Biggest Super Bowl Surprises Of All Time

The start of a new year is always an exciting time for football fans. After all, it means the Super Bowl - aka the biggest event on The US’s sporting calendar - will soon be here. Across almost 60 years, it’s given millions of people plenty of reason to tune in, and not just for the halftime show.

The event usually offers its share of surprises, some of which are incredible while others are straight-up devastating. Still, the biggest Super Bowl surprises of all time are part of what makes the event so captivating, and it’s hard to imagine life without them.

The Super Bowl’s first TD was achieved by someone pretty unexpected

In January 1967, football fans sat down to watch the first-ever Super Bowl, unaware of just how essential this event would soon become. The game saw the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Green Bay Packers, with the latter emerging the victors 35-10. Not only did the team beat their rivals, but they achieved some iconic firsts, too.

That includes Max McGee becoming the first player to score a touchdown in the Super Bowl. McGee being the one to achieve this was somewhat surprising, considering he wasn’t even meant to play in the game. He was brought in to replace the injured Boyd Dowler and had spent the night before partying. Nevertheless, McGee came through for his team.

The New York Jets beat the Baltimore Colts, despite being massive underdogs

During the early days of the Super Bowl, the teams from the American Football League were somewhat looked down on compared to those from the National Football League. So, coming into Super Bowl III, the assumption from most people was that the Baltimore Colts would destroy the New York Jets on the field. Still, Joe Namath disagreed.

Before the game, he asserted that the Jets would win despite being the 19 ½-point underdog. Many didn’t believe him, but then the game happened, and the New York team won 16-7, causing one of the greatest upsets in American football history. Namath later raised his index finger as he left the field in a nod to being number one.

Jim O’Brien’s field goal clinched a win with just seconds to spare

Getting to play in the Super Bowl is something that most football players dream of. However, it’s also one of the most stressful experiences imaginable. It’s not unheard of for people to let the pressure get to them and make mistakes, especially when they’re a rookie. It happened several times to Jim O’Brien during Super Bowl V.

Fortunately, despite missing his first field goal attempt and having an extra-point try blocked, he did manage to achieve something sensational. With just nine seconds left, O’Brien scored a 32-yard field goal that helped the Colts win 16-3 against the Dallas Cowboys. Given they went into the fourth quarter losing 6-13, that goal changed everything for both teams.

An almost-illegal catch meant the difference between winning and losing for the Colts

It wasn’t just the final moments of the game that brought some surprises in Super Bowl V. During the second quarter, the Baltimore Colts managed to get some points thanks to a 75-yard touchdown. It briefly drew them level with the Dallas Cowboys before their opponents scored again, although the Colts would ultimately walk away as the champions.

The touchdown included an unexpected catch, given the ball deflected off of both Ed Hinton and Mel Renfro before landing in John Mackey’s hands. Had Renfro not touched it, this would have actually been an illegal play, and the Colts wouldn’t have scored any points. That would have changed the outcome of the entire game.

Garo Yepremian risked his team’s perfect season with a fumbled pass

It’s difficult to achieve a perfect season. In fact, the Miami Dolphins are the only team in modern NFL history to accomplish this when they won Super Bowl VII against the Washington Redskins. They’d won every game leading up to the event, and aside from a mistake by Garo Yepremian, they had a pretty perfect time at the Super Bowl.

The Dolphins were 14-0 going into the last quarter, and Yepremian attempted a 42-yard field goal to increase that margin. However, it was blocked, and after he tried to pass the ball following the rebound, he threw it right into his opponent’s hands. Mike Bass managed to gain seven points for his team, but that wasn’t enough to win.

Terry Bradshaw was knocked out after making a game-changing pass in 1976

Any game of football brings with it the risk of injury. However, it’s not often that you see someone get knocked out, particularly in an event like the Super Bowl. However, that’s precisely what happened to Terry Bradshaw in 1976 during Super Bowl X. It happened after Bradshaw achieved a pass that would ultimately win his team the game.

The 64-yard touchdown pass to Lynn Swann helped the Steelers have a strong fourth quarter, leading them to beat the Cowboys 21-17. Unfortunately, Bradshaw didn’t get to see the game through to the end after his chin caught Larry Cole’s helmet, and he was knocked clean out. At least Bradshaw had already made the pass before this happened.

