
17. Kurt Warner
It wasn’t supposed to be this way. The Rams were back in the Super Bowl for the second time in three seasons. Meanwhile, their 14-2 record was an NFL best, and their quarterback Warner was outstanding. It seemed impossible that they would lose the showpiece event. Their opponents in New Orleans were the Patriots. After establishing a solid 11-5 record, not many people fancied them to win. They also had a first-season starter by the name of Tom Brady.

The sixth-rounder had a brilliant game and won Super Bowl MVP honors. In short, the Patriots stopped ‘The Greatest Show on Earth’ and won the game. It came down to the wire as the Patriots scored from the final play. Adam Vinatieri kicked the game-winning field goal as time expired. This was a great victory for New England but one of the most painful defeats of Warner’s career.