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Simulated Super Bowl 46 (2011 Playoffs)

Friday, September 12, 2025

2010

Actual Result: New York Giants 21 New England Patriots 17, the Giants beat the Patriots for the 2nd time in four years.

Simulation: The AFC has won 8 of the last 9 Super Bowls, the Steelers will not defend their title, losing in the WC round; the Ravens are here, with 3 SB titles in the past 5 years - the Patriots have won 2 titles in 8 seasons and have home field advantage in the AFC. The Packers went 15-1 and have home field throughout the NFC.

AFC DIVISIONAL ROUND

Jan 14, 2012

Denver Broncos (8-8) at New England Patriots (13-3)

24 degrees

NE -13.5

NE 45 Den 10

BRONCOS 17 PATRIOTS 14

The Broncos have won 3 AFC Championships and are 0-3 in SBs, they were 2 TD underdogs on the road, but they beat the Patriots and head to the AFC Championship game.

2nd: Matt Prater 51 yd FG (Den 3-0)

Wes Welker 29 yd reception (Brady NE 7-3)

3rd: Matt Prater 31 yd FG (7-6)

4th: Matt Prater 42 yd FG (Den 9-7)

Wes Welker 11 yd reception (NE 14-9)

under 2 min

Knowshon Moreno 18 yd run (2 pt Den 17-14)

MVP: Elvis Dumervil 3 sacks

NFC DIVISIONAL ROUND

Jan 14, 2012

New Orleans Saints (13-3) at San Francisco 49ers (13-3)

62 degrees

NO -3.5

Niners 36 Saints 32

SAINTS 24 49ERS 16

The New Orleans Saints have never played in the Super Bowl, they are a game away from their first.

1st: Ted Ginn 39 yd reception (Smith SF 7-0)

2nd: John Kasay 29 yd FG (7-3)

David Akers 44 yd FG (10-3)

David Akers 29 yd FG (13-3)

Marques Colston 48 yd reception (Brees 13-10)

3rd: David Akers 35 yd FG (16-10)

Mark Ingram 2 yd run (NO 17-16)

4th: Mark Ingram 8 yd run (24-16)

MVP: Frank Gore 17 carries 149 yds

NFC DIVISIONAL ROUND

Jan 15, 2012

NY Giants (9-7) at Green Bay Packers (15-1)

31 degrees

GB -8

NY 37 GB 20

GIANTS 31 PACKERS 28

As happened in the actual game the Giants knock off the 15-1 Packers in the divisional round. The Giants will go to New Orleans and face the Saints in the NFC Championship.

1st: Mason Crosby 43 yd FG (GB 3-0)

2nd: Ryan Grant 12 yd run (10-0)

Mason Crosby 29 yd FG (13-0)

Ahmad Bradshaw 12 yd reception (Manning 13-7)

3rd: Jason Pierre Paul 9 yd fumble recovery (NY 14-13)

4th: Victor Cruz 40 yd reception (Manning 21-13)

Jordy Nelson 71 yd reception (2 pt conversion Rodgers 21-21)

Lawrence Tynes 34 yd FG (NY 24-21)

Ryan Grant 31 yd reception (Rodgers GB 28-24)

under 1 min

Ahmad Bradshaw 17 yd run (NY 31-28)

MVP: Eli Manning 16-22 289 yds 2TD

AFC DIVISIONAL ROUND

Jan 15, 2012

Houston Texans (10-6) at Baltimore Ravens (12-4)

31 degrees

Balt -8

Balt 20 Hou 13

RAVENS 13 TEXANS 9

The Ravens have won 3 of the past 5 SBs and now will host Denver in the AFC Championship for a chance to continue their dynasty.

1st: Neil Rackers 31 yd FG (Hou 3-0)

2nd: Neil Rackers 41 yd FG (6-0)

3rd: Neil Rackers 36 yd FG (9-0)

Billy Cundiff 33 yd FG (9-3)

4th: Ray Rice 3 yd run (Balt 10-9)

Billy Cundiff 47 yd FG (13-9)

MVP: Terrell Suggs 2 sacks

AFC CHAMPIONSHIP

Jan 22, 2012

Denver Broncos at Baltimore Ravens

RAVENS 14 BRONCOS 13

The Ravens win their 4th AFC Championship in 6 years and head to SB46, looking for their 4th Super Bowl Championship.

