The best single-game QB performances in NFL history

Young's Super Bowl XXIX MVP performance has to be considered the greatest game ever by a quarterback, given the stakes. He came out from under Joe Montana's shadow to complete 24 of 36 passes for 325 yards and six touchdowns in the 49-26 win by the 49ers. Young added five rushes for 49 yards.

Vick made a comeback with the Eagles after missing two full seasons while serving a prison sentence for dog fighting. Head coach Andy Reid was able to help revitalize the playmaker's career, particularly in Vick's 2010 Pro Bowl season. His best game came on Nov. 15, when he completed 20 of 28 passes for 333 yards and four scores and also had eight rush attempts for 80 yards and two rushing touchdowns. Philadelphia defeated Washington, 59-28, in the game.

Rypien and the high-powered Washington offense blew out Atlanta 56-17, with the quarterback leading the way. He threw for 442 yards and six touchdowns, adding one more score on the ground.

The Packers defense had no answer for Kaepernick in the NFC divisional round, as the 49ers won, 45-31. Kaepernick was effective as a passer, throwing for 263 yards and two touchdowns, but he was even better as a rusher. He had 16 rush attempts for 181 yards and two rushing touchdowns.

Manning started his second season in Denver with a bang. The Broncos blew out Baltimore, 49-27, at Mile High as Manning was 27-of-42 with 462 yards and threw a record seven touchdown passes.

Rodgers had no trouble with the Broncos defense in an early October home game, completing 29 of 38 passes for 408 yards and four touchdowns. He also added two rushing touchdowns in the Packers 49-23 victory.

Before Foles was winning Super Bowl MVPs, he had stretches of productivity under Chip Kelly in Philadelphia. His best game came in 2013, when he was 22-of-28 for 406 yards and seven touchdowns in a 49-20 win at Oakland.

Big Ben was busy against the Colts on this day. He completed 40 of 49 passes for 522 yards and six touchdowns in a 51-34 win. On the other side, Andrew Luck threw for 400 yards and three touchdowns.

Fans in attendance got their money's worth when the Saints defeated the Giants, 52-49. Brees was 39-of-50 for 505 yards and seven touchdowns. Eli Manning also had a nice day, throwing for 350 yards and six touchdowns.

The dynamic Cunningham had a great day with his arm and legs in a 48-20 win for the Eagles over New England. He was 15-of-24 for 240 yards and four scores as a passer, adding eight rush attempts for 124 yards and one score.

The Lions dominated the Bears behind Hipple's heroics in a 48-17 win. He completed 14 of 25 passes for 336 yards and four touchdowns, also rushing for two scores.

Namath had his best statistical game of his career in 1972, as the Jets won at Baltimore, 44-34. He completed 15 of 28 passes for 496 yards and six touchdowns.

Atlanta punched its ticket to the Super Bowl after a dominant performance by Ryan in the NFC championship vs. Green Bay. The MVP led the Falcons offense by completing 27 of 38 passes for 392 yards and four touchdowns, also adding one rushing touchdown in the 44-21 win.

Carolina edged the Giants 38-35 with the help of Newton's big day. He was 25-of-45 for 340 yards and five scores, adding eight rushes for 100 yards. The Panthers extended their record to 14-0 with the win.

Arizona was no match for the 49ers and Garcia on this day. He threw for 252 yards and four scores, adding two more touchdowns on the ground in a 50-14 win.

Young's amazing career performances weren't only reserved for the Super Bowl. He led the 49ers to a 34-31 win over the Colts, completing 33 of 51 passes for 331 yards and two scores while adding eight carries for 60 yards and two touchdowns.

The Packers rested their starters in Week 17 of the 2011 season, giving Flynn an opportunity to shine vs. Detroit. He did just that, completing 31 of 44 passes for 480 yards and six touchdowns in a 45-41 win. The single performance resulted in Seattle signing Flynn to a three-year, $20.5 million contract to be its starter, only to be beat out by third-round rookie Russell Wilson in the following preseason.

Kenney helped the Chiefs score 48 points, but it wasn't enough in a 51-48 loss at Seattle. He threw for 311 yards and four touchdowns, adding two more touchdowns as a ball carrier in the overtime defeat.

Romo went toe-to-toe with Peyton Manning in an epic 51-48 loss at Denver. He completed 25 of 36 attempts for 506 yards and five touchdowns.

Fans of offense would say it was one of the best regular-season games ever played, as the high-powered Chiefs faced the Rams at the L.A. Coliseum. Mahomes completed 33 of 46 passes for 478 yards with six touchdowns and three picks in a 54-51 loss to the Rams on "Monday Night Football."

Green came off the bench to play well for Washington in 1998, including a huge performance vs. Arizona. The team lost, 45-42, but Green was still 30-of-49 for 382 yards and four touchdowns, adding one rushing touchdown.

Minnesota went on the road to edge New Orleans 32-31, with Culpepper having a big day as a passer and runner. He was 26-of-36 for 312 yards and two scores, adding seven rush attempts for 73 yards and two touchdowns.

Volek came off the bench to start eight games for the Titans in 2004. His biggest game came in December when he completed 40 of 60 passes for 492 yards and four touchdowns, also adding one rushing touchdown. Tennessee still lost to Oakland, 40-35.

McCown came on strong late in the 2013 season for the Bears. He helped lead them to a 45-28 win over Dallas in December, completing 27 of 36 passes for 348 yards and four scores and adding one rushing touchdown.

Montana had many great games during his Hall of Fame career, but his performance at Atlanta in 1990 stands out. He completed 32 of 49 passes for 476 yards and six touchdowns in San Francisco's 45-35 win.

A 25-year-old Esiason helped the Bengals blow out the Jets, 52-21, in 1986. He completed 23 of 30 passes for 425 yards and five touchdowns.