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Super Bowl XXIV

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Super Bowl XXIV

Super Bowl XXIV was an American football game played to decide the National Football League (NFL) champion for the 1989 season between the National Football Conference (NFC) and defending Super Bowl champion San Francisco 49ers and the American Football Conference (AFC) champion Denver Broncos. The 49ers defeated the Broncos by the score of 55–10. The game was played on January 28, 1990, at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. 49ers Quarterback Joe Montana, who set eight player and additional records during the game, was named Super Bowl MVP for the third and final time in his career. It was the 49ers' fourth Super Bowl appearance as they finished the 1989 regular season with a league best 14–2 record. They entered the game in a bid to become the first back-to-back Super Bowl champions since the Pittsburgh Steelers, following their victory in Super Bowl XXIII the previous year. The Broncos, who posted an 11–5 regular season record, entered the Super Bowl looking to avoid tying the Minnesota Vikings with four Super Bowl losses, as well as the Vikings' record of losing three Super Bowls in four years. Throughout the game, the 49ers displayed an insurmountable dominance over the Broncos. Denver consistently struggled throughout the game as the offense was repeatedly stalled and made costly mistakes that the 49ers always capitalized on. Denver's only score of the first half was a field goal made by kicker David Treadwell halfway through the first quarter, making the game 3-27 by halftime. In the second half, the 49ers picked up where they left off. With the exception of Denver's only touchdown of the night in the third quarter, which occurred following a Pass Interference call on San Francisco's defense setting them up to score on the 49ers 1 yard line, the 49ers only continued to take advantage of Denver's offensive struggles, delivering multiple touchdowns and field goals in the remaining two quarters. Now comfortable with their lead, 55-10, 49ers Quarterback Backup Steve Young filled in for Joe Montana as the former, following numerous punts by the Broncos, lead the team to Denver's 30-yard line as the game ended. It was the 49ers' fourth Super Bowl championship, and their second in as many seasons. With the win, the 49ers became only the second NFL/NFC team to repeat since the Green Bay Packers in 1967. The Broncos were handed their fourth Super Bowl loss in franchise history, following losses in 1977's Super Bowl XII, 1986's Super Bowl XXI, and 1987's Super Bowl XXII. The game set numerous Super Bowl records, including the most points scored by one team (55), the largest margin of victory (45 points), and the most touchdowns scored by one team (8). Super Bowl XXIV has been ranked as one of the worst Super Bowls, due to the 49ers' dominance over the Broncos. The game's broadcast on CBS was watched by around 73.85 million viewers, the smallest Super Bowl audience since 1969's Super Bowl III.

Infobox

San Francisco 49ers (1)(NFC)(14–2)
San Francisco 49ers (1)(NFC)(14–2) Denver Broncos (1)(AFC)(11–5) 55 10 Head coach:George Seifert Head coach:Dan Reeves
Date
January 28, 1990 (1990-01-28)
Kickoff time
4:23 p.m. CST (UTC-6)
Stadium
Louisiana SuperdomeNew Orleans, Louisiana
MVP
Joe Montana, quarterback
Favorite
49ers by 12
Referee
Dick Jorgensen
Attendance
72,919
National anthem
Aaron Neville
Coin toss
Mel Blount, Terry Bradshaw, Art Shell, and Willie Wood
Halftime show
Pete Fountain, Doug Kershaw, and Irma Thomas
Network
CBS Radio
Announcers
Jack Buck, Hank Stram, and Randy Cross
Nielsen ratings
39.0 (est. 73.85 million viewers)
Market share
63
Cost of 30-second commercial
$700,000

Tables

49ers (NFC)