1st: Matt Prater 44 yd FG (Den 3-0)

2nd: Anquan Boldin 29 yd reception (Flacco Balt 7-3)

3rd: Willis McGahee 38 yd run (Den 10-7)

Matt Prater 41 yd FG (13-7)

4th: Terrell Suggs 17 yd fumble return (14-13)

MVP: Terrell Suggs sack, forced fumble, recovered fumble TD

NFC CHAMPIONSHIP

Jan 22, 2012

New York Giants at New Orleans Saints

SAINTS 23 GIANTS 16

The New Orleans Saints win the NFC Championship and head to their first SB to face the 3 time SB Champion Ravens.

1st Lawrence Tynes 29 yd FG (NY 3-0)

Lawrence Tynes 37 yd FG (6-0)

2nd: Pierre Thomas 9 yd reception (Brees NO 7-6)

Lawrence Tynes 43 FG (NY 9-7)

Pierre Thomas 8 yd run (NO 14-9)

John Kasay 38 yd FG (17-9)

3rd: John Kasay 49 yd FG (20-9)

Ahmad Bradshaw 38 yd run (20-16)

4th: John Kasay 33 yd FG (23-16)

MVP: Darren Sproles 134 yds from scrimmage

SUPER BOWL XLVI

Feb 5, 2012

New Orleans Saints v. Baltimore Ravens

Indianapolis

RAVENS 23 SAINTS 17 (OT)

The Baltimore Ravens win their 4th Super Bowl in 6 years, Joe Flacco becomes a 3 time Super Bowl Champion and is headed for the Hall of Fame.

1st: Anquan Boldin 4 yd reception (Flacco Balt 7-0)

2nd: John Kasay 44 yd FG (7-3)

Mark Ingram 1 yd run (NO 10-7)

Billy Cundiff 47 FG (10-10)

3rd: Vonta Leach 4 yd reception (Flacco Balt 17-10)

4th: under 1 min..

Lance Moore 40 yd reception (Brees NO 17-17)

OT: Ladarius Webb 35 yd INT return (Brees 23-17)

