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.

Washington Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann (7) wears a grim look as he walks of the field during first quarter Super Bowl XVIII action against the Los Angeles Raiders, Sunday, Jan. 22, 1984 at Tampa Stadium. (AP Photo) ORG XMIT: APHS179175

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.


Y.A. Tittle (14) New York Giants? quarterback is shown on the sidelines in the final minutes of game with the Cleveland Browns at Yankee Stadium on Dec. 12, 1964 in New York City. This was the final game of the 1964 season for the Giants and may be Tittle?s last as a player. (AP Photo) ORG XMIT: APHS269812