49ers (NFC)
Quarter
49ers (NFC)
mw- 1
13
2
14
3
14
4
14
Total
55
Broncos (AFC)
Broncos (AFC)
Quarter
Broncos (AFC)
mw- 1
3
2
0
3
7
4
0
Total
10
Quarter
mw- 1
2
3
4
Total
49ers (NFC)
13
14
14
14
55
Broncos (AFC)
3
0
7
0
10
· Game summary › Box score
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP SF DEN 1 10:06 10 66 3:59 SF Jerry Rice 20-yard touchdown reception from Joe Montana, Mike Cofer kick good 7 0 1 6:47 10 49 3:19 DEN 42-yard field goal by David Treadwell 7 3 1 0:03 10 54 5:15 SF Brent Jones 7-yard touchdown reception from Montana, Cofer kick no good (wide right) 13 3 2 7:15 14 69 7:07 SF Tom Rathman 1-yard touchdown run, Cofer kick good 20 3 2 0:34 5 59 1:04 SF Rice 38-yard touchdown reception from Montana, Cofer kick good 27 3 3 12:48 1 28 0:06 SF Rice 28-yard touchdown reception from Montana, Cofer kick good 34 3 3 9:44 2 37 0:48 SF John Taylor 35-yard touchdown reception from Montana, Cofer kick good 41 3 3 6:53 5 61 2:51 DEN John Elway 3-yard touchdown run, Treadwell kick good 41 10 4 14:57 11 75 6:56 SF Rathman 3-yard touchdown run, Cofer kick good 48 10 4 13:47 1 1 0:04 SF Roger Craig 1-yard touchdown run, Cofer kick good 55 10 "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 55 10
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP SF DEN 1 10:06 10 66 3:59 SF Jerry Rice 20-yard touchdown reception from Joe Montana, Mike Cofer kick good 7 0 1 6:47 10 49 3:19 DEN 42-yard field goal by David Treadwell 7 3 1 0:03 10 54 5:15 SF Brent Jones 7-yard touchdown reception from Montana, Cofer kick no good (wide right) 13 3 2 7:15 14 69 7:07 SF Tom Rathman 1-yard touchdown run, Cofer kick good 20 3 2 0:34 5 59 1:04 SF Rice 38-yard touchdown reception from Montana, Cofer kick good 27 3 3 12:48 1 28 0:06 SF Rice 28-yard touchdown reception from Montana, Cofer kick good 34 3 3 9:44 2 37 0:48 SF John Taylor 35-yard touchdown reception from Montana, Cofer kick good 41 3 3 6:53 5 61 2:51 DEN John Elway 3-yard touchdown run, Treadwell kick good 41 10 4 14:57 11 75 6:56 SF Rathman 3-yard touchdown run, Cofer kick good 48 10 4 13:47 1 1 0:04 SF Roger Craig 1-yard touchdown run, Cofer kick good 55 10 "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 55 10
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP SF DEN 1 10:06 10 66 3:59 SF Jerry Rice 20-yard touchdown reception from Joe Montana, Mike Cofer kick good 7 0 1 6:47 10 49 3:19 DEN 42-yard field goal by David Treadwell 7 3 1 0:03 10 54 5:15 SF Brent Jones 7-yard touchdown reception from Montana, Cofer kick no good (wide right) 13 3 2 7:15 14 69 7:07 SF Tom Rathman 1-yard touchdown run, Cofer kick good 20 3 2 0:34 5 59 1:04 SF Rice 38-yard touchdown reception from Montana, Cofer kick good 27 3 3 12:48 1 28 0:06 SF Rice 28-yard touchdown reception from Montana, Cofer kick good 34 3 3 9:44 2 37 0:48 SF John Taylor 35-yard touchdown reception from Montana, Cofer kick good 41 3 3 6:53 5 61 2:51 DEN John Elway 3-yard touchdown run, Treadwell kick good 41 10 4 14:57 11 75 6:56 SF Rathman 3-yard touchdown run, Cofer kick good 48 10 4 13:47 1 1 0:04 SF Roger Craig 1-yard touchdown run, Cofer kick good 55 10 "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 55 10
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP SF DEN 1 10:06 10 66 3:59 SF Jerry Rice 20-yard touchdown reception from Joe Montana, Mike Cofer kick good 7 0 1 6:47 10 49 3:19 DEN 42-yard field goal by David Treadwell 7 3 1 0:03 10 54 5:15 SF Brent Jones 7-yard touchdown reception from Montana, Cofer kick no good (wide right) 13 3 2 7:15 14 69 7:07 SF Tom Rathman 1-yard touchdown run, Cofer kick good 20 3 2 0:34 5 59 1:04 SF Rice 38-yard touchdown reception from Montana, Cofer kick good 27 3 3 12:48 1 28 0:06 SF Rice 28-yard touchdown reception from Montana, Cofer kick good 34 3 3 9:44 2 37 0:48 SF John Taylor 35-yard touchdown reception from Montana, Cofer kick good 41 3 3 6:53 5 61 2:51 DEN John Elway 3-yard touchdown run, Treadwell kick good 41 10 4 14:57 11 75 6:56 SF Rathman 3-yard touchdown run, Cofer kick good 48 10 4 13:47 1 1 0:04 SF Roger Craig 1-yard touchdown run, Cofer kick good 55 10 "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 55 10