MVP: Ladarius Webb, INT, TD

Super Bowl History

SB1: PACKERS 17 BILLS 10 MVP-J.Taylor QB-Starr HC-Lombardi

SB2: RAIDERS 28 COWBOYS 14 MVP-W.Wells QB-Lamonica HC-Rauch

SB3: CHIEFS 19 COLTS 16 MVP-R.Holmes QB-Dawson HC-Stram

SB4: COWBOYS 21 CHIEFS 13 MVP: L.Rentzel QB-Morton HC-Landry

SB5: VIKINGS 20 BENGALS 10 MVP: A.Page QB-Cuozzo HC-Grant

SB6: VIKINGS 27 CHIEFS 16 MVP G.Cuozzo QB-Cuozzo HC-Grant

SB7: STEELERS 20 COWBOYS 6 MVP J.Ham QB-Bradshaw HC-Noll

SB8: COWBOYS 33 BENGALS 27 (OT) MVP: C.Hill QB-Staubach HC-Landry

SB9: STEELERS 20 RAMS 10 MVP: L.McCutcheon QB-Bradshaw HC Noll

SB10: STEELERS 18 RAMS 0 MVP LC Greenwood QB-Bradshaw HC Noll

SB11: COWBOYS 33 PATRIOTS 7 MVP H.Martin QB-Staubach HC-Landry

SB12: COWBOYS 17 RAIDERS 10 MVP T.Dorsett QB-Staubach HC-Landry

SB13: COWBOYS 42 OILERS 21 MVP R.Staubach QB-Staubach HC Landry

SB14: STEELERS 24 EAGLES 7 MVP F.Harris QB-Bradshaw HC-Noll

SB15: FALCONS 24 RAIDERS 8 MVP:W.Andrews QB-Bartkowski HC-Bennett

SB16: 49ERS 39 BENGALS 19 MVP: J.Montana QB-Montana HC-Walsh

SB17: COWBOYS 30 CHARGERS 10 MVP: D.White QB-White HC-Landry

SB18: REDSKINS 30 DOLPHINS 29 MVP: J.Washington QB-Theismann HC-Gibbs

SB19: 49ERS 24 SEAHAWKS 6 MVP: R.Lott QB-Montana HC-Walsh

SB20: BEARS 51 RAIDERS 13 MVP: W.Payton QB-McMahon HC-Ditka

SB21: GIANTS 19 BRONCOS 6 MVP: J.Morris QB-Simms HC-Parcells

SB22: 49ERS 27 BROWNS 9 MVP: R.Craig QB-Montana HC-Walsh

SB23: 49ERS 24 BENGALS 10 MVP: C.Haley QB-Montana HC-Walsh

SB24: 49ERS 34 BILLS 14 MVP: J.Montana QB-Montana HC-Seifert

SB25: BILLS 17 BEARS 14 MVP: B.Smith QB-Kelly HC-Levy

SB26: BILLS 17 REDSKINS 13 MVP: G.Clark QB-Kelly HC-Levy

SB27: 49ERS 35 DOLPHINS 23 MVP: R.Watters QB-Young HC-Seifert

SB28: OILERS 24 COWBOYS 17 MVP: L.White QB-Moon HC-Pardee

SB29: STEELERS 20 COWBOYS 13 MVP: G.Lloyd QB-O'Donnell HC-Cowher

SB30: COWBOYS 37 CHIEFS 27 MVP: E.Smith QB-Aikman HC-Switzer

SB31: PACKERS 20 BRONCOS 13 MVP: R.White QB-Favre HC-Holmgren

SB32: 49ERS 16 PATRIOTS 10 MVP: D.Stubblefield QB-Young HC-Mariucci

SB33: VIKINGS 40 BRONCOS 37 MVP: R.Smith/T.Davis QB-Cunningham HC-Green

SB34: RAMS 28 JAGS 14 MVP: M.Faulk QB-Warner HC-Vermeil

SB35: TITANS 14 GIANTS 10 MVP: E.George QB-McNair HC-Fisher

SB36: RAMS 30 STEELERS 24 (OT) MVP: T.Holt QB-Warner HC-Martz

SB37: RAIDERS 17 BUCS 16 MVP: J.Rice QB-Gannon HC-Callahan

SB38: PATRIOTS 20 PACKERS 8 MVP: R.Harrison QB-Brady HC-Belichick

SB39: STEELERS 17 FALCONS 10 MVP: J.Porter QB-Roethlisberger HC-Cowher

SB40: SEAHAWKS 17 STEELERS 16 MVP: S.Alexander QB-Hasselbeck HC-Holmgren

SB41: RAVENS 21 BEARS 10 MVP: B.Scott QB-McNair HC-Billick

SB42: PATRIOTS 27 PACKERS 20 MVP: T.Brady QB-Brady HC-Belichick

SB43: RAVENS 21 CARDINALS 19 MVP: E.Reed QB-Flacco HC-Harbaugh

SB44: RAVENS 24 VIKINGS 17 MVP: J.Flacco QB-Flacco HC-Harbaugh

SB45: STEELERS 19 BEARS 14 MVP: L.Timmons QB-Roethlisberger HC-Tomlin

SB46: RAVENS 23 SAINTS 17 (OT) MVP: L.Webb QB-Flacco HC-Harbaugh

ALL SB Team (1-25)

QB-J Montana, R,Staubach - only two 4 time winners with an MVP

RB- T.Dorsett, F.Harris, R.Craig - multiple wins and an MVP, Franco, I think, is the top SB performer of the first 25 years

WR-J. Rice, D. Pearson, I think the only receivers with both multiple and TDs in multiple SBs

TE B.J Dupree,

DL: A.Page, LC Greenwood, H.Martin, B.Smith

LB: J.Ham, C.Haley

DB: R.Lott, all the defensive MVPs,

ALL SB Team (26-50)