Jack Lambert proved his loyalty after a teammate got taunted by the opposition

Team unity is essential for success in the Super Bowl and football in general. If a team can’t get along and work well together, there’s little hope of achieving victory. Fortunately, Jack Lambert really proved how unified the Pittsburgh Steelers were at Super Bowl X after he came to his teammate’s defense following a few rough moments.

Roy Gerela had missed several field goals and an additional point, which can’t have done much for his mindset. After he then had a 33-yard misfire, Cliff Harris from the Cowboys patted him on the helmet. Lambert didn’t appreciate the man taunting his teammate, so he flung Harris to the ground in a very unexpected Super Bowl moment.

Jackie Smith dropped a TD pass that could have helped the Cowboys win

It’s unfortunate when the moment that you’re known for isn’t a particularly glamorous one. Jackie Smith has a place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and dedicated 16 years to the league, yet people still primarily associate him with what happened at Super Bowl XIII. This was when he dropped a touchdown pass from Roger Staubach.

Had he managed the pass, the Cowboys would have drawn level with the Steelers in a game that ultimately finished with the latter winning 35-31. Unfortunately, it wasn’t meant to be, with Smith’s legs seemingly coming out from under him when he attempted to stop. At least Jackie will always have a place in Super Bowl history.

John Stallworth’s clutch TD grab pushed the Steelers to victory in 1980

Some Super Bowl games offer little in the way of points. Super Bowl XIV wasn’t one such game, though. Both the Los Angeles Rams and the Pittsburgh Steelers scored in the first three quarters of the game. Unfortunately for the latter team, they could never quite get enough to push ahead of their opponents or even draw level with them.

Then came the fourth quarter, where the Steelers dominated and earned another 14 points to emerge victorious. A big part of their victory was down to John Stallworth, who managed a 73-yard touchdown grab from Terry Bradshaw. It was a wonderful moment for the team but also for Stallworth, who was often overshadowed by teammate Lynn Swann.

The 49ers’ goal-line stand in 1982 saved them from losing the game

At Super Bowl XVI, the San Francisco 49ers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 26-21. It was the first Super Bowl for the two teams, with the 49ers' season seeing some dramatic victories and an impressive win rate. However, the San Francisco team might not have emerged victorious at the 1982 event were it not for the famous goal-line stand.

Although the 49ers dominated the first half, the Bengals came through in the second to start putting pressure on their opponents. This forced the San Francisco team to get their stuff together, leading them to turn their rivals away from the one-yard line three times. It allowed them to stay ahead enough to win the game.

John Riggins turned the tide at Super Bowl XVII with his touchdown

Super Bowl XVII was already an unusual event before it even started. That’s because a players’ strike earlier in the season meant that teams only played nine regular games. Things only ramped up when the Washington Redskins took on the Miami Dolphins at Rose Bowl in Pasadena, with the AFC team initially looking like the game was theirs to lose.

The NFC team managed to turn things around in the fourth quarter, though, thanks to the 70-chip play. John Riggins managed to run through Don McNeal’s tackle before executing a 43-yard touchdown along the left sideline. It was an unexpected move that suddenly turned the tides and pushed Washington out in front, where they remained until the end.

Marcus Allen’s impressive 74-yard touchdown solidified the Raiders’ win in 1984

There have been some huge point margins at the Super Bowl over the years. The 49ers hold the record after beating the Broncos by 45 points at Super Bowl XXIV. However, the 29-point difference achieved by the Raiders at Super Bowl XVIII is still pretty phenomenal. By the fourth quarter, the result was pretty much a done deal already.

The game was full of great plays from the Raiders, but one of the best was Marcus Allen’s 74-yard touchdown, which initially looked like it was doomed. It was so impressive and surprising that the US president at the time referred to him as a “secret weapon,” with Allen walking away from the game as the MVP.

Bill Parcells received the first Super Bowl Gatorade shower in 1987

Nowadays, we’re used to the Gatorade shower. Plenty of teams across a variety of sports do this as part of a celebration. Back in the 1980s, though, it was still a very new and novel thing. After all, it was only done for the first time in 1984 with Jim Burt dumping a cooler on head coach Bill Parcells.

So, this sort of thing definitely wasn’t expected when Super Bowl XXI came around in 1987. Parcells was once again the recipient after the New York Giants beat the Denver Broncos 39-20, having played a particularly strong second half at Pasadena’s Rose Bowl. Harry Carson disguised himself as a security guard before dumping the drink all over the head coach.

