How Many Super Bowls Has Tom Brady Lost? (Full Record)

By Sarah Miller · August 16, 2042

Tom Brady has 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, all against the New York Giants (first two) and the Philadelphia Eagles (last one). Despite these losses, Brady holds the record for most Super Bowl wins by a player with 7 victories.

Tom Brady's Super Bowl Appearances: A Complete Overview

Tom Brady is widely regarded as the greatest quarterback in NFL history, largely due to his unprecedented success in the Super Bowl. Over his 23-season career, primarily with the New England Patriots and later with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Brady made an incredible 10 Super Bowl appearances—more than any other player in NFL history.

Of those 10 appearances, he emerged victorious in 7, giving him the most Super Bowl wins by any player ever. However, even the greatest face setbacks. Brady’s three Super Bowl losses are significant moments in NFL history, often remembered for dramatic finishes and underdog triumphs.

Super Bowl Losses: The Defining Defeats

Super Bowl XLII (2008): Lost to the New York Giants, ending a perfect 18-0 season.
Super Bowl XLVI (2012): Again defeated by the Giants in a rematch, spoiling another strong Patriots run.
Super Bowl LII (2018): Fell to the Philadelphia Eagles in a high-scoring shootout.

Detailed Breakdown of Tom Brady's Super Bowl Record

Brady’s Super Bowl journey spans nearly two decades, showcasing longevity, consistency, and elite performance under pressure. Below is a comprehensive table detailing each of his Super Bowl appearances, including results, opponents, scores, and key stats.

Super Bowl	Date	Team	Opponent	Result	Score	Brady's Passing Yards	Passer Rating
XXXVI	Feb 3, 2002	Patriots	Rams	Win	20–17	145	66.9
XXXVIII	Feb 1, 2004	Patriots	Panthers	Win	32–29	238	83.3
XXXIX	Feb 6, 2005	Patriots	Eagles	Win	24–21	236	87.7
XLII	Feb 3, 2008	Patriots	Giants	Loss	14–17	266	81.1
XLVI	Feb 5, 2012	Patriots	Giants	Loss	17–21	276	74.3
XLIX	Feb 1, 2015	Patriots	Seahawks	Win	28–24	328	104.9
L	Feb 7, 2016	Patriots	Broncos	Loss	10–24	182	56.6
LI	Feb 5, 2017	Patriots	Falcons	Win	34–28 (OT)	466	112.2
LII	Feb 4, 2018	Patriots	Eagles	Loss	33–41	505	105.8
LV	Feb 7, 2021	Buccaneers	Chiefs	Win	31–9	201	115.6

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The data shows that Brady consistently performed at a high level in every Super Bowl, even in losses. His lowest passer rating in a loss was 56.6 in Super Bowl L, where the Patriots' offense struggled against Denver's dominant defense. Notably, in Super Bowl LII, he threw for a record 505 yards—the most in any Super Bowl appearance—yet still came up short. This highlights both his brilliance and the unpredictable nature of championship football.

Why Tom Brady's Legacy Transcends Wins and Losses

While Brady lost 3 Super Bowls, his legacy isn't defined by those defeats but by his unmatched ability to reach the pinnacle game repeatedly. His 10 Super Bowl appearances span four different decades, a testament to sustained excellence rare in professional sports.

Each loss also contributed to his narrative: the heartbreak of XLII amplified the drama of his comeback in XLIX; the defeat in LII set the stage for continued rivalry discussions; and even the loss in L showed the limits of greatness against a historic defensive performance.

Frequently Asked Questions About Tom Brady's Super Bowl Record

How many Super Bowls did Tom Brady lose?

Tom Brady lost 3 Super Bowls: Super Bowl XLII, Super Bowl XLVI, and Super Bowl LII.

Which teams beat Tom Brady in the Super Bowl?

Tom Brady was defeated by the New York Giants (twice) in Super Bowls XLII and XLVI, and by the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII. He also lost to the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl L.

Did Tom Brady ever go undefeated in a season?

Yes, during the 2007 season, Tom Brady led the New England Patriots to a perfect 16-0 regular season record, advancing to Super Bowl XLII with a chance to finish 19-0. However, they were upset by the Giants, finishing the season at 18-1.

What is Tom Brady's Super Bowl win-loss record?

Tom Brady's Super Bowl record is 7 wins and 3 losses, making him the only quarterback in NFL history with more than five Super Bowl victories.

Has any other player won more Super Bowls than Tom Brady?

No. Tom Brady holds the record for the most Super Bowl wins by any player in NFL history with 7 championships. Charles Haley is second with 5, all as a defensive player.