QB: T.Brady, J.Flacco 2 wins, MVP

RB E.Smith, M.Faulk MVP, TDs in multiple SBs

WR - J.Taylor, T.Holt TDs in multiple SBs + multiple titles

TE-T.Heap

DL R.White, D.Stubblefield

LB - G.Lloyd, J.Porter, B.Scott L.Timmons

DB-R.Harrison, E.Reed, L.Webb

The 18 Best SB Performances

1. SB 17 (Dall) Danny White 16-22 309 yds 4 TDs

2. SB 20 (Chi) Walter Payton, 235 yds rushing, 3 TDs

3. SB27 (SF) Ricky Watters 234 yds rushing 3 TDs

4. SB13 (Dall) Roger Staubach 12-18 280 yards 3 TD

5. SB42 (NE) Tom Brady 17-23 278 yds 3 TDs.

6. SB 24 (SF) Joe Montana 17-23 253 yds 2 TD, TD rushing

7. SB 6 (Minn) Gary Cuozzo 16-25, 228 yds 3 TDs

8. SB 8 (Dall) Calvin Hill 207 yards from scrimmage, 3 TDs.

9. SB 30 (Dall) Emmitt Smith 138 yds 3 TDs

10. SB40 (Sea) Shaun Alexander 151 yds 2 TDs

11. SB14 (Pitt) Franco Harris 3 TDs

12. SB 18 (Wash) Joe Washington 3 TDs

13. SB 33 (Minn) Robert Smith, 3 TDs

14. SB 33 (Den) Terrell Davis 3 TDs

15. SB 19 (SF) Ronnie Lott, 2 INT, TD

16. SB 43 (Balt) Ed Reed INT, TD, sack

17. SB 25 (Buff) Bruce Smith 3 sacks

18. SB 11 (Dall) Harvey Martin 3 sacks

Simulated Super Bowl 45 (2010 Playoffs)

Thursday, September 11, 2025

2009

Actual Result: Green Bay Packers 31 Pittsburgh Steelers 25, Aaron Rodgers wins the Super Bowl.

Simulation: The Ravens have won 3 of the past 4 SBs, the first dynasty since the Niners, they won in the WC round and are two wins away from a shot at a threepeat.

NFC DIVISIONAL ROUND

Jan 15, 2001

Green Bay Packers (10-6) at Atlanta Falcons (13-3)

Atl -1.5

GB 48 Atl 21

PACKERS 27 FALCONS 20

As happened in the actual game, the Pack comes to Atlanta, knocks off the Falcons and heads to the NFC Championship.

2nd: Brandon Jackson 12 yd run (GB 7-0)

Roddy White 29 reception (Ryan 7-7)

Mason Crosby 43 yd FG (GB 10-7)

Matt Ryan 1 yd run (Atl 14-10)

3rd: Matt Bryant 33 yd FG (17-10)

John Kuhn 1 yd run (17-17)

4th: Greg Jennings 19 yd reception (Rodgers GB 24-17)

Mason Crosby 40 yd FG (27-17)

Matt Bryant 44 ydFG (27-20)

MVP: Aaron Rodgers 15-20 200 yds TD

AFC DIVISIONAL ROUND

Jan 15, 2011

Baltimore Ravens (12-4) at Pittsburgh Steelers (12-4)

36 degrees

Pitt -3

Pitt 31 Balt 24

STEELERS 24 RAVENS 23

No Threepeat for the Ravens, instead it's Pittsburgh heading to the AFC Championship, the 6 time Super Bowl Champs looking for a record tying #7.

1st: Ray Rice 12 yd reception (Flacco Balt 7-0)

Rashard Mendenhall 1 yd run (7-7)

2nd: Billy Cundiff 33 yd FG (Bal 10-7)

Donte Stallworth 14 yd reception (Flacco 17-7)

Mike Wallace 58 yd reception (Roethlisberger 17-14)

3rd: Billy Cundiff 49 yd FG (20-14)

Billy Cundiff 31 yd FG (23-14)

4th: Shaun Suisham 30 FG (23-17)

under 30 seconds

Antwaan Randle El 14 yd reception (Roethlisberger Pitt 24-23)

MVP: Mike Wallace 8 catches, 119 yds TD

AFC DIVISIONAL ROUND

Jan 16, 2011

NY Jets (11-5) at New England Patriots (14-2)

30 degrees

NE -9.5

NY 28 NE 21

JETS 24 PATRIOTS 17

As happened in the actual game, the Jets pull the huge upset to bounce the 14-2 Patriots from the playoffs. The Jets are now 1 game from their first SB appearance; they're off to Pittsburgh where the Steelers are looking for their 9th.

