FAQs
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.
Why did the 49ers take the ball first in overtime? ›
Shanahan said after the game the 49ers' analytics department suggested he choose to take the first possession in overtime. The Chiefs were thrilled to get the ball second, which was apparently Chiefs statistical analysis coordinator Mike Frazier's advice to Reid to select if Kansas City won the toss.
What was the first Super Bowl to go to overtime? ›
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.
Who was the overtime in Super Bowl 58? ›
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. Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Andy Reid have made the Kansas City Chiefs a dynasty. They're already thinking three-peat.
Has there ever been 2 overtimes in NFL? ›
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.
What is the most overtimes in Super Bowl history? ›
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 Super Bowl ended in a tie? ›
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 . Tom Brady and the Patriots rebounded from a 28-3 deficit against the Falcons in Super Bowl LI to tie the contest at 28-28 at the end of .
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.
What was the longest Super Bowl game? ›
* With a playing time of 74 minutes and 57 seconds, it was the longest Super Bowl game in history. * With nine points in overtime, this year's Super Bowl provided more late drama than ever before, with the only other edition to have gone to overtime in 2017 seeing just six points after regulation time.
What Super Bowl is 2024? ›
Super Bowl LVIII will be played at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV on Sunday, February 11, 2024.
The Cincinnati Bengals lost to the Los Angeles Rams, 23 to 20, in Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022.
Who went to Super Bowl 15? ›
The Raiders won 27-10. Raiders linebacker Ted Hendrick (83) and defensive back Mike Davis (36) during Super Bowl XV against the Philadelphia Eagles at the Louisiana Superdome, Sunday, January 25, 1981. The Raiders won 27-10.
What happened in Super Bowl overtime 2024? ›
Mahomes threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Mecole Hardman with 3 seconds left in overtime, and the Chiefs rallied to beat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 on Sunday, becoming the first repeat Super Bowl champs in 19 years and ninth overall.
Is there sudden death overtime in the Super Bowl? ›
If the team that receives the ball first scores a touchdown on its first possession, the game will continue and the second team will have the chance to possess the ball. If the game remains tied after the second team's possession ends, then sudden-death rules will apply: first score wins.
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.