Doug Williams’ four TD passes made for the most incredible second quarter

Super Bowl XXII is one of the games that has a place in the football history books. That’s because it’s when a team scored more points in one quarter than any other. It was the Washington Redskins that managed this, scoring an incredible 35 points in the second quarter. They ultimately beat the Denver Broncos 42-10.

The Washington team didn’t actually have the best start, trailing by ten points after the first quarter. However, Doug Williams - who missed several plays in the beginning - managed four TD passes in the second quarter to blow the Broncos out of the water. He ultimately won the MVP award for his efforts, becoming the first black quarterback to do so.

Scott Norwood’s wide right ended his team’s hopes of winning Super Bowl XXV

Just as there have been some runaway wins at the Super Bowl, there have also been some incredibly close results. At Super Bowl XXV, the New York Giants squeaked the win with just one point, beating the Buffalo Bills 20-19. The loss was devastating for the Bills, particularly Scott Norwood, who fumbled an opportunity to put them ahead.

There were only four seconds left when Norwood attempted a 47-yard field goal. Unfortunately, it just missed, ending the team’s chances of getting ahead of their opponents. The fact that it was such a close call likely only made the loss worse, with the game, unfortunately, starting a losing streak for the Bills. It was a painful time for them.

Leon Lett’s showboating in 1993 stopped the Cowboys from setting a record

Another of the greatest point differentials in the Super Bowl came in 1993 when the Dallas Cowboys obliterated the Buffalo Bills 52-17. Aside from the 3rd quarter, the Cowboys had consistently strong rounds in the game, twice achieving 14 points and finishing the fourth quarter with 21. What’s remarkable is that they could have scored even more points.

The only thing that held them back was Leon Lett’s showboating, which led to Don Beebe swatting the ball out of his hands just before the man scored a touchdown. Had Lett been more focused on the game, he could have achieved a record 59 points for his team. Instead, he allowed Beebe to make a fool out of him.

Steve Young finally escaped the shadow of Joe Montana at Super Bowl XXIX

It’s not easy to live in someone’s shadow, especially in football. Constantly being compared to another player can potentially push someone to be their best. However, it can also apply a ton of pressure and make them feel as though they’re never quite good enough. Steve Young knows that well, having constantly lived in Joe Montana’s shadow.

Fortunately, he managed to finally stand out on his own after achieving a record six touchdown passes at Super Bowl XXIX. Young’s efforts helped the San Diego 49ers to beat the San Diego Chargers 49-26, with Young being awarded MVP. He famously called out, “Somebody take the monkey off my back,” near the end of the game after his accomplishments.

Brett Favre and Andre Rison’s play helped the Packers to win again

Super Bowl XXXI saw the New England Patriots attempt to defeat the Green Bay Packers but ultimately fall short, losing 21-35. This marked the 13th straight win by an NFC team at the Super Bowl and also gave us one of the best moments we’ve ever seen in football. It came courtesy of Brett Favre and Andre Rison.

Favre launched a 54-yard touchdown to Rison, bringing in some big points that ultimately saw the Packers win at the Super Bowl for the first time in nearly three decades. After dominating the first two games, they hadn’t been victorious since 1967. So, Favre was right to look delighted as Rison scored the touchdown in that epic moment.

Desmond Howard’s kickoff return was an excellent climax for the 1997 game

Of course, Brett Favre and Andre Rison aren’t the only reason the Green Bay Packers were victorious that year. Another surprising play at Super Bowl XXXI came courtesy of Desmond Howard, whose efforts provided the team with their final points of the game. This was a 99-yard kickoff return that put a good distance between the Packers and the Patriots.

If Favre and Rison’s play was a great way for the team to start the game, Howard’s touchdown was a perfect way to end. Granted, it came in the 3rd quarter, and they weren’t necessarily expecting this to be the climax. However, it was still a remarkable conclusion, one that helped Howard to be crowned the MVP.

John Elway’s helicopter spin was a sight to behold at Super Bowl XXXII

The Green Bay Packers were looking to make it a fourth win at Super Bowl XXXII, and they came into the game with a strong 13-3 record in the NFC. Unfortunately, while they scored consistently throughout the four quarters, they could never quite get ahead of the Denver Broncos. Ultimately, they lost 24-31 to the AFC team.

At least they were involved in one of the most surprising moments of Super Bowl XXXII when John Elway went airborne in a helicopter spin. The man was desperate for a win and ended up making the move while surrounded by Packers defenders. Unfortunately for the other team, their efforts weren’t enough to stop Elway and the Broncos from winning.

