Tom Brady Super Bowl Losses Overview
Tom Brady lost five Super Bowl games across three franchises, with his most recent loss coming in Super Bowl LV when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers fell to the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs, led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, won Super Bowl LV 31-9 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, marking the first time Brady lost a Super Bowl as a starting quarterback. This result moved Brady’s career Super Bowl record to 7-5, with all five defeats occurring against eventual champions who went on to secure the Lombardi Trophy that season. Forbes
Brady’s Super Bowl losses came against four different head coaches, including Andy Reid, who defeated Brady twice in Super Bowl LV and Super Bowl LVII, and Bill Belichick, who beat Brady in Super Bowl XLII and Super Bowl XLVI while coaching the New England Patriots. Each loss featured a distinct game plan by the opposing offense, with Kansas City and the Philadelphia Eagles exploiting matchup weaknesses in Brady’s final years with Tampa Bay. ESPN
Teams and Quarterbacks Who Beat Tom Brady
Super Bowl XLII: New York Giants
The New York Giants, led by quarterback Eli Manning and head coach Tom Coughlin, defeated Brady and the Patriots 17-14 in Super Bowl XLII at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Giants’ defense forced key turnovers, including a famous late interception by linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka, to snap the Patriots’ undefeated 2007 season and hand Brady his first career Super Bowl loss. NFL.com
Super Bowl XLVI: New York Giants
Manning and the Giants again defeated Brady in Super Bowl XLVI, winning 21-17 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, behind a strong defensive performance and clutch fourth-quarter drives. The Giants became the first team to beat Brady in multiple Super Bowls, with their offense controlling the clock and limiting New England’s red-zone efficiency in both contests. Sports Reference
Recent Super Bowl Defeats Against Kansas City and Philadelphia
Super Bowl LV: Kansas City Chiefs
Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs defeated Brady and the Buccaneers 31-9 in Super Bowl LV, using a dominant second-half surge and a physical defensive scheme to limit Tampa Bay’s passing attack. The Chiefs’ offense, built around Mahomes’ mobility and Travis Kelce’s receiving, outscored Tampa Bay 21-3 in the second half to claim their second Super Bowl title in three seasons. NFL.com
Super Bowl LVII: Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles, led by quarterback Jalen Hurts and head coach Nick Sirianni, defeated the Buccaneers 38-35 in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, in a high-scoring shootout. Brady’s final Super Bowl appearance ended in defeat as the Eagles’ offense and defense combined for 63 points, with Philadelphia overcoming a 1