5 NFL players who gave it their all but still lost ft. Tom Brady Super Bowl LII

#3. Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers vs. Arizona Cardinals - January 2010

Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers is one of the greatest statistical quarterbacks in NFL history, especially during the regular season. He has won four NFL MVP awards, the second most of all time.

Aaron Rodgers put together one of the best games of his career in his first ever playoff game for the Green Bay Packers. He went on the road to face off against the Arizona Cardinals. They recorded 423 yards and four touchdowns, both postseason records for Rodgers. The Packers lost the game 51-45 in overtime in a shootout.

#2.Tom Brady, New England Patriots vs. Philadelphia Eagles - Super Bowl LII, February 2018

New England Patriots QB Tom Brady

Tom Brady is the greatest quarterback in NFL history. He has a seemingly endless list of records and accomplishments while his postseason career is unmatched. His seven Super Bowl rings in ten appearances have resulted in a ton of epic performances for the record books.

One of the best games he ever played was a 41-33 loss in Super Bowl LII against the Philadelphia Eagles. Tom Brady recorded an impressive 505 passing yards and three touchdowns for the New England Patriots during the disappointing loss.

#1. Chuck Howley, Dallas Cowboys vs. Baltimore Colts - Super Bowl V, January 1971

Chuck Howley won the MVP award from Super Bowl V. The Dallas Cowboys played the Baltimore Colts. He is the first defensive player, as well as the first non-quarterback to ever be named the MVP of any Super Bowl in NFL history.

In addition to the impressive records, Howley also holds an unfortunate one as the only player from a losing team to be named a Super Bowl MVP. His dominant performance, including two interceptions and a forced fumble, was good enough for the award. But it was not good enough for a victory as the Colts prevailed by a 16-13 score.