5 Worst Super Bowl Match Ups of All Time

in NFL by RZ — February 3, 2010 |

There’s nothing worse than having the most anticipated sporting event of the year be a blow out by half time. The Super Bowl is the most hyped sporting event of the year with millions or people watching worldwide. Whether you’re watching the game, or the commercials, it’s a great event. Traditionally, the Super Bowl has the two best teams of the year, but occasionally a team will get hot right in time for the playoffs and make it to the big game. They’ll make it to the Super Bowl, only to be humiliated in a complete blowout. Muff Slap decided to take a look at the 5 worst Super Bowl match ups of all time.

5. Super Bowl XLI – 2007

Chicago Bears vs. Indianapolis Colts
Chicago 17 to Indianapolis 29

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This was truly a Super Bowl that encompassed a high powered offense against a dominate defense. Although the old say goes “offense wins games, but defense wins championships,” this was certainly not the case here. The high powered Colt’s offense wore down Chicago’s defense immediately. Chicago’s only offensive threat was the kick return skills of Devin Hester. This game was a mismatch after the opening kick, and an easy game for Peyton Manning to capture his first Super Bowl title.

4. Super Bowl XIV – 1980

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. LA Rams
Pittsburgh 31 to LA 19

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The 1979 Rams team were one of the luckiest teams to make it to the Super Bowl. Despite having a 9-7 regular season record, and playing the second half of their season with their back up quarterback Vince Ferragamo, the Rams some how snuck into the Super Bowl. Unfortunately, they were playing the team of the decade, the Pittsburgh Steelers, lead by quarterback Terry Bradshaw. The Pittsburgh Steelers were playing for their fourth Super Bowl title of the decade and despite Terry Bradshaw’s 3 interceptions, they were able to beat one of the least deserving teams ever to make it to the Super Bowl.

3. Super Bowl XXIX – 1995

San Diego Chargers vs. San Francisco 49ers
San Diego 26 to San Francisco 49

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This Super Bowl had a lot of buildup, but never really lived up to the hype. This game was over by half time, with Steve Young emerging from Joe Montana’s shadow by passing for a record 6 touchdowns, 4 of those occurring by half time. Jerry Rice caught 3 touchdown passes from his 10 receptions in route to achieve the game’s MVP. The San Diego offense spent much of the game playing catch up, but never really had a chance.

2. Super Bowl XXII – 1988

Denver Broncos vs. Washington Redskins
Denver 10 to Washington 42

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John Elway is one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history, but his Bronco’s had no chance against the Washington Redskins. The Denver Broncos made it to the Super Bowl solely on John Elway’s arm; not only did the team lack a running game, but their defense couldn’t stop the run. This game looked like the Bronco’s had a chance to win a Super Bowl ring, but after jumping ahead 10-0, they never scored again. The Redskins took over after trailing 10-0, in one of the most dominating performances in Super Bowl history. The Redskins compiled 35 points in the second quarter, with 280 yards from rushing and 602 total yards.

1. Super Bowl XX – 1986

Chicago Bears vs. New England Patriots
Chicago 46 to New England 10

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This Super Bowl was over before it even started, at least in the eyes of the Chicago Bears. The Bears already created the “Super Bowl Shuffle” song as a precursor to the Super Bowl; this team was so confident that they created a song and dance before the Super Bowl was even played. The Chicago Bears let their play back up their video. In New England’s first 21 offensive plays, only 4 went for positive yards and their net total yardage was 19 yards. To insult the Patriots even further, the Chicago Bears scored a touchdown by defensive end William “The Refrigerator” Perry in a one yard rush. This was by far the biggest mismatch in Super Bowl history.

If you have a Super Bowl match up that should be added to the list, please feel free to leave a comment below.

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Living with Balls

I'm still amazed a Rex Grossman-led team made it to the Super Bowl

killerburrito

First of all - "Jerry Rice caught 3 touchdown passes from his 10 receptions in route to achieve the games MVP" is incorrect. Steve Young won the MVP for XXIX.

Second - Where the hell is Super Bowl XXIV where the Niners beat the Broncos, 55-10.

I think RZ should cover something he probably knows more about, like figure skating...

bb

Really, the Bears and Colts a mismatch worthy of this list? "The high powered Colt’s offense wore down Chicago’s defense immediately" What game were you watching. The high powered colts offense put 2 touchdowns on the board, and until 13 min left in the game (when the Colts D scored) the Bears were only 5 points down.

Jerry Jones

What about the cowboys stomping the Bills and just missing the record blowout because Leon Lett is an idiot??? This list was written by a retard.

BigDave

My God how did you miss the Dallas Cowboys bitch slapping the Buffalo Bills 52-17 in Super Bowl 27?

Ram Fam

Sorry, the Rams vs Pittsburgh Superbowl was a good game. The Rams kept coming back.. Terry Bradshaw even made the comment that the game was tough, that the Rams didn't know they were supposed to lose. The back stories were great too. Jack "hacksaw" Reynolds playing with a broken leg.

Mike

You missed the most lopsided match up I've ever seen...
The 1972 Miami Dolphins against the Washington Redskins.

The 14-7 score doesn't even come close to describing how badly
Washington was beaten.
It was over almost before it began.

anon

Man, this article really displays a great grasp of the English language.

Mprice

Good point TimTrice. Or how about the last time two #1 teams actually faced each other?? 1996, Dallas Cowboys and Buffalo Bills... it was suppose to be a hard-fought game... Final score, Cowboys 52-12.

timtrice

you kidding me? you list 49ers over chargers and redskins over broncos and mention nothing of the beat-down san fran put on denver in Montana's last SB? It was 55-10, btw