QuarterTimeDriveTeamScoring informationScore
PlaysYardsTOPSFDEN
110:0610663:59SFJerry Rice 20-yard touchdown reception from Joe Montana, Mike Cofer kick good70
16:4710493:19DEN42-yard field goal by David Treadwell73
10:0310545:15SFBrent Jones 7-yard touchdown reception from Montana, Cofer kick no good (wide right)133
27:1514697:07SFTom Rathman 1-yard touchdown run, Cofer kick good203
20:345591:04SFRice 38-yard touchdown reception from Montana, Cofer kick good273
312:481280:06SFRice 28-yard touchdown reception from Montana, Cofer kick good343
39:442370:48SFJohn Taylor 35-yard touchdown reception from Montana, Cofer kick good413
36:535612:51DENJohn Elway 3-yard touchdown run, Treadwell kick good4110
Plays
Plays
Quarter
Plays
Time
Yards
Drive
TOP
Drive
SF
Drive
DEN
1
1
Quarter
1
Time
10:06
Drive
10
Drive
66
Drive
3:59
Team
SF
Scoring information
Jerry Rice 20-yard touchdown reception from Joe Montana, Mike Cofer kick good
Score
7
Score
0
1
1
Quarter
1
Time
6:47
Drive
10
Drive
49
Drive
3:19
Team
DEN
Scoring information
42-yard field goal by David Treadwell
Score
7
Score
3
1
1
Quarter
1
Time
0:03
Drive
10
Drive
54
Drive
5:15
Team
SF
Scoring information
Brent Jones 7-yard touchdown reception from Montana, Cofer kick no good (wide right)
Score
13
Score
3
2
2
Quarter
2
Time
7:15
Drive
14
Drive
69
Drive
7:07
Team
SF
Scoring information
Tom Rathman 1-yard touchdown run, Cofer kick good
Score
20
Score
3
2
2
Quarter
2
Time
0:34
Drive
5
Drive
59
Drive
1:04
Team
SF
Scoring information
Rice 38-yard touchdown reception from Montana, Cofer kick good
Score
27
Score
3
3
3
Quarter
3
Time
12:48
Drive
1
Drive
28
Drive
0:06
Team
SF
Scoring information
Rice 28-yard touchdown reception from Montana, Cofer kick good
Score
34
Score
3
3
3
Quarter
3
Time
9:44
Drive
2
Drive
37
Drive
0:48
Team
SF
Scoring information
John Taylor 35-yard touchdown reception from Montana, Cofer kick good
Score
41
Score
3
3
3
Quarter
3
Time
6:53
Drive
5
Drive
61
Drive
2:51
Team
DEN
Scoring information
John Elway 3-yard touchdown run, Treadwell kick good
Score
41
Score
10
4
4
Quarter
4
Time
14:57
Drive
11
Drive
75
Drive
6:56
Team
SF
Scoring information
Rathman 3-yard touchdown run, Cofer kick good
Score
48
Score
10
4
4
Quarter
4
Time
13:47
Drive
1
Drive
1
Drive
0:04
Team
SF
Scoring information
Roger Craig 1-yard touchdown run, Cofer kick good
Score
55
Score
10
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.
Quarter
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.
Time
55
Drive
10
Quarter
Time
Drive
Team
Scoring information
Score
Plays
Yards
TOP
SF
DEN
1
10:06
10
66
3:59
SF
Jerry Rice 20-yard touchdown reception from Joe Montana, Mike Cofer kick good
7
0
1
6:47
10
49
3:19
DEN
42-yard field goal by David Treadwell
7
3
1
0:03
10
54
5:15
SF
Brent Jones 7-yard touchdown reception from Montana, Cofer kick no good (wide right)
13
3
2
7:15
14
69
7:07
SF
Tom Rathman 1-yard touchdown run, Cofer kick good
20
3
2
0:34
5
59
1:04
SF
Rice 38-yard touchdown reception from Montana, Cofer kick good
27
3
3
12:48
1
28
0:06
SF
Rice 28-yard touchdown reception from Montana, Cofer kick good
34
3
3
9:44
2
37
0:48
SF
John Taylor 35-yard touchdown reception from Montana, Cofer kick good
41
3
3
6:53
5
61
2:51
DEN
John Elway 3-yard touchdown run, Treadwell kick good
41
10
4
14:57
11
75
6:56
SF
Rathman 3-yard touchdown run, Cofer kick good
48
10
4
13:47
1
1
0:04
SF
Roger Craig 1-yard touchdown run, Cofer kick good
55
10
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.
