How many NFL backup quarterbacks went on to win a Super Bowl?

Nick Foles isn't the only QB to come off the bench and lead his team to the Super Bowl. ... In 1968, after Unitas hurt his arm in the preseason, Morrall led the Colts to a 13-1 record and won the NFL's MVP award. ... Herm Edwards goes for the pick, leaving King free to take it all the way for an 80-yard TD. read more

29 Quarterbacks have won the Super Bowl. Only one quarterback in history won the starting role in his rookie preseason and won a Super Bowl without ever riding the pine, and that is Peyton Manning. 21 quarterbacks have begun the season as the starter and won a Super Bowl. read more

In the Super Bowl, with the backdrop of the Persian Gulf War on everyone's mind, the Giants held the ball for 40 minutes and secured the win after Scott Norwood missed a 47-yard kick, which went wide right, that could have won the game. read more

But he got hot in the postseason, played fairly well in wins over the Bears and Vikings, and in Super Bowl XXII against the Broncos in San Diego, he fashioned the greatest quarter in NFL history, throwing TD passes of 80, 27, 50 and 8 yards in the span of 13:06. read more