Brady takes home record 5th Super Bowl MVP award
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady was named the MVP of Super Bowl LV after a three-touchdown performance against the Kansas City Chiefs, claiming the award for a fifth time to extend his own record.
Brady threw for 201 yards on the Buccaneers' home field at Raymond James Stadium, going 21-of-29 passing without committing a turnover. He steered Tampa Bay to a 31-9 rout of the Chiefs, who were looking to repeat as champions after winning Super Bowl LIV.
MVPs during Brady's 7 Super Bowl wins
| Super Bowl | MVP |
|---|---|
| XXXVI | Tom Brady |
| XXXVIII | Tom Brady |
| XXXIX | Deion Branch |
| XLIX | Tom Brady |
| LI | Tom Brady |
| LIII | Julian Edelman |
| LV | Tom Brady |
Brady and the Buccaneers started slowly Sunday night, picking up just one first down over their first two possessions. They settled in after that, and Brady wound up throwing a first-quarter touchdown pass for the first time during his 10 trips to the Super Bowl.
The 43-year-old confirmed from the podium postgame that he'll return in 2021 to defend the championship rather than retire on top.
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