55
10
· Final statistics › Statistical comparison
First downs
First downs
Col 1
First downs
San Francisco 49ers
28
Denver Broncos
12
First downs rushing
First downs rushing
Col 1
First downs rushing
San Francisco 49ers
14
Denver Broncos
5
First downs passing
First downs passing
Col 1
First downs passing
San Francisco 49ers
14
Denver Broncos
6
First downs penalty
First downs penalty
Col 1
First downs penalty
San Francisco 49ers
0
Denver Broncos
1
Third down efficiency
Third down efficiency
Col 1
Third down efficiency
San Francisco 49ers
8/15
Denver Broncos
3/11
Fourth down efficiency
Fourth down efficiency
Col 1
Fourth down efficiency
San Francisco 49ers
2/2
Denver Broncos
0/0
Net yards rushing
Net yards rushing
Col 1
Net yards rushing
San Francisco 49ers
144
Denver Broncos
64
Rushing attempts
Rushing attempts
Col 1
Rushing attempts
San Francisco 49ers
44
Denver Broncos
17
Yards per rush
Yards per rush
Col 1
Yards per rush
San Francisco 49ers
3.3
Denver Broncos
3.8
Passing – Completions/attempts
Passing – Completions/attempts
Col 1
Passing – Completions/attempts
San Francisco 49ers
24/32
Denver Broncos
11/29
Times sacked-total yards
Times sacked-total yards
Col 1
Times sacked-total yards
San Francisco 49ers
1–0
Denver Broncos
6–33
Interceptions thrown
Interceptions thrown
Col 1
Interceptions thrown
San Francisco 49ers
0
Denver Broncos
2
Net yards passing
Net yards passing
Col 1
Net yards passing
San Francisco 49ers
317
Denver Broncos
103
Total net yards
Total net yards
Col 1
Total net yards
San Francisco 49ers
461
Denver Broncos
167
Punt returns-total yards
Punt returns-total yards
Col 1
Punt returns-total yards
San Francisco 49ers
3–38
Denver Broncos
2–11
Kickoff returns-total yards
Kickoff returns-total yards
Col 1
Kickoff returns-total yards
San Francisco 49ers
3–49
Denver Broncos
9–196
Interceptions-total return yards
Interceptions-total return yards
Col 1
Interceptions-total return yards
San Francisco 49ers
2–42
Denver Broncos
0–0
Punts-average yardage
Punts-average yardage
Col 1
Punts-average yardage
San Francisco 49ers
4–39.5
Denver Broncos
6–38.5
Fumbles-lost
Fumbles-lost
Col 1
Fumbles-lost
San Francisco 49ers
0–0
Denver Broncos
3–2
Penalties-total yards
Penalties-total yards
Col 1
Penalties-total yards
San Francisco 49ers
4–38
Denver Broncos
0–0
Time of possession
Time of possession
Col 1
Time of possession
San Francisco 49ers
39:31
Denver Broncos
20:29
Turnovers
Turnovers
Col 1
Turnovers
San Francisco 49ers
0
Denver Broncos
4
San Francisco 49ers
Denver Broncos
First downs
28
12
First downs rushing
14
5
First downs passing
14
6
First downs penalty
0
1
Third down efficiency
8/15
3/11
Fourth down efficiency
2/2
0/0
Net yards rushing
144
64
Rushing attempts
44
17
Yards per rush
3.3
3.8
Passing – Completions/attempts
24/32
11/29
Times sacked-total yards
1–0
6–33
Interceptions thrown
0
2
Net yards passing
317
103
Total net yards
461
167
Punt returns-total yards
3–38
2–11
Kickoff returns-total yards
3–49
9–196
Interceptions-total return yards
2–42
0–0
Punts-average yardage
4–39.5
6–38.5
Fumbles-lost
0–0
3–2
Penalties-total yards
4–38
0–0
Time of possession
39:31
20:29
Turnovers
0
4
Joe Montana
Joe Montana
49ers passing
Joe Montana
49ers passing
22/29
49ers passing
297
49ers passing
5
49ers passing
0
49ers passing
147.6
Steve Young
Steve Young
49ers passing
Steve Young
49ers passing
2/3
49ers passing
20
49ers passing
0
49ers passing
0
49ers passing
85.4
49ers rushing
49ers rushing
49ers passing
49ers rushing
Roger Craig
Roger Craig
49ers passing
Roger Craig
49ers passing
20
49ers passing
69
49ers passing
1
49ers passing
18
49ers passing
3.45
Tom Rathman
Tom Rathman
49ers passing
Tom Rathman
49ers passing
11
49ers passing
38
49ers passing
2
49ers passing
18
49ers passing
3.45
Joe Montana
Joe Montana
49ers passing
Joe Montana
49ers passing
2
49ers passing
15
49ers passing
0
49ers passing
10
49ers passing
7.50
Terrence Flagler
Terrence Flagler
49ers passing
Terrence Flagler
49ers passing
6
49ers passing
14
49ers passing
0
49ers passing
10
49ers passing
2.33
Steve Young
Steve Young
49ers passing
Steve Young
49ers passing
4
49ers passing
6
49ers passing
0
49ers passing
11
49ers passing
1.50
Harry Sydney
Harry Sydney
49ers passing
