If Matt Ryan is named league MVP next Saturday as expected, he would become the 14th MVP quarterback to play on a Super Bowl team that led the league in scoring. The previous signal-callers in that category have gone 6-7. Here's a look at the seven who fell short:
Y.A. Tittle
Dec. 29, 1963
Completed 11 of 29 attempts and was picked off five times against Chicago.
Johnny Unitas, Dec. 27, 1964
Managed just 125 total yards (95 passing) in a shutout loss to Cleveland.
Joe Theismann
Jan. 22, 1984
No passing TDs, two INTs and six sacks made for a long day against the L.A. Raiders.
Dan Marino
Jan. 20, 1985
Joe Montana outmatched him in Marino's only Super Bowl appearance.
Tom Brady
Feb. 3, 2008
Five sacks and the "helmet catch" helped the Giants end the Patriots' perfect season.
Peyton Manning
Feb. 2, 2014
Threw a record 55 TDs in the regular season but mustered only one vs. Seattle.
Cam Newton
Feb. 7, 2016
Committed three turnovers against Denver and completed only 18 of 41 passes.