Many people have forgotten about the argument for the greatest NFL coach of all time. Over a nearly 20-year run alongside quarterback Tom Brady, Bill Belichick solidified the greatest dynasty the NFL has ever seen.
During that run, Belichick’s excellence was on full display multiple times. He coached the New England Patriots to an undefeated regular season and pulled off legendary defensive performances in the big game itself as well. Let’s take a look back at Belichick’s legendary career in the Super Bowl.
Bill Belichick’s Super Bowl Wins
The legendary head coach not only has the most playoff wins of all time, at 31, but he also has the most Super Bowl victories, with six to his name. He appeared in nine Super Bowls with the Patriots, for a final record of 6-3 in the big game.
Here’s a general idea of how each of the games went.
Super Bowl XXXVI
In the first Super Bowl the Patriots won, Belichick was a 14-point underdog against the Los Angeles Rams. Putting together a fantastic defensive game plan, he held the Rams to just 17 points, thanks to three New England takeaways.
In response, the New England offense mustered up 20 points to clinch victory and give Tom Brady his first Super Bowl MVP.
Super Bowl XXXVIII
After missing the playoffs altogether in 2002, the Patriots were back in the Super Bowl in 2003, this time against the Carolina Panthers. A legendary second and fourth-quarter duel led to 24 and 37 points being scored in them respectively.
In the end, a field goal with four seconds left on the clock gave the Patriots a 32-29 victory and Brady his second MVP.
Super Bowl XXXIX
The Patriots were back at it next season, going up against the Philadelphia Eagles. A back-and-forth game flew out of the Eagles’ hand in the fourth quarter as New England built a 10-point cushion.
However, they rallied to make it 24-21 before ultimately falling short, thanks to four forced turnovers on the Patriots’ part. WR Deion Branch was named MVP after recording 133 receiving yards as he tied a Super Bowl record with 11 total catches.
Super Bowl XLIX
Ten years after their last victory, the Patriots finally found their way back to the Super Bowl, facing off against the Seattle Seahawks in a 28-24 thriller. A legendary Legion of Doom defense couldn’t stop the Patriots’ furious fourth-quarter run, which gave them the lead.
Seattle responded with a late drive and could have scored a touchdown before Malcolm Butler made one of the most legendary plays in Super Bowl history, making an interception and sealing the New England victory. Brady won his third MVP, thanks to a then-Super Bowl record 37 completions.
Super Bowl LI
One of the most legendary games in Super Bowl history, it is widely recognized as the 28-3 game. Going up against MVP Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons, the Patriots fell to a 28-3 hole. However, they rallied in the second half.
A 25-0 run by New England tied the game before they won the coin toss in Overtime and scored the touchdown to win the game. It was the largest comeback in Super Bowl history, one of just 30 total records broken in the game.
Super Bowl LIII
After losing to the Philadelphia Eagles, the Patriots were back to their third consecutive Super Bowl and put on a defensive masterclass. Against the exceptional Los Angeles Rams offense, Bill Belichick cooked up a masterpiece, holding his opponents to just 3 points.
On the other hand, New England played a steady game throughout, scoring 13 points in total and winning their sixth Championship under the Quarterback-Coach duo.