How Many Wild Card Teams Have Won The Super Bowl?

• Super Bowl LV
• Final Score: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31 - Kansas City Chiefs 9
• MVP: Tom Brady

Tom Brady closed out an illustrious career with one final Super Bowl victory after leaving New England for the sunny shores of Tampa Bay. Brady had maybe the best weapons of his entire career at his disposable in 2021 and used them effectively en route to his seventh Super Bowl.

• Super Bowl XLV
• Final Score: Green Bay Packers 31 - Pittsburgh Steelers 25
• MVP: Aaron Rodgers

In the playoffs, the Packers went on a remarkable run. They defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card round, the Atlanta Falcons in the Divisional round, and the Chicago Bears in the NFC Championship game. Aaron Rodgers had a stellar season and playoffs, showcasing his skills as a top-tier quarterback. His performance in Super Bowl XLV solidified his legacy, and he was instrumental in leading the team to victory.

The following season, they had one of the best offenses in NFL history, but wound up on the other end of this story by losing to the Wild Card, New York Giants in the first round of the playoffs.

• Super Bowl XLII
• Final Score: New York Giants 17 - New England Patriots 14
• MVP: Eli Manning

As a Wild Card team, the Giants had a challenging road to the Super Bowl. In the playoffs, they defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card round, the Dallas Cowboys in the Divisional round, and the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship game. Awaiting them in the Super Bowl was the undefeated New England Patriots, ranked one of the best teams in the history of the sport. It turned out to be one of the greatest Super Bowls of all time, featuring this all-time great catch which helped the Giants close the game out.

• Super Bowl XL
• Final Score: Pittsburgh Steelers 21 - Seattle Seahawks 10
• MVP: Hines Ward

In the playoffs, the Steelers defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in the Wild Card round, the Indianapolis Colts in the Divisional round, and the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship game. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger played a crucial role in the Super Bowl victory, and wide receiver Hines Ward was named the Super Bowl MVP for his performance, which included a touchdown reception.

• Super Bowl XXXV
• Final Score: Baltimore Ravens 34 - New York Giants 7
• MVP: Ray Lewis

In the playoffs, the Ravens defeated the Denver Broncos in the Wild Card round, the Tennessee Titans in the Divisional round, and the Oakland Raiders in the AFC Championship game. The 2000 Ravens are widely regarded as one of the greatest defensive teams in NFL history. Led by Ray Lewis, they allowed the fewest points in the league during the regular season.

• Super Bowl XXXII
• Final Score: Denver Broncos 31 - Green Bay Packers 24
• MVP: Terrell Davis

In the playoffs, the Broncos defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Divisional round and the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship game. Quarterback John Elway played a crucial role in the Broncos' Super Bowl victory. Known for his leadership and athleticism, Elway led the team to victory, finally securing his first Super Bowl ring.

• Super Bowl XV
• Final Score: Oakland Raiders 27 - Philadelphia Eagles 10
• MVP: Jim Plunkett

In the playoffs, the Raiders defeated the Houston Oilers in the Wild Card round, the Cleveland Browns in the Divisional round, and the San Diego Chargers in the AFC Championship game. Quarterback Jim Plunkett's performance during the season and in the Super Bowl was particularly notable. He faced adversity early in his career, but in the 1980-1981 season, he led the Raiders to a Super Bowl victory and was named the MVP of the championship game.