Elway did have a few highlights. His 56-yard touchdown pass to Ricky Nattiel after just 1:57 had elapsed in the game set a record for the fastest touchdown in Super Bowl history, at the time. He also became the first quarterback to catch a pass in the Super Bowl, recording a 23-yard reception from halfback Steve Sewell on a halfback option play John Elway’s Super Bowl record is 2-3. Out of his five Super Bowl appearances, he lost his first three matches. Elway led the Broncos to their first-ever Super Bowl win in 1998 and then another John Elway's second Super Bowl appearance was by far the worst of his career. In 1987, the Denver Broncos fought through the AFC to make it to the championship game for the second straight year. The previous year, they lost to the New York Giants in a blowout. Sadly, that wouldn't be the last the Broncos got blown out in the Super Bowl. Super Bowl History + indicates Hall of Fame; Table; Date SB AFC Pts NFC Pts MVP John Elway+ Pro Player Stadium: Miami Gardens John Riggins+ Rose Bowl John Elway, American collegiate and professional gridiron football player who is considered one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, known for his throwing precision and rushing ability. He led the Denver Broncos of the National Football League to two Super Bowl championships (1998 and 1999). With the victory, the Broncos returned to the Super Bowl for the first time since 1977, and Elway’s ability to perform in pressure situations was cemented. “John Elway, unequivocally, is the best clutch player ever to play the game,” Brennan said. Super Bowl XXI . Denver’s opponent in Super Bowl XXI was the New York Giants. John Elway had 51,475 passing yards over his career. How many touchdowns did John Elway have? John Elway had 300 touchdowns over his career. How many Super Bowls has John Elway won? John Elway has won 2 Super Bowls. When did John Elway retire? John Elway last played in 1998. What is John Elway's Twitter account? John Elway is on Twitter at Elway would go on to lead his team to a second Super Bowl win a year later, capturing game Most Valuable Player honors in the process. A first-round draft choice of the Baltimore Colts in 1983, Elway was immediately traded to the Broncos for two veteran players and a 1984 first-round pick. John Elway had led the Denver Broncos to three Super Bowl appearances during this period of dominance by the NFC. Each time Elway and the Broncos failed to hoist the Vince Lombardi Trophy. During the 1997 season, Elway’s 15th year in the NFL and nine years after his last trip to a Super Bowl, he and the Broncos made a return appearance. Elway won Super Bowls with the Broncos in 1998 and 1999, and was the MVP of Super Bowl XXXIII in 1999, throwing for one touchdown and rushing for another as the Broncos beat the Atlanta Falcons, 34-19. That ended up being his final game (other than the 1999 Pro Bowl), as he retired after that season. Mahomes' five Super Bowl starts are tied for second-most all time with John Elway. The only quarterback with more starts is Tom Brady with 10. But, for comparison, Brady was 34 when he made his Mahomes' five Super Bowl starts are tied for second-most all time with John Elway. The only quarterback with more starts is Tom Brady with 10. But, for comparison, Brady was 34 when he made his 🏈🏆 Ahead of Super Bowl LV - we have picked out our top 10 most memorable of plays in Super Bowl history. John Elway's 'helicopter' run makes the cut! 🚁 Following that game in Cleveland, Elway and the Broncos lost in Super Bowl XXI to the New York Giants. After two more Super Bowl losses, the Broncos entered a period of decline; however, that ended during the 1997 season, as Elway and Denver won their first Super Bowl title by defeating the Green Bay Packers 31–24 in Super Bowl XXXII. John Elway and Peyton Manning are two of the best QBs in Super Bowl history Both Peyton Manning and John Elway crack the top 10 of DeArdo's rankings but it is Elway at No. 6 and Manning at No. 7. Elway responded to the Super Bowl loss by hiring Gary Kubiak as well as a fleet of defensive talent. Elway won a third Super Bowl as part of the Broncos franchise, on February 7, 2016. Denver defeated the Carolina Panthers 24-10 in Super Bowl 50 which gave him his first Super Bowl win as Executive VP/GM and his 3rd as a Denver Bronco. Here’s a look at some of the biggest upsets and spreads in Super Bowl history, from Joe Namath's guarantee to Tom Brady's first title. were 11.5-point favorites over John Elway’s Broncos Super Bowl LIX is less than 5 days away, so in preparation for the game, here are our biggest upsets in Super Bowl history. 5. Super Bowl XXXII – Broncos vs. Packers (1998) The Packers, gunning for their second Super Bowl of the decade, were 11-point favorites over the Broncos, who failed to win a The Denver Broncos have two quarterbacks ranked among the top 20 in Super Bowl history, according to CBS Sports. John Elway is ranked No. 6, while Peyton Manning holds the No. 7 spot. Both QBs have experienced Super Bowl victories and defeats, with Manning earning two titles and Elway winning two to end his career.
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