Mike Jones’ tackle stopped the Titans from equalizing in the final seconds

The most nerve-wracking games can also be the most exciting. As amazing as it is for one team to absolutely wipe the floor with the competition, we love it when things come down to the wire. That’s what happened at Super Bowl XXXIV when the St. Louis Rams took on the Tennessee Titans at Georgia Dome in Atlanta.

Although the former team ultimately finished seven points clear of their opponents, the Titans very nearly drew level with a touchdown in the final seconds of the game. It was only because of Mike Jones that this didn’t happen, with the linebacker preventing Kevin Dyson from making it all the way to the goal line in a jaw-dropping moment.

Isaac Bruce’s touchdown pass also helped the Rams win the 2000 game

Mike Jones’ efforts during those final seconds of Super Bowl XXXIV are still remembered today. However, this wasn’t the only surprising moment in the game that helped the St. Louis Rams to emerge victorious. Earlier on in the fourth quarter, Isaac Bruce achieved a touchdown pass that, combined with Mike’s tackle at the end, really won them the Super Bowl.

The Rams had been dominant throughout the first half, standing strong at 16-0. Come the final two minutes of the game, though, that lead had been obliterated, leaving the two teams tied. Luckily for the Rams, Warner managed a 73-yard touchdown pass to Isaac Bruce, which gave them a seven-point boost and kept them ahead of their opponents.

John Kasay’s unfortunate kickoff derailed the Panthers’ chances of winning

Super Bowl XXXVIII was an interesting one. The two teams were very evenly matched, with the New England Patriots only beating the Carolina Panthers by three points, 32-29. Neither side actually scored in the first or third quarter, going into the fourth quarter 14-10. It was in those final 15 minutes the two teams gave it their all.

Interestingly, the two teams were actually tied when there were only 68 seconds to go, thanks to a touchdown from the Panthers. The Carolina team potentially could have scored a victory in the end if it weren’t for John Kasay’s unfortunate kickoff. It went out of bounds and set up the Patriots perfectly for Adam Vinatieri’s 41-yard field goal.

Janet Jackson’s exposed chest was the main talking point of Super Bowl XXXVIII

Adam Vinatieri breaking the tie with just four seconds to spare was a massive moment in the Super Bowl. It earned the Patriots their second Super Bowl win and marked one of the tightest victories in football history. However, despite being a phenomenal game, what happened on the field is sometimes overshadowed by that year’s halftime show.

There have been plenty of surprising moments during the Super Bowl musical performances. However, none have been as shocking as the wardrobe malfunction that saw Janet Jackson’s chest exposed to millions on live TV. The singer’s reputation hasn’t been the same ever since Justin Timberlake revealed something we were never meant to see. It was a truly unbelievable moment.

Terrell Owens impressed at Super Bowl XXXIX despite breaking his leg weeks prior

We’ve seen some pretty devastating injuries and health concerns in the NFL. Let’s not forget that 2023 began with Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin having a cardiac arrest on the field while playing against the Cincinnati Bengals. He made a return against all odds, though, kind of like Terrell Owens did after breaking his leg before Super Bowl XXXIX.

The incident only happened seven weeks before the game, yet come the Super Bowl, he was on the field and defying so many expectations. He caught nine passes for 122 yards, making him incredibly worthy of the MVP award in our eyes. Unfortunately, he didn’t get it, nor did his team win the game, but his efforts were still phenomenal.

Jerome Bettis walked out of the tunnel alone at Super Bowl XL

The Super Bowl is a wonderful place to end a career, especially if your team emerges victorious. That’s what Jerome Bettis got when he played at Super Bowl XL, with the Pittsburgh Steelers winning 21-10 against the Seattle Seahawks. The fact they won at Ford Field in Detroit, Bettis’ hometown, just made everything fall into place.

The icing on the cake was Joey Porter’s decision to hold back the rest of the Steelers from leaving the tunnel at the start of the game. Bettis ended up walking out on his own, allowing him a moment of glory with the crowd before he was joined by his teammates. It was an unexpected but heartwarming scene to watch.

Willie Parker broke a record with his 75-yard touchdown in 2006

Super Bowl XL was a huge occasion for Jerome Bettis. However, he wasn’t the only member of the Pittsburgh Steelers to walk away from that game feeling immensely proud. The whole team did a great job that day, with Willie Parker even breaking a record in the third quarter. His efforts helped push the Steelers to a healthy lead.

