What are the biggest blowouts in Super Bowl history? The 5 worst losses ever.
prince j. grimes
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: Running back Marshawn Lynch #24 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates his 1-yard touchdown with teammate quarterback Russell Wilson #3 in the second quarter against the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 533217425 ORIG FILE ID: 468129371
Watching the Philadelphia Eagles run up the score on the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday in the 2025 Super Bowl was jarring. But once you got past the shock of seeing KC look as vulnerable as it ever did during its run of Super Bowl trips, the question of whether they were on the verge of making some bad history may have crossed your mind.
The Chiefs were down 34-0 before finally scoring a touchdown. How close was that deficit to ranking among the biggest blowouts in Super Bowl history? Very close. Below is a look at the five biggest blowouts in Super Bowl history, which the Chiefs avoided by the skin of their teeth with a couple of late touchdowns.
1. 45 points: 49ers 55, Broncos 10 in 1990
Jan 28, 1990; New Orleans, LA, USA; Super Bowl XXIV, Joe Montana of the San Francisco 49ers in action against the Denver Broncos at the Superdome. The 49ers won 55-10 and Montana threw 5 touchdown passes and became the games Most Valuable Player. Mandatory Credit: Photo By USA TODAY Sports (c) Copyright 1989 by USA TODAY Sports [Via MerlinFTP Drop]
2. 36 points: Bears 46, Patriots 10 in 1986
Jan 26, 1986; New Orleans, LA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan gets a victory ride after the Chicago Bears defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XX 46-10 at the Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Tony Tomsic-USA TODAY NETWORK [Via MerlinFTP Drop]
3. 35 points: Cowboys 52, Bills 17 in 1993
PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 31: Defensive end Charles Haley #94 of the Dallas Cowboys puts a hit on quarterback Jim Kelly #12 of the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXVII at the Rose Bowl on January 31, 1993 in Pasadena, California. The Cowboys won 52-17. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)
4. 35 points: Seahawks 43, Broncos 8 in 2014
5. 32 points: Washington 42, Broncos 10 in 1988
31 Jan 1988: Joe Gibbs, head coach of the Washington Redskins, (center) watches the game closely during Super Bowl XXII against the Denver Broncos at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, California. The Redskins won 42-10. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn (Via MerlinFTP Drop)
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