Harry Sydney
49ers passing
1
49ers passing
2
49ers passing
0
49ers passing
2
49ers passing
2.00
49ers receiving
49ers receiving
49ers passing
49ers receiving
Jerry Rice
Jerry Rice
49ers passing
Jerry Rice
49ers passing
7
49ers passing
148
49ers passing
3
49ers passing
38
49ers passing
9
Roger Craig
Roger Craig
49ers passing
Roger Craig
49ers passing
5
49ers passing
34
49ers passing
0
49ers passing
12
49ers passing
6
Tom Rathman
Tom Rathman
49ers passing
Tom Rathman
49ers passing
4
49ers passing
43
49ers passing
0
49ers passing
18
49ers passing
4
John Taylor
John Taylor
49ers passing
John Taylor
49ers passing
3
49ers passing
49
49ers passing
1
49ers passing
35
49ers passing
5
Mike Sherrard
Mike Sherrard
49ers passing
Mike Sherrard
49ers passing
1
49ers passing
13
49ers passing
0
49ers passing
13
49ers passing
1
Wesley Walls
Wesley Walls
49ers passing
Wesley Walls
49ers passing
1
49ers passing
9
49ers passing
0
49ers passing
9
49ers passing
2
Brent Jones
Brent Jones
49ers passing
Brent Jones
49ers passing
1
49ers passing
7
49ers passing
1
49ers passing
7
49ers passing
2
Harry Sydney
Harry Sydney
49ers passing
Harry Sydney
49ers passing
1
49ers passing
7
49ers passing
0
49ers passing
7
49ers passing
1
Jamie Williams
Jamie Williams
49ers passing
Jamie Williams
49ers passing
1
49ers passing
7
49ers passing
0
49ers passing
7
49ers passing
1
Mike Wilson
Mike Wilson
49ers passing
Mike Wilson
49ers passing
0
49ers passing
0
49ers passing
0
49ers passing
0
49ers passing
1
49ers passing
C/ATT1
Yds
TD
INT
Rating
Joe Montana
22/29
297
5
0
147.6
Steve Young
2/3
20
0
0
85.4
49ers rushing
Car2
Yds
TD
LG3
Yds/Car
Roger Craig
20
69
1
18
3.45
Tom Rathman
11
38
2
18
3.45
Joe Montana
2
15
0
10
7.50
Terrence Flagler
6
14
0
10
2.33
Steve Young
4
6
0
11
1.50
Harry Sydney
1
2
0
2
2.00
49ers receiving
Rec4
Yds
TD
LG3
Target5
Jerry Rice
7
148
3
38
9
Roger Craig
5
34
0
12
6
Tom Rathman
4
43
0
18
4
John Taylor
3
49
1
35
5
Mike Sherrard
1
13
0
13
1
Wesley Walls
1
9
0
9
2
Brent Jones
1
7
1
7
2
Harry Sydney
1
7
0
7
1
Jamie Williams
1
7
0
7
1
Mike Wilson
0
0
0
0
1
John Elway
John Elway
Broncos passing
John Elway
Broncos passing
10/26
Broncos passing
108
Broncos passing
0
Broncos passing
2
Broncos passing
19.4
Gary Kubiak
Gary Kubiak
Broncos passing
Gary Kubiak
Broncos passing
1/3
Broncos passing
28
Broncos passing
0
Broncos passing
0
Broncos passing
68.8
Broncos rushing
Broncos rushing
Broncos passing
Broncos rushing
Bobby Humphrey
Bobby Humphrey
Broncos passing
Bobby Humphrey
Broncos passing
12
Broncos passing
61
Broncos passing
0
Broncos passing
34
Broncos passing
5.08
John Elway
John Elway
Broncos passing
John Elway
Broncos passing
4
Broncos passing
8
Broncos passing
1
Broncos passing
3
Broncos passing
2.00
Sammy Winder
Sammy Winder
Broncos passing
Sammy Winder
Broncos passing
1
Broncos passing
–5
Broncos passing
0
Broncos passing
–5
Broncos passing
–5.00
Broncos receiving
Broncos receiving
Broncos passing
Broncos receiving
Bobby Humphrey
Bobby Humphrey
Broncos passing
Bobby Humphrey
Broncos passing
3
Broncos passing
38
Broncos passing
0
Broncos passing
27
Broncos passing
4
Steve Sewell
Steve Sewell
Broncos passing
Steve Sewell
Broncos passing
2
Broncos passing
22
Broncos passing
0
Broncos passing
12
Broncos passing
2
Vance Johnson
Vance Johnson
Broncos passing
Vance Johnson
Broncos passing
2
Broncos passing
21
Broncos passing
0
Broncos passing
13
Broncos passing
3
Ricky Nattiel
Ricky Nattiel
Broncos passing
Ricky Nattiel
Broncos passing
1
Broncos passing
28
Broncos passing
0
Broncos passing
28
Broncos passing
2
Mel Bratton
Mel Bratton
Broncos passing
Mel Bratton
Broncos passing
1
Broncos passing
14
Broncos passing
0
Broncos passing
14
Broncos passing
1
Sammy Winder
Sammy Winder
Broncos passing
Sammy Winder
Broncos passing
1
Broncos passing
7
Broncos passing
0
Broncos passing
7
Broncos passing
1
Clarence Kay
Clarence Kay
Broncos passing
Clarence Kay
Broncos passing
1
Broncos passing
6
Broncos passing
0
Broncos passing
6
Broncos passing
2
Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Broncos passing
Mark Jackson
Broncos passing
0
Broncos passing
0
Broncos passing
0
Broncos passing
0
Broncos passing
8
Mike Young
Mike Young
Broncos passing
Mike Young