1st: Dustin Keller 14 yd reception (Sanchez NY 7-0)

Shonn Greene 8 yd run (14-0)

2nd: Nick Folk 55 yd FG (14-3)

3rd: Shayne Graham 49 yd FG (17-3)

Nick Folk 23 yd FG (17-6)

4th: Kevin Faulk 6 yd reception (Brady 2 pt conversion 17-14)

LaDainian Tomlinson 23 yd run (24-14)

Nick Folk 30 yd FG (24-17)

MVP: Shonn Greene 18 carries, 143 yds TD

NFC DIVISIONAL ROUND

Jan 16, 2011

Seattle Seahawks (7-9) at Chicago Bears (11-5)

24 degrees

Bears -10

Bears 35 Seahawks 24

BEARS 38 SEAHAWKS 28

The Bears lost the SB to Baltimore 4 years prior - they will host the Packers next week in the NFC Championship game.

1st: Devin Hester 49 yd reception (Cutler Chi 7-0)

Justin Forsett 33 yd run (7-7)

2nd: Robbie Gould 28 yd FG (Chi 10-7)

Leon Washington 101 yd kick return (Sea 14-10)

Jay Cutler 1 yd run (Chi 17-14)

Matt Forte 38 yd run (24-14)

3rd: Matt Forte 4 yd run (31-14)

Golden Tate 19 yd reception (Hasselbeck 31-21)

4th: Justin Forsett 22 yd reception (Hasselbeck 31-28)

Earl Bennett 30 yd reception (Cutler 38-28)

MVP: Jay Cutler 15-22 279 yds 2 TDs

NFC CHAMPIONSHIP

Jan 23, 2011

Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears

20 degrees

GB -3.5

GB 21 Chi 14

BEARS 20 PACKERS 16

The Chicago Bears win their 2nd NFC Championship in 4 years and will play in their 4th Super Bowl (1-2).

1st: Mason Crosby 41 yd FG (GB 3-0)

2nd: Robbie Gould 33 yd FG (3-3)

3rd: Robbie Gould 37 yd FG (Chi 6-3)

Mason Crosby 28 yd FG (6-6)

Mason Crosby 39 yd FG (GB 9-6)

4th: Matt Forte 5 yd run (Chi 13-9)

Andrew Quarless 38 yd reception (Rodgers GB 16-13)

under 2 min..

Devin Hester 29 yd reception (Cutler Chi 20-16)

MVP: Julius Peppers 2 sacks

AFC CHAMPIONSHIP

Jan 23, 2011

NY Jets at Pittsburgh Steelers

17 degrees

Steelers -4

Steelers 24 Jets 19

STEELERS 30 JETS 7

Once again, the Pittsburgh Steelers are AFC Champions, the first 5 times turned into SB wins, SB 7, 9, 10, 14, 29. They lost SB 36, won their 6th at SB 39 and lost SB40. Roethlisberger goes to his third SB.

1st: Rashard Mendenhall 12 yd run (Pitt 7-0)

2nd: Mike Wallace 23 yd run (14-0)

Dustin Keller 12 yd reception (Sanchez 14-7)

Scott Suisham 28 yd FG (17-7)

3rd: Scott Suisham 39 yd Fg (20-7)

Scott Suisham 33 yd FG (23-7)

4th: Rashad Mendenhall 2 yd run (30-7)

MVP: Mike Wallace 7 catches, 139 yds from scrimmage 2 TDs

SUPER BOWL XLV

Feb 6, 2011

Pittsburgh Steelers v. Chicago Bears

Dallas

STEELERS 19 BEARS 14

A record tying 7th Super Bowl Championship (Cowboys/Niners) for the Steelers, who have won SBs with 3 HCs (Noll, Cowher, Tomlin).

1st: Johnny Knox 6 yd reception (Cutler Chi 7-0)

2nd: Mike Wallace 22 yd reception (Roethlisberger 7-7)

Scott Suisham 29 yd FG (Pitt 10-7)

Scott Suisham 33 yd FG (13-7)

3rd: Scott Suisham 30 yd FG (16-7)

Scott Suisham 44 yd FG (19-7)

4th: Matt Forte 11 yd run (19-14)

MVP: Lawrence Timmons 12 tackles, sack, forced fumble