Within seconds of the third quarter starting, Parker managed a 75-yard touchdown run, setting a new record in the process. Although the Seahawks did accomplish a touchdown minutes later that brought them closer to tying the Steelers, the Pittsburgh team still managed to stay ahead. Another touchdown in the fourth quarter advanced their lead once again, where it stayed.

David Tyree managed the most incredible helmet catch at Super Bowl XLII

The NFL has seen some incredible catches over the years. We’re not sure that many can compare to David Tyree’s at Super Bowl XLII, though. There were only minutes left in the game when this happened, with Tyree managing to leap in the air and pin the ball to his helmet with just one hand.

While it might have been Eli Manning and Plaxico Burress' touchdown play that pushed the New York Giants to the win, this catch was easily the greatest moment of the game. It was this catch that actually led to the game-winning touchdown several plays later, allowing the Giants to achieve their third Super Bowl victory since 1987.

The Giants beating the Patriots defied many people’s expectations in 2008

There’s always a favorite going into the Super Bowl, and more often than not, it’s these teams that win. Around one-third of these games have been won by the underdogs, with these resulting in some huge upsets over the years. One of the biggest of these was Super Bowl XLII, with the Patriots easily expected to win.

This was for several reasons. Not only had the Patriots never lost a Super Bowl championship before, but they also went into the big game with a perfect record that season. Given how things were looking minutes before the end of the game, it seemed like the Patriots would meet expectations. However, the Giants defied their underdog status.

Santonio Holmes decided the Cardinals’ fate with a late touchdown in 2009

Those game-changing moments in the last few seconds can be both wonderful and devastating. It all depends on who you support, really. For Pittsburgh Steelers fans, the team’s sudden victory at Super Bowl XLII was the most incredible thing. For Arizona Cardinals fans, though, those last few seconds turned their excitement to despair, especially after a strong fourth quarter.

The Steelers led for much of the game, but a touchdown with two minutes and 37 seconds to go pushed the Cardinals into the lead. It seemed like victory was certain until Santonio Holmes managed a six-yard touchdown with 35 seconds left on the clock. A perfect pass from Ben Roethlisberger brought a swift end to the Cardinals’ dreams.

James Harrison intercepted the ball and sprinted across the field for a remarkable touchdown

Santonio Holmes’ touchdown meant that the Pittsburgh Steelers became the first team to ever win six Super Bowl championships, a record that only the New England Patriots have now matched. Of course, Holmes’ efforts wouldn’t have mattered if the rest of his team hadn’t racked up 20 points first. James Harrison was particularly influential in this.

His touchdown at the absolute end of the second quarter pushed the Steelers into a ten-point lead, something that forced the Cardinals to up their game in the next half. Harrison’s efforts were a huge surprise because he managed to intercept the ball at the goal line and sprint back across the field without being caught.

Tracy Porter’s interception stopped the Colts from equalizing Super Bowl XLIV

For much of Super Bowl XLIV, it looked like the Indianapolis Colts were going to have themselves victory over the New Orleans Saints. Things got tight with a one-point difference at the end of the third quarter, with the Saints then gaining a seven-point advantage thanks to Jeremy Shockey’s touchdown. However, the Colts weren’t about to give up.

With under four minutes left, the AFC team was on the verge of a touchdown that would equalize the game. However, just 31 yards away, Tracy Porter managed to swipe a pass that was intended for Reggie Wayne. That surprise interception led to Porter dashing back down the field and achieving another touchdown for the Saints, winning them the game.

Mario Manningham’s superb catch helped the Giants beat the Patriots again

The Patriots were undefeated in the Super Bowl before the New York Giants beat them in 2008. Unfortunately for the New England team, this isn’t the only time that such a matchup has resulted in them losing. Four years later, the two teams faced one another once again, with the Giants emerging victorious with a four-point lead.

Based on performances over the season, the Patriots were expected to win. After all, the Giants became the Super Bowl champion with the lowest regular season record that year, managing a 9-7 record. However, they made some impressive and surprising plays, like when Eli Manning accomplished a deep pass to Mario Manningham, granting a 38-yard gain.

A sudden blackout at Super Bowl XLVII caught everyone by surprise

At the halfway point of Super Bowl XLVII, the Baltimore Ravens were beating the San Francisco 49ers 21-6. Although the lead narrowed by the end of the game, the Ravens still held it, finishing 34-31. At least the 49ers managed a solid second half, possibly influenced by the additional 34 minutes of suspended play when the lights went out.

