History would dictate that the Super Bowl MVP is an award reserved for offensive Bears defensive end Richard Dent became only the fifth member of a defense to be named Most Valuable Player. Los Angeles finished No. 20 in scoring defense, but the Rams' defense is led by Aaron Donald, a five-time Pro Bowler and 2017 Defensive Player of the Year. Donald, in particular, could be a Super Pro Bowl History; AP MVP; AP AFL Player of the Year; UPI MVP; UPI AFL Player of the Year; PFWA MVP; Newspaper Ent. Assoc. MVP; Sporting News Player of the Year; Joe F. Carr Trophy (MVP) Bert Bell Award (Player of the Year) AAFC MVP; Super Bowl MVP; Walter Payton Man of the Year; NFLPA Alan Page Community Award; AP Offensive Player of the Year Lewis led a dominant Baltimore defense in its 34-7 victory over the Giants, who mustered only 152 yards of offense. Brown, the first cornerback to be named Super Bowl MVP, had two Chuck Howley, a linebacker with the Dallas Cowboys from 1961 to 1973, was the first defensive player to receive the MVP in Super Bowl V. The fact that Howley is the only player to win the award Here is a list of all the defensive players who have won Super Bowl MVP honors: Super Bowl 50: Von Miller, Broncos LB Super Bowl XLVIII: Malcolm Smith, Seahawks LB Super Bowl XXXVII: Dexter Bart Starr won the Super Bowl MVP award once in Super Bowls in Super Bowl I against the Chiefs on January 15, 1967. Though the Super Bowl MVP has been dominated by quarterback play, with 30 total winners playing that position, there have been 10 total defensive players to win the Super Bowl MVP, with linebackers leading the way at three total. Here's a look at every defensive player ever to win the Super Bowl MVP honor in NFL history, including the year and Super Bowl played Bart Starr won the Super Bowl MVP award once in Super Bowls in Super Bowl I versus the Chiefs on January 15, 1967. Super Bowl MVPs are usually about quarterbacks, sometimes running backs and receivers, and then all the rest. But defensive players do occasionally collect the SB hardware for best performance. Legendary Miami Dolphins safety Jake Scott, who passed away Thursday, Nov. 19, at 75, was one of those guys (Super Bowl VII, 1973). But it was classic enough. The Patriots just won the lowest-scoring Super Bowl in history.. NFL STATS CENTRAL: The latest NFL scores, schedules, odds, stats and more. “What a game!” Kyle Van Secondly, the Eagles defense is younger and better. There are eight new starters from the team that gave up 31 points to the Chiefs offense two years ago. Ten defensive players have been Super The largest difference was both 2017 and 2018, in which the Super Bowl Winner's defense was 22nd places higher than the MVP Best defense to win the Super Bowl; tied 2013 Broncos/2015 Panthers. Worst defense to win the Super Bowl; 2011 Giants (Only team with a defensive EPA/Play ranked in the bottom half of the league). Best defense for MVP Favorites If there ever was a year to break the streak -- the last running back to win Super Bowl MVP was Terrell Davis in 1997 after the Broncos first of two Super Bowl wins -- it's this year The saying goes that defense wins championships and most years that appears to be the case. While the Super Bowl MVP typically goes to an offensive player, defenders do earn the honors on occasion Every Sports Reference Social Media Account. Site Last Updated: Wednesday, February 5, 6:41AM Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Subscribe to our Free Email Newsletter Brady had his way with the Chiefs defense to win his fifth Super Bowl MVP in a 31-9 win. At age 43, he completed 21-of-29 passes for 201 yards and three scores. Still, it was Tampa's defense that Photo from Unsplashc.om The Super Bowl MVP award is one of the most exciting honors in football, often crowning a standout player who defines the game. For Super Bowl LIX, the debate is heating up as fans, analysts, and bettors try to predict who will claim this coveted title. So, who are the top contenders, [] The end of the 2003-2004 season brought Tom Brady his second Super Bowl and one more Super Bowl MVP award. In the final game, Brady threw for 354 yards and three touchdowns and recorded 32 completions, the most made by a quarterback in a Super Bowl. A fourth Super Bowl MVP to break a tie with Joe Montana and move one behind Tom Brady's all-time record of five. and is Mahomes’ go-to target. Statistically, the Eagles have a great pass
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