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In 1990, Simms was having one of his finest seasons, leading the NFC with the highest quarterback rating (92.7) [35] and the Giants to an 11–3 record, but his season was cut short due to a broken foot suffered in the Week 15 game against the Giants' eventual Super Bowl XXV opponent, the Buffalo Bills. Eli Manning (2004–2019) Phil Simms (1979–1981, 1984–1993) Charlie Conerly (1948–1961) List of New York Giants starting quarterbacks. 1 language Jan 25, 1987; Pasadena, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) throws against the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XXI at the Rose Bowl. The Giants defeated the Broncos While leading New York to a 39-20 victory over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXI, Simms set a game record with a 150.9 completion percentage. Remarkably, only three of his 25 passes fell incomplete and Simms was named MVP. On this day in 1987 — Super Bowl XXI, @Giants QB Phil Simms goes 22-25, 268 yds and 3 TDs defeating Denver 39-20. The Giants, led by quarterback Phil Simms, running back Joe Morris, and their "Big Blue Wrecking Crew" defense, advanced to their first Super Bowl after posting a 6-9-420 regular season record and only allowing a combined total of 4 points in their two postseason wins. Phil Simms Photo Credit: Mary Kouw/CBS Birthdate: November 3, 1955 NJ Town Affiliation: Franklin Lakes The Kentucky-native Phil Simms was the New York Giants first selection in the 1979 NFL Draft out of Morehead State University. Simms spent 15 years as a quarterback for the New York Giants, winning two Super Bowl titles (1987, 1991). Simms was Simms was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of Super Bowl XXI, after he led the Giants to a 39–20 victory over the Denver Broncos and set the record for highest completion percentage in a Super Bowl, completing 22 of 25 passes (88%), a record that still stands. [1] He was also named to the Pro Bowl for his performances in the 1985 and 1993 FILE - In this Feb. 3, 2008 file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning meet on he field before the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. Brady has three Super Bowl rings, with another taken away by Manning and the Giants in 2008. FILE - New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) looks to throw the ball against the Denver Broncos during NFL football’s Super Bowl XXI game in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 25, 1987. Simms grabbed the spotlight after usually operating in the shadow of Lawrence Taylor and the New York defense and passed the New York Giants to a 39-20 victory over A behind-the-scenes look at the 2011 Giants championship season and Super Bowl XLVI. Narrated by Bronx-born film legend, actor, writer, and director Chazz Palminteri and featuring never-before-seen footage, candid stories, rare recordings and exclusive interviews, relive this epic era in Giants' history through the special lens of Eli Manning, Justin Tuck, Antrel Rolle, and Victor Cruz. Phil McConkey, the New York Giants wide receiver, got a Super Bowl touchdown in the fourth quarter of Super bowl XXI on a six-yard pass into the end zone from quarterback Phil Simms that was intended for Bavaro, the Giants' All-Pro tight end. FILE - In this Jan. 25, 1987, file photo, New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to Mark Bavaro to put the Giants ahead 15-10 in third quarter of Super Bowl XXI game against the Denver Broncos in Pasadena, Calif. Simms was about as close to perfect as a QB can be, going 22 of 25 for 268 yards, three TD passes and zero interceptions in the 1987 Super FILE - In this Jan. 25, 1987, file photo, New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to Mark Bavaro to put the Giants ahead 15-10 in third quarter of Super Bowl XXI game against the Denver Broncos in Pasadena, Calif. Simms was about as close to perfect as a QB can be, going 22 of 25 for 268 yards, three FILE - In this Jan. 25, 1987, file photo, New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to Mark Bavaro to put the Giants ahead 15-10 in third quarter of Super Bowl XXI game against the Denver Broncos in Pasadena, Calif. Simms was about as close to perfect as a QB can be, going 22 of 25 for 268 yards, three TD passes and zero interceptions in the 1987 Super Super Bowl XXV was an all-time, instant classic- a common theme in Giants Super Bowl victories. The Bill Parcells era Giants were known for their defensive and running game. They leaned on their strengths to hold the high-powered Jim Kelly-led Bills offense to just 19 points to win their second Super Bowl in five seasons. Former Giants QB Phil; MVP of Super Bowl XXI; N.F.L. commentator Phil; Quarterback Phil; First Super Bowl MVP in an "I'm going to Disney World!" spot; CBS sportscaster Phil; Super Bowl XXI MVP Phil; Writer William Gilmore ___: 1806–70; New York Giants legend Phil; Ex-Giants quarterback Phil Jan 25, 1987; Pasadena, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) throws against the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XXI at the Rose Bowl. The Giants defeated the Broncos December 16, 2024 answer of Phil Qb Who Won Two Super Bowls With The Giants clue in NYT Crossword Puzzle. There is One Answer total, Simms is the most recent and it has 5 letters. The Giants' Phil Simms' 88.0 completion percentage in Super Bowl XXI is still the highest by a quarterback in the game's history. Simms completed 22 of 25 passes in the Giants' rout of Denver. New Orleans' Drew Brees had the second-highest completion percentage in a Super Bowl at 82.1 (32 of 39 in defeating Manning's Colts in Super Bowl XLIV). ** The Giants would not have won Super Bowl XXV without Simms. He was a big-game quarterback, never more so than when he completed 22 of 25 passes and was named MVP of Super Bowl XXI. In 1990, the Giants started 10-0 and they were 11-2 when Simms broke his right foot (though they lost that game to Buffalo).
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