The three turnovers played the role of catalyst for the Steelers’ loss, leading directly to 21 points for the Packers. This stat shows the importance of the turnover battle: teams with a positive turnover differential are 33-3 all-time in the Super Bowl. The Packers were +3 against the Steelers and +6 during the 2010 playoffs.
The credit goes to the Steelers for nearly winning a Super Bowl despite those three turnovers. By gaining momentum with a touchdown late in the first half and striking again early during the third quarter, they made a game of it. The Packers failed to convert a third-down attempt (0-for-4) in the third quarter and had one first down before regaining the momentum late.
The man on the look out Mike McCarthy improved to 5-2 in the playoffs and joins Vince Lombardi and Mike Holmgren as coaches to win Super Bowl with the Packers.
This guy Aaron Rodgers didn’t have an epic performance, but he continued a solid run since missing a game in Week 15 against the Patriots due to a concussion. Rogers had 1,094 passing yards during the 2010 playoffs, the second-most in a single postseason in NFL history (behind only Kurt Warner’s 1,147 passing yards in 2008). Rodgers’ nine passing TDs are tied for third-most in a single postseason in NFL history. Rodgers was at his best on his final drive of the game, completing 5 of 6 passes, including a 31-yard strike to Greg Jennings on thirdand-10.
The ever energetic Charles Woodson is the fourth player to win a Heisman Trophy, college national title and a Super Bowl.
A classic style of Jordy Nelson who had an MVP-type performance. Nelson tied a franchise playoff record with nine receptions, and his 140 receiving yards are the fourth-most in franchise history. Nelson and Jennings each had 21 receptions during the 2010 playoffs, a new franchise record.
Holding his 37-yard INT return for a TD, Nick Collins is the second player in franchise history with INT return TD in Super Bowl. He joins Herb Adderley, who had a 60-yard INT return TD vs. the Raiders in Super Bowl II.
The Steelers extended their streak to 17 consecutive playoff games without allowing a 100-yard rusher (tied with Redskins for longest active streak in NFL). The Packers bothered to run the ball 13 times, which tied a Super Bowl record for fewest attempts.
The experience and production of Hines Ward: He now has 88 receptions, 1,181 yards and 10 TDs in his playoff career, all ranking in the top five in NFL playoff history. He has 17 consecutive playoff games with a reception.
postseason sacks ties Charles Haley for fourth all-time.
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