in reality and Super Bowls in fantasy football, but securing multiple rings is an indicator that a player is A) on a great team and B) more likely to find success racking up the stats for a team that wins with regularity.
The best teams often have multiple go-to options, so if stacking (choosing multiple players from the same team) is a favored strategy of yours, then you could do worse than poaching from the best team in the league.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which coach has the most Super Bowl rings?
Bill Belichick won six Super Bowls as the Patriots’ head coach and another two as a coordinator with the Giants to give him an astounding eight rings.
How many Super Bowls did Vince Lombardi win?
The trophy may be named after the legendary coach, but Lombardi “only” has two Super Bowl titles to his name — the first two Super Bowls ever, won with the Green Bay Packers. He also won three additional NFL championships prior to the Super Bowl era.
Who has won the most Super Bowl MVPs?
It should be no surprise that Brady is the answer to that question as well, with the QB legend winning MVP honors in five of his seven triumphs. Deion Branch and Julian Edelman won MVP in the other two.
Mahomes and Montana are next with three apiece.
Who is the best player to never win a Super Bowl?
That’s a loaded question with plenty of potential — and subjective — answers, but Dan Marino, Randy Moss and Barry Sanders are three of the all-time greats who never got the chance to lift the Lombardi.
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