A look back at the origin — and oddities — of the first Super Bowl. Green Bay Packers wide receiver Max McGee catches a pass for a touchdown during Super Bowl I on Jan. 15, 1967, at the Super Bowl III in January 1969 was the first such game that carried the "Super Bowl" moniker in official marketing; the names "Super Bowl I" and "Super Bowl II" were retroactively applied to the first two games. [4] A total of 20 franchises, including teams that have relocated to another city or changed their name, have won the Super Bowl. [5] Taylor's rushing touchdown was the first in Super Bowl history. On the first play of the Chiefs' next drive, defensive end Lionel Aldridge and defensive tackle Henry Jordan shared a sack on Dawson for an 8-yard loss, but he followed it up with four consecutive completions for 58 yards, including a 27-yard pass to wide receiver Chris Burford The clincher for the Steelers was Antwaan Randle El’s 43-yard pass to Hines Ward, the first Super Bowl touchdown throw by a receiver and one of the most decisive trick plays in championship game history. Randle El had been a quarterback in college. That catch wrapped up the MVP trophy for Ward, who had five catches for 123 yards. 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 The 2025 Super Bowl will mark the 11th time New Orleans has hosted the event and the first time since 2013. WDSU has been tracking parking pass prices for the game each week. The NFL was officially established in 1920 and the Super Bowl became a phenomenon 40 years later in 1960, with the first official game being played in 1967. Local Sonoma County 1 hour ago The first Super Bowl, played Jan. 15, 1967, in Los Angeles, pitted the NFL champion Packers against the Chiefs, then champs of the upstart AFL.. Up until then, the NFL — which came into being in The Super Bowl's history is so revered that even the simplest of descriptions, such as "The Catch" and "Philly Special," can bring up vivid memories, and virulent reactions depending on a fan's Nick Foles threw the go-ahead 5-yard touchdown pass to Zach Ertz with 2:21 to go and the Philadelphia Eagles won their first Super Bowl by outscoring Tom Brady and the New England Patriots 41-33. Select props, picks & information you can bet on for Super Bowl LIX. Bowl from the Eagles’ elite defense and ferocious pass rush. ranked first in yards per target allowed to tight ends USATSI 1. Super Bowl LIX will be held on Sunday, Feb. 9. 2. The Kansas City Chiefs will face the Philadelphia Eagles in the big game.. 3. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET. Total Sacks in game: Under 5.5 (-145, Caesars): The Chiefs and Eagles combined for two total sacks last Super Bowl. Eagles first drive to include a 10+ yard rush Any QB to catch a pass? The 2025 Super Bowl will mark the 11th time New Orleans has hosted the event and the first time since 2013. WDSU has been tracking parking pass prices for the game each week. Total Players With Pass Attempt OVER 2.5 (+170) via Caesars; Coin Toss It was also the color used by the Chiefs in their first Super Bowl win of the Patrick Mahomes era when they beat the San Hurts is the first starting quarterback to lose his Super Bowl debut and return to the game since Jim Kelly in 1992. The last quarterback to lose his Super Bowl debut and win his second appearance While you’re at it, check out who our expert team is taking to win the Super Bowl rematch in the Chiefs’ pursuit of the NFL’s first three-peat. Super Bowl Player Prop Odds: Passing. There are a slew of quarterback-focused Super Bowl player props that bettors can tap into. Here’s a glance at what awaits anyone who is betting on Super FS1 SUPER BOWL LIX POSTGAME SHOW – 10:30 PM ET on FS1. The FOX pregame and game crews offer final Super Bowl LIX postgame breakdown and analysis. Super Bowl Eve Programming on FOX (Saturday, Feb. 8) Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes' first pass of the game hits tight end Travis Kelce for a 20-yard gain on deep over route. The outcome of Super Bowl 59 on Sunday between Kansas City and Philadelphia might well hinge on which team can better protect the interior against the fierce pass rush lurking on the other side. The Eagles, led by Pro Bowl pick Jalen Carter, accounted for three of the top eight and four of the top 22 interior pass rushers in the league this
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