How Many Super Bowls Did Brady Lose? 3 Defeats Explained

By Sarah Miller · April 9, 2033

Tom Brady lost a total of 3 Super Bowls during his legendary NFL career. These defeats came in Super Bowl XLII, Super Bowl XLVI, and Super Bowl LII.

Tom Brady's Super Bowl Losses: A Closer Look

While Tom Brady is widely regarded as the greatest quarterback in NFL history due to his record 7 Super Bowl victories, his career also included 3 losses on the biggest stage. Each of these defeats was significant, often against familiar opponents and in high-stakes matchups.

Super Bowl XLII (2008): The Perfect Season Spoiled

Opponent: New York Giants
Final Score: Giants 17, Patriots 14
Notable Moment: David Tyree's "Helmet Catch"
Brady's Stats: 29/48, 266 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT

This game ended the Patriots' bid for a perfect 19-0 season. The Giants executed a masterful defensive game plan and stunned New England with a last-minute touchdown drive capped by a Plaxico Burress reception.

Super Bowl XLVI (2012): History Repeats Against the Giants

Opponent: New York Giants
Final Score: Giants 21, Patriots 17
Key Play: Mario Manningham's sideline catch on final drive
Brady's Stats: 27/41, 276 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT

The rematch followed a similar script, with the Giants once again derailing the Patriots' championship hopes with a late-game drive and clutch execution under pressure.

Super Bowl LII (2018): High-Scoring Duel in Philadelphia

Opponent: Philadelphia Eagles
Final Score: Eagles 41, Patriots 33
Highlight: Nick Foles outduels Brady in offensive shootout
Brady's Stats: 28/48, 505 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT

This marked the highest-scoring Super Bowl at the time. Despite Brady setting a Super Bowl record for passing yards, the Patriots' defense couldn't contain the Eagles, and a failed two-point conversion in the final minutes sealed the loss.

Tom Brady’s Complete Super Bowl Record

Super Bowl	Year	Team	Opponent	Result	Brady's Passing Yards	Touchdowns - Interceptions
XXXVI	2002	Patriots	Rams	Win	145	1 - 1
XXXVIII	2004	Patriots	Panthers	Win	238	2 - 2
XXXIX	2005	Patriots	Eagles	Win	236	2 - 0
XLII	2008	Patriots	Giants	Loss	266	1 - 1
XLVI	2012	Patriots	Giants	Loss	276	2 - 1
XLIX	2015	Patriots	Seahawks	Win	328	4 - 2
L	2016	Patriots	Falcons	Win	466	2 - 1
LII	2018	Patriots	Eagles	Loss	505	3 - 1
LIII	2019	Patriots	Rams	Win	262	1 - 1
LV	2021	Buccaneers	Chiefs	Win	261	3 - 0

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The data shows that Tom Brady appeared in 10 Super Bowls, winning 7 and losing 3. His three losses occurred against only two teams: the New York Giants (twice) and the Philadelphia Eagles. Notably, Brady threw for over 500 yards in Super Bowl LII, demonstrating his elite performance even in defeat.