Broncos passing
0
Broncos passing
0
Broncos passing
0
Broncos passing
0
Broncos passing
3
Orson Mobley
Orson Mobley
Broncos passing
Orson Mobley
Broncos passing
0
Broncos passing
0
Broncos passing
0
Broncos passing
0
Broncos passing
1
Broncos passing
C/ATT1
Yds
TD
INT
Rating
John Elway
10/26
108
0
2
19.4
Gary Kubiak
1/3
28
0
0
68.8
Broncos rushing
Car2
Yds
TD
LG3
Yds/Car
Bobby Humphrey
12
61
0
34
5.08
John Elway
4
8
1
3
2.00
Sammy Winder
1
–5
0
–5
–5.00
Broncos receiving
Rec4
Yds
TD
LG3
Target5
Bobby Humphrey
3
38
0
27
4
Steve Sewell
2
22
0
12
2
Vance Johnson
2
21
0
13
3
Ricky Nattiel
1
28
0
28
2
Mel Bratton
1
14
0
14
1
Sammy Winder
1
7
0
7
1
Clarence Kay
1
6
0
6
2
Mark Jackson
0
0
0
0
8
Mike Young
0
0
0
0
3
Orson Mobley
0
0
0
0
1
· Final statistics › Records set
Passing Records
Passing Records
Player Records Set
Passing Records
Most attempts, career
Most attempts, career
Player Records Set
Most attempts, career
Player Records Set
122
Player Records Set
Joe Montana(San Francisco)
Most completions, career
Most completions, career
Player Records Set
Most completions, career
Player Records Set
83
Most consecutive completions, game
Most consecutive completions, game
Player Records Set
Most consecutive completions, game
Player Records Set
13
Most passing yards, career
Most passing yards, career
Player Records Set
Most passing yards, career
Player Records Set
1,142 yards
Most touchdown passes, game
Most touchdown passes, game
Player Records Set
Most touchdown passes, game
Player Records Set
5
Most touchdown passes, career
Most touchdown passes, career
Player Records Set
Most touchdown passes, career
Player Records Set
11
Highest passer rating, career, (40 attempts)
Highest passer rating, career, (40 attempts)
Player Records Set
Highest passer rating, career, (40 attempts)
Player Records Set
127.8
Highest completion percentage, career, (40 attempts)
Highest completion percentage, career, (40 attempts)
Player Records Set
Highest completion percentage, career, (40 attempts)
Player Records Set
68.0% (83–122)
Receiving Records
Receiving Records
Player Records Set
Receiving Records
Most receptions, career
Most receptions, career
Player Records Set
Most receptions, career
Player Records Set
20
Player Records Set
Roger Craig(San Francisco)
Most receiving touchdowns, game
Most receiving touchdowns, game
Player Records Set
Most receiving touchdowns, game
Player Records Set
3
Player Records Set
Jerry Rice(San Francisco)
Most receiving touchdowns, career
Most receiving touchdowns, career
Player Records Set
Most receiving touchdowns, career
Player Records Set
4
Special Teams
Special Teams
Player Records Set
Special Teams
Most kickoff returns, career
Most kickoff returns, career
Player Records Set
Most kickoff returns, career
Player Records Set
10
Player Records Set
Ken Bell(Denver)
Most punt return yards gained, career
Most punt return yards gained, career
Player Records Set
Most punt return yards gained, career
Player Records Set
94 yards
Player Records Set
John Taylor(San Francisco)
Highest average, punt return yardage, career (4 returns)
Highest average, punt return yardage, career (4 returns)
Player Records Set
Highest average, punt return yardage, career (4 returns)
Player Records Set
15.7 yards(6–94)
Most (one point) extra points, game
Most (one point) extra points, game
Player Records Set
Most (one point) extra points, game
Player Records Set
7
Player Records Set
Mike Cofer(San Francisco)
Most (one point) extra points, career
Most (one point) extra points, career
Player Records Set
Most (one point) extra points, career
Player Records Set
9
Records Tied
Records Tied
Player Records Set
Records Tied
Most touchdowns, game
Most touchdowns, game
Player Records Set
Most touchdowns, game
Player Records Set
3
Player Records Set
Jerry Rice(San Francisco)
Most points scored, game
Most points scored, game
Player Records Set
Most points scored, game
Player Records Set
18
Most touchdowns, career
Most touchdowns, career
Player Records Set
Most touchdowns, career
Player Records Set
4
Player Records Set
Jerry RiceRoger Craig(San Francisco)
Most points scored, career
Most points scored, career
Player Records Set
Most points scored, career
Player Records Set
24
