What Are the Biggest Blowouts in Super Bowl History?

In this Jan. 28, 1990, file photo, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jerry Rice celebrates his first quarter touchdown against the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl 24 in New Orleans.
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  • Super Bowl 24 had a margin of victory of 45 points, the biggest blowout in the game's history.
  • There have been five Super Bowls with a margin of victory of 32 points or more.
  • The biggest blowout in playoff history came in 2000 when the Jaguars beat the Dolphins by 55 points.

When wagering on Super Bowl odds at platforms like the BetMGM online sportsbook, it’s rare to expect a blowout in the year’s biggest game. However, there are times when it happens, leaving the original football odds a moot point.

Below, I’ll dig into the biggest blowouts in Super Bowl history, playoff history, and during the regular season. 

What Are the Biggest Blowouts in Super Bowl History?

Super BowlDateWinning Team & ScoreLosing Team & ScoreMargin of Victory
24Jan. 28, 1990San Francisco 49ers (55)Denver Broncos (10)45
20Jan. 26, 1986Chicago Bears (46)New England Patriots (10)36
48Feb. 2, 2014Seattle Seahawks (43)Denver Broncos (8)35
27Jan. 31, 1993Dallas Cowboys (52)Buffalo Bills (17)35
22Jan. 31, 1988Washington Redskins (42)Denver Broncos (10)32
18Jan. 22, 1984Los Angeles Raiders (38)Washington Redskins (9)29
35Jan. 28, 2001Baltimore Ravens (34)New York Giants (7)27
37Jan. 26, 2003Tampa Bay Buccaneers (48)Oakland Raiders (21)27
1Jan. 15, 1967Green Bay Packers (35)Kansas City Chiefs (10)25

What Was the Biggest Blowout in the Super Bowl?

The biggest blowout in a Super Bowl was Super Bowl 24 between the San Francisco 49ers and Denver Broncos. The 49ers won 55-10, a margin of victory of 45 points. With this win, the 49ers became the first team to win back-to-back Super Bowls with a different coach. 

49ers quarterback Joe Montana was named Super Bowl MVP, throwing for 297 yards and five touchdowns. 

What’s the Biggest Playoff Blowout in NFL History?

The biggest blowout in NFL playoff history came on Dec. 8, 1940, in the 1940 NFL championship game between the Chicago Bears and Washington Redskins. The Bears won 73-0, a margin of victory of 73 points. 

In that game, the Bears picked off Washington quarterbacks Sammy Baugh and Frankie Filchock a combined seven times. 

What’s the Biggest NFL Blowout Ever During the Regular Season?

The largest margin of victory between two NFL teams came in 1934 when the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Cincinnati Reds 64-0. 

However, for a more modern example, the New England Patriots defeated the Tennessee Titans 59-0 in Week 6 of the 2009 campaign. Patriots quarterback Tom Brady threw six touchdown passes.

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