The Last 5 Super Bowl MVPs
The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles to win the Super Bowl LVII. Patrick Mahomes was named the Super Bowl MVP, adding to his collection of awards and trophies, having previously won it in Super Bowl LIV.
It's worth noting that few players have won the Super Bowl MVP more than once. Here is a list of the last five players to win the coveted award.
#5 Julian Edelman, Wide Receiver
Julian Edelman was awarded the Super Bowl MVP in Super Bowl LIII, which was the lowest-scoring game in the history of the event, with the New England Patriots defeating the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. Edelman's outstanding performance included 10 receptions for 141 receiving yards.
Despite his Super Bowl heroics, Edelman was never selected for the Pro Bowl and did not score a touchdown during the 2018 playoff run, including the Super Bowl game in which he won the award.
#4 Patrick Mahomes, Quarterback
Patrick Mahomes won his first Super Bowl MVP award in the LIV edition, in which the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers 31-20. Mahomes threw for 286 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions.
This was a historic moment for Mahomes, as he led the team to a Super Bowl victory for the first time since Super Bowl IV, 50 years earlier. The award was the perfect capstone to an impressive playoff run, during which he threw for 10 passing touchdowns and 901 passing yards.
#3 Tom Brady, Quarterback
Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers faced off against the Chiefs in Super Bowl LV and emerged victorious, winning the game 31-9. Chiefs' performance was abysmal as they were unable to mount a serious challenge to the Buccaneers.
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Brady's exceptional performance in the game earned him the Super Bowl MVP award, as he threw for 201 passing yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions. This was his fifth and final Super Bowl award, a remarkable achievement and an NFL record.
#2 Cooper Kupp, Wide Receiver
Cooper Kupp played a pivotal role in his team's victory in Super Bowl LVI against the Cincinnati Bengals, as the Rams emerged victorious with a close scoreline of 23-20.
Kupp's performance in the game earned him the Super Bowl MVP award, crowning what was already a historic year for him. He led the league in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns, a remarkable achievement known as the "triple crown."
Kupp's Super Bowl performance included 8 receptions, 92 yards, and two touchdowns, highlighting his ability to make key plays in critical moments.
#1 Patrick Mahomes, Quarterback
Mahomes joined a select class of players like Brady and Joe Montana by winning his second Super Bowl MVP award. The game against the Eagles was a high-scoring affair that ended in favor of the Chiefs, 38-35.
Despite the Eagles' loss, Jalen Hurts had an outstanding performance that saw him throw for 304 yards, 1 passing touchdown, and three rushing touchdowns. He also had one fumble that was picked up for a touchdown.
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*2x Super Bowl Champion
*2x Super Bowl MVP
*2x Regular Season MVP
*3x AFC Champion
*5x AFC West Champion
*5x Pro Bowler
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Hurts set an NFL record for the best stats of a losing Super Bowl quarterback, an impressive accomplishment in its own right.
Mahomes, however, ultimately won the award for his performance in the game. He threw for 182 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions, despite nursing an ankle injury that was aggravated during the second quarter of the game.