Lowest percentage, passes hadintercepted, career, (40 attempts)
Lowest percentage, passes hadintercepted, career, (40 attempts)
Player Records Set
Lowest percentage, passes hadintercepted, career, (40 attempts)
Player Records Set
0%(0–122)
Player Records Set
Joe Montana(San Francisco)
Most rushing touchdowns, game
Most rushing touchdowns, game
Player Records Set
Most rushing touchdowns, game
Player Records Set
2
Player Records Set
Tom Rathman(San Francisco)
Most fumbles recovered, career
Most fumbles recovered, career
Player Records Set
Most fumbles recovered, career
Player Records Set
2
Player Records Set
John Elway(Denver)
Most punt returns, career
Most punt returns, career
Player Records Set
Most punt returns, career
Player Records Set
6
Player Records Set
John Taylor(San Francisco)
Player Records Set
Passing Records
Most attempts, career
122
Joe Montana(San Francisco)
Most completions, career
83
Most consecutive completions, game
13
Most passing yards, career
1,142 yards
Most touchdown passes, game
5
Most touchdown passes, career
11
Highest passer rating, career, (40 attempts)
127.8
Highest completion percentage, career, (40 attempts)
68.0% (83–122)
Receiving Records
Most receptions, career
20
Roger Craig(San Francisco)
Most receiving touchdowns, game
3
Jerry Rice(San Francisco)
Most receiving touchdowns, career
4
Special Teams
Most kickoff returns, career
10
Ken Bell(Denver)
Most punt return yards gained, career
94 yards
John Taylor(San Francisco)
Highest average, punt return yardage, career (4 returns)
yards(6–94)
Most (one point) extra points, game
7
Mike Cofer(San Francisco)
Most (one point) extra points, career
9
Records Tied
Most touchdowns, game
3
Jerry Rice(San Francisco)
Most points scored, game
18
Most touchdowns, career
4
Jerry RiceRoger Craig(San Francisco)
Most points scored, career
24
Lowest percentage, passes hadintercepted, career, (40 attempts)
0%(0–122)
Joe Montana(San Francisco)
Most rushing touchdowns, game
2
Tom Rathman(San Francisco)
Most fumbles recovered, career
2
John Elway(Denver)
Most punt returns, career
6
John Taylor(San Francisco)
Most points, game
Most points, game
Team Records Set
Most points, game
Team Records Set
55 points
Team Records Set
49ers
Largest margin of victory
Largest margin of victory
Team Records Set
Largest margin of victory
Team Records Set
45 points
Most touchdowns, game
Most touchdowns, game
Team Records Set
Most touchdowns, game
Team Records Set
8
Most (one point) PATs
Most (one point) PATs
Team Records Set
Most (one point) PATs
Team Records Set
7
Most passing touchdowns
Most passing touchdowns
Team Records Set
Most passing touchdowns
Team Records Set
5
Most kickoff returns, game
Most kickoff returns, game
Team Records Set
Most kickoff returns, game
Team Records Set
9
Team Records Set
Broncos
Records Tied
Records Tied
Team Records Set
Records Tied
Most Super Bowl victories
Most Super Bowl victories
Team Records Set
Most Super Bowl victories
Team Records Set
4
Team Records Set
49ers
Most consecutive Super Bowl victories
Most consecutive Super Bowl victories
Team Records Set
Most consecutive Super Bowl victories
Team Records Set
2
Most points, fourth quarter
Most points, fourth quarter
Team Records Set
Most points, fourth quarter
Team Records Set
14 points
Fewest turnovers, game
Fewest turnovers, game
Team Records Set
Fewest turnovers, game
Team Records Set
0
Most Super Bowl losses
Most Super Bowl losses
Team Records Set
Most Super Bowl losses
Team Records Set
4
Team Records Set
Broncos
Fewest passing touchdowns
Fewest passing touchdowns
Team Records Set
Fewest passing touchdowns
Team Records Set
0
Fewest penalties
Fewest penalties
Team Records Set
Fewest penalties
Team Records Set
0
Team Records Set
Most points, game
55 points
49ers
Largest margin of victory
45 points
Most touchdowns, game
8
Most (one point) PATs
7
Most passing touchdowns
5
Most kickoff returns, game
9
Broncos
Records Tied
Most Super Bowl victories
4
49ers
Most consecutive Super Bowl victories
2
Most points, fourth quarter
14 points
Fewest turnovers, game
0
Most Super Bowl losses
4
Broncos
Fewest passing touchdowns
0
Fewest penalties
0
Kickoff returns, Both Teams
Kickoff returns, Both Teams
Records Set, both team totals