Super Bowl XLVII is often remembered now by the nickname ‘Blackout Bowl’ because nearly all of the lights in the stadium suddenly turned off. This was apparently due to an “abnormality” causing an automatic shutdown in the power system. Thankfully, they eventually got the lights back on, leading to a powerful second half of play.

Jacoby Jones brought in big points for a relatively unknown player

Having such an impressive lead in the first half suggested that Super Bowl XLVII was going to be an easy game for the Ravens. While that didn’t quite end up being the case, the action during those first two quarters definitely showed them to be the dominant team. That was particularly the case with Jacoby Jones’ 56-yard touchdown catch.

Jones was relatively unknown before that game, but his contributions to the Ravens are difficult to forget now. After all, the man also managed another touchdown at the very start of the third quarter with a 108-yard kickoff return. If it weren’t for either of Jacoby's touchdowns, the Ravens wouldn’t have walked away from Super Bowl XLVII victorious.

A quick two points started the Seahawks’ dominance at Super Bowl XLVIII

35 points separated the Seattle Seahawks from the Denver Broncos at Super Bowl XLVIII. It was effectively a runaway win for the NFC team, with the Seahawks already on 36 points by the time the Broncos featured on the scoreboard. The eight points gained by Demaryius Thomas’ 14-yard touchdown was all the team managed during a disappointing game.

The dominance by Seattle began within seconds of Super Bowl XLVIII starting, thanks to Manny Ramirez’s snap going straight over Peyton Manning’s head. It landed in the end zone and gave the Seahawks a nice two-point lead that they proceeded to grow within minutes. Considering the two teams had equal win records from the season, Seattle’s dominance was somewhat surprising.

Jermaine Kearse’s catch nearly changed the outcome of Super Bowl XLIX

The following year was not as successful a one for the Seattle Seahawks, as they ended up losing 24-28 to the New England Patriots. It did actually look as though the Seahawks might make it two straight wins when they were up three points in the closing minutes of the game. However, Julian Edelman clawed it back for the Patriots.

Seattle’s last chance for victory seemingly came with 76 seconds left when Jermaine Kearse managed an unbelievable tumbling 33-yard grab. Managing this at the Patriots 10-yard line, it seemed as though all was about to change. Unfortunately, a later interception from Malcolm Butler - and an ungracious moment of unsportsmanlike celebration - denied the Seahawks the possibility of victory.

The Patriots gave the Super Bowl its first-ever overtime in 2017

It’s incredible that across nearly 60 Super Bowl championships, there has almost never been a game that’s gone into overtime. It wasn’t even until Super Bowl LI in 2017 that such an outcome occurred. This was when the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons faced off, with the Patriots making a remarkable comeback to achieve overtime.

At one point in the game, the Falcons were leading 28-3. So, the fact that the Patriots were able to make up the difference before the end of the game was unbelievable. James White was responsible for the 1-yard touchdown run that equalized the two teams, and he was also the man who won it for the Patriots in overtime.

Nick Foles’ touchdown was a risky move that helped the Eagles to win

In 2018, the Philadelphia Eagles played the New England Patriots at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis and won 41-33. It was a game that the Eagles seemed in complete control of, only slipping behind the opposition when Rob Gronkowski managed a 4-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. An 11-yard touchdown and 46-yard field goal ensured victory for the Eagles, though.

One of the best plays came during the second quarter of the game when the head coach had Trey Burton toss a touchdown pass to Nick Goles. It was a very risky move that could have blown up in the team's face. However, the touchdown was a success and earned them seven very useful points in the game.

Jalen Hurts’ fumble ultimately gave the Chiefs Super Bowl victory in 2023

It was only in 2023 that another of the most surprising Super Bowl moments happened after Jalen Hurts dropped the ball - literally. In the second quarter of Super Bowl LVII, the ball slipped from his hands and ended up with Nick Bolton, who used this to his advantage. He returned 36 yards and managed a touchdown that equalized the teams.

With the Kansas City Chiefs ultimately finishing just three points clear of the Philadelphia Eagles, Hurts’ fumble effectively handed the opposition the win. Although the Eagles played a great game, particularly in that second quarter, Bolton’s scoop and score proved to be their undoing. It’s hard not to feel for Jalen, knowing how responsible he must feel.