Super Bowl Power Rankings: The 10 Worst Quarterback Matchups in NFL History

With the Super Bowl matchups and hype only beginning to blossom, the main storyline between the two winningest franchises in NFL history will come down to each team's critical play from the quarterback position.

It's no secret how both Aaron Rodgers and Ben Roethlisberger have had to carry each of their respective teams to this point of the season.  So, naturally, fans should be in for a satisfaction unlike anything we've seen before.

However in years past, we've all become witness to a few blowout performances and dissatisfying execution for many Super Bowl-caliber quarterbacks.

So, as we prepare for what looks to become a promising quarterback's dual for the ages, let's take a look back at those "special" games in which leadership wasn't quite up to snuff.

Here are the 10 worst quarterback matchups in Super Bowl history.  Enjoy!

10. Super Bowl XX: Chicago Bears 46, New England Patriots 10

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26 Jan 1986: Quarterback Jim McMahon of the Chicago Bears looks to pass the ball against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XX at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Bears won the game, 46-10.

Quarterbacks: Jim McMahon, Tony Eason, Steve Grogan

Total yards thrown: 433

Touchdown-to-intercetion ratio: 1:2

After achieving a franchise regular-season mark of 15-1, Mike Ditka's Bears managed to secure the franchise's only Super Bowl victory.

However, in the midst of their blowout performance, quarterback Jim McMahon furnished just 256 yards, while completing only 60 percent of his passes.

But for Patriots quarterback Tony Eason, things weren't getting much better.  In fact, Eason remains the only quarterback in Super Bowl history to not complete a pass -- he was 0-6 during the limited time he saw.

Chicago would go on to win the game in stunning fashion, 46-10.

9. Super Bowl XXXVII: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 48, Oakland Raiders 21

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SAN DIEGO - JANUARY 26: Quarterback Rich Gannon #12 of the Oakland Raiders walks off the field against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XXXVII on January 26, 2003 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Buccaneers de

Quarterbacks: Brad Johnson, Rich Gannon

Total yards thrown: 487

Touchdown-to-interception ratio: 2:3

Whenever a record-setting performance is bestowed upon the NFL fan base, something must be right.

In former Raiders quarterback Rich Gannon's case, his lone Super Bowl appearance was one worth forgetting.  Throwing a Super Bowl record five interceptions against Jon Gruden's defense, Gannon will be forever known for his epic choke.

8. Super Bowl XXVIII: Dallas Cowboys 30, Buffalo Bills 13

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30 Jan 1994: Quarterback Jim Kelly of the Buffalo Bills looks to pass during Super Bowl XXVIII against the Dallas Cowboys at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. The Cowboys won the game, 30-13. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn /Allsport

Quarterbacks: Troy Aikman, Jim Kelly

Total yards thrown: 476

Touchdown-to-interception ratio: 0:2

One of the few Super Bowls without a passing touchdown, both the Cowboys and Bill had to get things done on the ground.

However that's not where the agony ended for both signal-callers.

Troy Aikman and Jim Kelly both accounted for an interception in Super Bowl XXVIII, including a combined quarterback rating of 72.1.

7. Super Bowl IV: Kansas City Chiefs 23, Minnesota Vikings 7

Quarterbacks: Len Dawson, Joe Kapp

Total yards thrown: 325

Touchdown-to-interception ratio: 1:4

Kansas City's Len Dawson played up to snuff (142 yards, TD, INT), however Minnesota's Joe Kapp made an embarrassment of himself — to say the least.

In the Vikings' Super Bowl franchise debut, Kapp managed 183 yards and two critical interceptions in Minnesota's 23-7 losing effort.

6. Super Bowl V: Baltimore Colts 16, Dallas Cowboys 13

Quarterbacks: Earl Morall, Johnny Unitas, Craig Morton

Total yards thrown: 362

Touchdown-to-interception ratio: 1:3

A game in which three quarterbacks combined for 362 yards total certainly deserves a place on this list.

Dallas' Craig Morton reached the century mark for passing yards in the game, however, also throwing three interceptions and a 35.1 passer rating makes his efforts a bit less impressive.

