Steve Young
The quarterback who set the NFL's single-season passer rating record and threw six touchdown passes in a Super Bowl victory.
Steve Young had his best NFL season in 1994, winning his second MVP award. He set what was, at the time, the NFL record for highest passer rating in a season – 112.8. Cold Hard Football Facts states that Young's 1994 season is the greatest passing season in NFL history, surpassing Joe Montana's 1989 season. Young was named Super Bowl XXIX MVP after throwing a record six touchdown passes.
Quick Facts
- Role
- Quarterback
- Affiliation
- San Francisco 49ers
- Super bowl mvp
- XXIX (1995)
Lore & Background
Young's 1994 season was defined by resilience. In Week 14, Young led the 49ers to a 27–21 victory in Detroit. The team was already riding a 10-game winning streak that began in Week 5, and this win kept their momentum rolling.
Reader's Guide
Steve Young's 1994 season is a masterclass in quarterback resilience and efficiency. After a rocky start that included a 40–8 loss to the Eagles and a sideline confrontation with head coach George Seifert, Young rallied the team to 10 consecutive wins. His passer rating of 112.8 set an NFL record at the time. In Super Bowl XXIX, Young threw a record six touchdown passes and was named the game's MVP. The 49ers defeated the San Diego Chargers 49–26, making San Francisco the first team to win five Super Bowls. As of the 2025 NFL season, this is the last Super Bowl the 49ers have won.
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