Kickoff returns, Both Teams
Most kickoff returns
Most kickoff returns
Records Set, both team totals
Most kickoff returns
Records Set, both team totals
12
Records Set, both team totals
3
Records Set, both team totals
9
Records tied, both team totals
Records tied, both team totals
Records Set, both team totals
Records tied, both team totals
Most touchdowns
Most touchdowns
Records Set, both team totals
Most touchdowns
Records Set, both team totals
9
Records Set, both team totals
8
Records Set, both team totals
1
Most points, third quarter
Most points, third quarter
Records Set, both team totals
Most points, third quarter
Records Set, both team totals
21 points
Records Set, both team totals
14
Records Set, both team totals
7
Fewest field goals attempted
Fewest field goals attempted
Records Set, both team totals
Fewest field goals attempted
Records Set, both team totals
1
Records Set, both team totals
0
Records Set, both team totals
1
Most rushing touchdowns
Most rushing touchdowns
Records Set, both team totals
Most rushing touchdowns
Records Set, both team totals
4
Records Set, both team totals
3
Records Set, both team totals
1
Records Set, both team totals
Total
49ers
Broncos
Kickoff returns, Both Teams
Most kickoff returns
12
3
9
Records tied, both team totals
Most touchdowns
9
8
1
Most points, third quarter
21 points
14
7
Fewest field goals attempted
1
0
1
Most rushing touchdowns
4
3
1
· Starting lineups
Offense
Offense
San Francisco
Offense
John Taylor
John Taylor
San Francisco
John Taylor
Position
WR
Position
Vance Johnson
Bubba Paris
Bubba Paris
San Francisco
Bubba Paris
Position
LT
Position
Gerald Perry
Guy McIntyre
Guy McIntyre
San Francisco
Guy McIntyre
Position
LG
Position
Jim Juriga
Jesse Sapolu
Jesse Sapolu
San Francisco
Jesse Sapolu
Position
C
Position
Keith Kartz
Bruce Collie
Bruce Collie
San Francisco
Bruce Collie
Position
RG
Position
Doug Widell
Harris Barton
Harris Barton
San Francisco
Harris Barton
Position
RT
Position
Ken Lanier
Brent Jones
Brent Jones
San Francisco
Brent Jones
Position
TE
Position
Orson Mobley
Jerry Rice‡
Jerry Rice‡
San Francisco
Jerry Rice‡
Position
WR
Position
Mark Jackson
Joe Montana‡
Joe Montana‡
San Francisco
Joe Montana‡
Position
QB
Position
John Elway‡
Roger Craig
Roger Craig
San Francisco
Roger Craig
Position
RB
Position
Steve Sewell
Tom Rathman
Tom Rathman
San Francisco
Tom Rathman
Position
RB
Position
Bobby Humphrey
Defense
Defense
San Francisco
Defense
Pierce Holt
Pierce Holt
San Francisco
Pierce Holt
Position
LE
Position
Alphonso Carreker
Michael Carter
Michael Carter
San Francisco
Michael Carter
Position
NT
Position
Greg Kragen
Kevin Fagan
Kevin Fagan
San Francisco
Kevin Fagan
Position
RE
Position
Ron Holmes
Charles Haley‡
Charles Haley‡
San Francisco
Charles Haley‡
Position
LOLB
Position
Michael Brooks
Matt Millen
Matt Millen
San Francisco
Matt Millen
Position
LILB
Position
Rick Dennison
Michael Walter
Michael Walter
San Francisco
Michael Walter
Position
RILB
Position
Karl Mecklenburg
Keena Turner
Keena Turner
San Francisco
Keena Turner
Position
ROLB
Position
Simon Fletcher
Darryl Pollard
Darryl Pollard
San Francisco
Darryl Pollard
Position
LCB
Position
Tyrone Braxton
Don Griffin
Don Griffin
San Francisco
Don Griffin
Position
RCB
Position
Wymon Henderson
Chet Brooks
Chet Brooks
San Francisco
Chet Brooks
Position
SS
Position
Dennis Smith
Ronnie Lott‡
Ronnie Lott‡
San Francisco
Ronnie Lott‡
Position
FS
Position
Steve Atwater‡
San Francisco
Position
Position
Denver
Offense
John Taylor
WR
Vance Johnson
Bubba Paris
LT
Gerald Perry
Guy McIntyre
LG
Jim Juriga
Jesse Sapolu
C
Keith Kartz
Bruce Collie
RG
Doug Widell
Harris Barton
RT
Ken Lanier
Brent Jones
TE
Orson Mobley
Jerry Rice‡
WR
Mark Jackson
Joe Montana‡
QB
John Elway‡
Roger Craig
RB
Steve Sewell
Tom Rathman
RB
Bobby Humphrey
Defense
Pierce Holt
LE
Alphonso Carreker
Michael Carter
NT
Greg Kragen
Kevin Fagan
RE
Ron Holmes
Charles Haley‡
LOLB
Michael Brooks
Matt Millen
LILB
Rick Dennison
Michael Walter
RILB
Karl Mecklenburg
Keena Turner
ROLB
Simon Fletcher
Darryl Pollard
LCB
Tyrone Braxton
Don Griffin
RCB
Wymon Henderson
Chet Brooks
SS
Dennis Smith
Ronnie Lott‡
FS
Steve Atwater‡

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