On the other side of things, Baltimore's Earl Morall and Johnny Unitas compounded three interceptions and one touchdown for a 55.8 passer rating.

Ouch.

5. Super Bowl XXX: Dallas Cowboys 27, Pittsburgh Steelers 17

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28 Jan 1996: Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Bill Cowher confers with quarterback Neil O'Donnell during Super Bowl XXX against the Dallas Cowboys at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. The Cowboys won the game, 27-17. Mandatory Credit: Mike Powell /All

Quarterbacks: Troy Aikman, Neil O'Donnell

Total yards thrown: 268

Touchdown-to-interception ratio: 2:3

Neil O'Donnell's Super Bowl debut consisted of a three interception effort, including a dismal 51.3 quarterback rating to boot. Not only that, but O'Donnell was out performed by Troy Aikman on a multitude of levels.

To this day, Super Bowl XXX maintains its reputation as one of the least entertaining championship games in NFL history.

4. Super Bowl XXXV: Baltimore Ravens 34, New York Giants 7

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28 Jan 2001: Trent Dilfer #8 of the Baltimore Ravens drops back to pass the ball during the Super Bowl XXXV Game against the New York Giants at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Ravens defeated the Giants 34-7.Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons

Quarterbacks: Trent Dilfer, Kerry Collins

Total yards thrown: 265

Touchdown-to-interception ratio: 1:4

In the Ravens' first Super Bowl appearance, quarterback Trent Dilfer sustained an average performance with 153 yards and a touchdown against the Giants lagging defense.

But for Kerry Collins, an aspirin would probably help.

It took Collins four quarters of forgettable football to furnish 122 yards and four interceptions.  Not to mention his Super Bowl record 7.1 quarterback rating.

Collins is still hurting to this day.

3. Super Bowl XL: Pittsburgh Steelers 21, Seattle Seahawks 10

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Ben Roethlisberger of the Steelers during Super Bowl XL between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Seattle Seahawks at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on February 5, 2006. (Photo by Allen Kee/Getty Images)

Quarterbacks: Ben Roethlisberger, Matt Hasselbeck

Total yards thrown: 396

Touchdown-to-interception ratio: 1:3

You'd think a game of this caliber involving Big Ben would be suitable for something other than this list, however, that's not the case.

Ben Roethlisberger's first Super Bowl culminated in a two interception performance, including a 22.6 quarterback rating to boot.  In fact, Roethlisberger was seemingly out-thrown by wide receiver Antwaan Randle El, who spoiled Seattle's confidence with a 43-yard touchdown throw.

Both Roethisberger and Seattle's Matt Hasselbeck combined for an ugly 45.2 quarterback rating between the two.  Brutal, to say the least.

2. Super Bowl XII: Dallas Cowboys 27, Denver Broncos 10

Quarterbacks: Roger Staubach, Craig Morton, Norris Weese

Total yards thrown: 222

Touchdown-to-interception ratio: 1:4

Whenever a defensive lineman receives MVP honors, things probably weren't too efficient for the quarterbacks.

Hall-of-Famer Roger Staubach attained one of the most solid performances a Dallas quarterback has ever managed in a Super Bowl.  Throwing for 183 yards and one touchdown against Denver's wild defense, probably should've been given MVP honors, as well.

But with the good, comes the ugly.  The Broncos threw for 71 total yards and four interceptions between quarterbacks Craig Morton and Norris Weese.  Along with his 0.0 quarterback rating, Morton may want to put his performance behind him.

1. Super Bowl VII: Miami Dolphins 14, Washington Redskins 7

Quarterbacks: Bob Griese, Billy Kilmer

Total yards thrown: 192

Touchdown-to-interception ratio: 1:4

Not only is Super Bowl VII the lowest-scoring championship game in league history (a total of 21 points were scored), quarterback play was just flat out embarrassing.

Bob Griese was 8-for-11, managing 88 yards, one touchdown, and an interception in a winning 14-7 effort for the Dolphins.

For Kilmer and the Redskins, things could have gone better.  Washington's signal-caller, Kilmer was 14-28 for 104 yards, including three interceptions -- and will forever be known as the worst quarterbacking job in Super Bowl history.