Fifty Super Bowls went by before an NFL championship game went into overtime when the New England Patriots took down the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in the 2016 season from NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. This was one of the wildest Super Bowls to ever happen as the Patriots trailed 28-3 late in the third quarter and pulled off the biggest comeback in the game’s history.
New England tied the game at 28 with less than a minute left when James White scored a 1-yard touchdown, followed by a successful 2-point conversion from Tom Brady to Danny Amendola. In the only overtime possession, the Patriots drove right down the field, and a 2-yard TD for White sealed the victory.
The Patriots appeared in the two Super Bowls after that victory, including a 13-3 win over the Los Angeles Rams. As for the Falcons, they made the playoffs the following season but haven’t been back to the postseason since.
In the last two Super Bowls, we nearly saw the Bengals-Rams and Eagles-Chiefs tilts go to overtime, but the Rams and Chiefs, respectively, won by three points in regulation.
Update — You can throw Chiefs-49ers into the group of Super Bowls to go to overtime.
This article can also be found in our Ultimate Guide to Super Bowl 58, presented by Frank’s Red Hot.
FAQs
The answer? Just once before. In 56 Super Bowls, only one has gone into overtime before. That was in 2017 when the New England Patriots won the title in a comeback victory against the Atlanta Falcons.
Has a Super Bowl game ever gone into overtime? ›
Of the first 56 Super Bowls, only one went into overtime, the New England Patriots' 34-28 comeback victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI.
Has there ever been a Super Bowl to go into OT? ›
Super Bowl LI featured the largest comeback in Super Bowl history, with the Patriots overcoming a 28–3 deficit in the third quarter to emerge victorious. Due to the comeback, the game is nicknamed "28–3". The game was also the first Super Bowl to be decided in overtime.
What were the odds of the Super Bowl going to overtime? ›
The odds of the game going to overtime at ESPN BET were 11-1, and multiple sportsbooks reported lopsided action on the game going into OT. "Overtime was bad," said Craig Mucklow, vice president of trading for Caesars Sportsbook. "It was our biggest loser of the prop bets."
Did Super Bowl 50 go into overtime? ›
Fifty Super Bowls went by before an NFL championship game went into overtime when the New England Patriots took down the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in the 2016 season from NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
Did Super Bowl 58 go into overtime? ›
The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl 58 after going to just the second-ever overtime in a Super Bowl.
Has any Super Bowl ended in a tie? ›
With just a few seconds left in the game, the Kansas City Chiefs tied the score with the San Francisco 49ers by 19 points. This led to a tie in a game, which is something that has happened only once in Super Bowl history. The rare game moment had fans wondering how many times the Super Bowl went past four quarters.
Has there ever been a double ot in a Super Bowl? ›
In 56 Super Bowls, only one has gone into overtime before. That was in 2017 when the New England Patriots won the title in a comeback victory against the Atlanta Falcons.
What happens if Super Bowl goes to OT? ›
If the score is still tied at the end of an overtime period - or if the second team's initial possession has not ended - the teams will play another overtime period. Play will continue regardless of how many overtime periods are needed for a winner to be determined.
How many overtimes are in the Super Bowl 2024? ›
1) An overtime period of 15 minutes will begin. 2) Both teams will have the opportunity to posses the ball at least once, unless the team kicking off start the overtime period scores a safety on the receiving team's initial position.
The San Francisco 49ers might have lost Super Bowl LVIII to the Kansas City Chiefs, but they enter 2024 as the best team in football and favorites to win Super Bowl LIX, according to ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI).
Was Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl? ›
But this year, Taylor Swift's attendance stirred up some additional excitement. The global superstar attended the event to support her partner Travis Kelce, who plays tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Can the Super Bowl end in a row? ›
Playoff games cannot end in a tie, and neither can the Super Bowl. After the opening possession, any score can still end the game, but if it goes scoreless through an entire overtime period, they will move into a second. And then a third. And then a fourth.
What is the only Super Bowl to ever go into overtime? ›
Two Super Bowls have gone to overtime: Super Bowl LI and Super Bowl LVIII. The Patriots beat the Falcons in Super Bowl LI, and most recently, the Chiefs beat the 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII.
Has a kicker ever won SB MVP? ›
Has a Kicker Even Won Super Bowl MVP? Across 56 prior Super Bowl games, a placekicker has never won the SB MVP trophy.
What Super Bowl is 2024? ›
Super Bowl LVIII will be played at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV on Sunday, February 11, 2024.
Did the 2018 Super Bowl go into overtime? ›
Game Notes
The Patriots completed the biggest comeback in team history when they overcame a 25-point deficit to beat Atlanta, 34-28, in overtime in Super Bowl LI.
Has there been a timeout in the Super Bowl? ›
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Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid used a potentially costly timeout during the third quarter of Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers after the Chiefs were stopped one yard short of a first down deep inside their own territory.
Has an NFL game ever gone into double overtime? ›
What's the longest overtime game in NFL playoff history? A divisional playoff matchup between Miami and K.C. on Christmas Day 1971 holds the record, ending in double overtime after 82 minutes and 40 seconds, per The Athletic.
