10 Most Heartbreaking Super Bowl Moments

TLDRA summary of the top 10 most devastating losses in Super Bowl history, including the Bengals in Super Bowl 23, the Jets vs. Colts in Super Bowl 3, and the Rams vs. Patriots in Super Bowl 36.

Key insights

💔The Bengals came closest to winning a Super Bowl in franchise history in Super Bowl 23 but lost to the 49ers.

😢The Jets shocked the Colts in Super Bowl 3, proving that AFL teams could compete with NFL teams.

😞The Rams' high-powered offense was stopped by the Patriots' defense in Super Bowl 36.

😭The Giants' David Tyree's miraculous catch in Super Bowl 42 shattered the Patriots' hopes of a perfect season.

😩The Seahawks' decision to pass instead of running the ball on the one-yard line cost them Super Bowl 49.

Q&A

What were the most heartbreaking Super Bowl moments?

The most heartbreaking Super Bowl moments include the Bengals' loss in Super Bowl 23, the Jets' upset of the Colts in Super Bowl 3, and the Rams' defeat to the Patriots in Super Bowl 36.

Who had the biggest collapse in a Super Bowl?

The biggest collapse in a Super Bowl was the Falcons blowing a 28-3 lead to the Patriots in Super Bowl 51.

Which team had the most devastating loss in Super Bowl history?

The Seahawks had one of the most devastating losses in Super Bowl history when they lost to the Patriots in Super Bowl 49 due to a controversial play call.

What was the closest Super Bowl game?

One of the closest Super Bowl games was Super Bowl 23 between the Bengals and the 49ers, which ended in a 20-16 victory for the 49ers.

Which Super Bowl loss was the most shocking?

One of the most shocking Super Bowl losses was the Jets' upset over the Colts in Super Bowl 3, as the Colts were heavily favored to win.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Super Bowl 23: The Bengals came closest to winning their first Super Bowl but lost to the 49ers.

01:00Super Bowl 3: The Jets shocked the football world by defeating the heavily favored Colts.

02:30Super Bowl 36: The Rams' high-powered offense was stopped by the Patriots' defense.

04:20Super Bowl 42: The Giants' David Tyree's miraculous catch shattered the Patriots' hopes of a perfect season.

06:40Super Bowl 49: The Seahawks' decision to pass instead of running the ball cost them the game.