
7. Tom Brady vs. Seattle Seahawks
The first of two Brady installments, this just goes to show how influential he is. The indefatigable Patriots quarterback delivered a show for the ages in a stellar comeback against the Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX. With the Patriots facing a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit, the game seemed out of reach. But love or hate them, you can never count them out.

Brady recovered from two earlier interceptions to stifle the Seattle defense. He completed 14 of 16 passes for 130 yards and two touchdowns. The Patriots finally won the game 28-24 after their late rally. Without Brady would they have been able to achieve the same result? Unlikely.