Posted on 02/02/2014 8:52:03 PM PST by beaversmom
When it comes to Super Bowls and getting blown out, no one goes down in flames quite like the Denver Broncos. Denver's loss to Seattle on Sunday was team's fifth Super Bowl loss, an NFL record.
The Broncos had been tied with the Patriots (3-4), Vikings (0-4) and Bills (0-4) for most Super Bowl losses.
Having the most Super Bowl losses is bad enough, but it gets worse: thanks to the 43-8 final score, the Broncos have now been on the losing end of three of the five biggest blowouts in Super Bowl history.
Here are the five biggest blowouts in Super Bowl history:
1. Super Bowl XXIV: San Francisco 55-10 over Denver
2. Super Bowl XX: Chicago 46-10 over New England
T-3. Super Bowl XLIV: Seattle 43-8 over Denver
T-3. Super Bowl XXVII: Dallas 52-17 over Buffalo
5. Super Bowl XXII: Washington 42-10 over Denver
Here's a brief look at the Broncos' four Super Bowl losses. You can read the game story from the Broncos fifth Super Bowl loss by clicking here.
Super Bowl XII: Dallas 27, Denver 10 -- This is the only Super Bowl in NFL history that had a split MVP and one of only seven times in 48 years that a defensive player won the MVP award. Cowboys defensive tackle Randy White shared the award with teammate Harvey Martin. Seahawks linebacker Malcolm Smith became the eighth defensive player to win the Super Bowl MVP when he won the award Sunday.
Super Bowl XXI: NY Giants 39, Denver 20 -- The Broncos were beat down by Phil Simms. Simms completed a Super Bowl record 88 percent of his passes (22 of 25) for 268 yards and three touchdowns as New York won its first Super Bowl title in franchise history. Simms also became the first Super Bowl MVP to utter the most famous postgame words that have ever been uttered, "I'm going to Disney World."
Super Bowl XXII: Washington 42, Denver 10 -- Of the Broncos' first four Super Bowl losses, this one might have been the most painful. For one quarter against Washington, the Broncos looked like they were going to dominate the game. Denver jumped out to a 10-0 lead in the first quarter, but then the wheels fell off the wagon and the wagon caught on fire. Redskins quarterback Doug Williams threw four touchdown passes in the second quarter and Washington scored 35 total points as the Redskins turned the game into a rout. Williams threw for 340 yards and four touchdowns and took home the Super Bowl MVP award.
Super Bowl XXIV: San Francisco 55, Denver 10 -- The 49ers' 55-10 win is still the largest margin of victory in Super Bowl history and San Francisco's 55 points are the most ever scored in a Super Bowl. This game was never close as the 49ers jumped out to a 41-3 lead.
It's also worth noting that although the Broncos do lose often in the Super Bowl, they also have won before. With John Elway under center, the Broncos won back-to-back titles in Super Bowl XXXII and XXXIII.
Deion Sanders picked Seattle. Howie Long picked Seattle. There are more.
If you seriously think that Tebow would have played a better game than Manning, you really should refrain from commenting about football. I don’t know what the record for Superbowl interceptions is, but Tebow would have beat it by a wide margin.
When Denver loses, they lose big.
They have a long tradition of greatness in that respect. ;)
Well if not for Don Beebe, Dallas would have scored the most points in a SB.
I had been predicting 35-7, so I wasn’t too far off, at least on the way it would go.
Shades of Jose Canseco.
Peyton Manning proved once again that, from September to December, he is a cross between Superman and Joe Montana. When it comes down to January and February, however, he is a serviceable QB at best. There has to be some explanation why he is now the losingest QB in playoff history.
Maybe he got complacent after winning his 5th REGULAR SEASON MVP award? No matter, Eli (who at the end of the game looked like he had swallowed a sour lemon himself) still holds the better SB record in the family.
The number 1 defense outscored the number 1 offense.
You’re probably right, but I still LOL’d.
And at least Tebow’s favorite target at UF, Percy Harvin, scored a TD.
Offense for Show, Defense for Dough.
Sehawks fan here too bro. I’m still pissed off about losing to the Stealers in SB XL but this makes up for it.
This is for Hasselbeck and the gang. Karma goes around!
Darn spoiler Don Beebe! ;) Gotta look him up.
Gotta see if I can find video now. :)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Beebe
Beebe is well known for making one of the most memorable plays in Super Bowl history. It occurred during the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XXVII, after Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Leon Lett recovered a Buffalo Bills fumble. As Lett advanced the ball towards the end zone he began to celebrate prematurely by holding the ball out to his right side. Although the Bills were losing 52-17 at the time, a relentless Don Beebe streaked down the field and knocked the ball out of Lett’s hands just before the goal line.[4] The loose ball went through the end zone and out of bounds, causing a touchback and preventing a Dallas touchdown (which would have given them a Super Bowl-record 58 points). Beebe also caught 2 passes for 50 yards, including a 40 yard touchdown reception from Frank Reich earlier in the game.
Beebe has always been highly respected by players and coaches because of his strong work ethic and character. He was honored as an “Unsung Hero” in 1996 at the NFL Players Association Awards Banquet.
Thanks, Leon.
The safety on the first play characterized the rest of the game.
Broncos just didn’t seem to play well at anything.
You mean like people who don't believe the official explanation of global warming?
Or the official explanation of how Obamacare will work?
Okay, I understand now. Thanks.
i’m sorr, but you think he could have done worse??
ROFLMAO
i’m pretty sure Tim wouldn’t have fumbled the first snap
then again, i think manning’s showing was so bad, i suspect he received either death threats or a payoff. it’s tough to be that bad and still claim to be a pro
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