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San Francisco 49ers: Ranking 5 best individual Super Bowl performances in franchise history

By Florito Maniego

28 Jan 1990: The San Francisco 49ers celebrate during Super Bowl XXIV against the Denver Broncos at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The 49ers won the game, 55-10. Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart /Allsport
28 Jan 1990: The San Francisco 49ers celebrate during Super Bowl XXIV against the Denver Broncos at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The 49ers won the game, 55-10. Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart /Allsport /
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SAN FRANCISCO – SEPTEMBER 20: Jerry Rice of the San Francisco 49ers waves to the crowd during a pregame ceremony before their game against the New Orleans Saints at Candlestick Park on September 20, 2010 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO – SEPTEMBER 20: Jerry Rice of the San Francisco 49ers waves to the crowd during a pregame ceremony before their game against the New Orleans Saints at Candlestick Park on September 20, 2010 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

No. 1: Jerry Rice (Super Bowl XXIII)

While it’s difficult to top Young’s outstanding game during Super Bowl XXIX, Rice’s Super Bowl XXIII performance was arguably the most special.

San Francisco was down by three against the Cincinnati Bengals, until Montana orchestrated the infamous drive that earned the 49ers their third Super Bowl victory. Rice helped San Francisco reach the end zone in the final minutes of the game, which was concluded with a touchdown by wide receiver John Taylor.

Rice’s performance during Super Bowl XXIII was unheard of. The Hall of Famer accumulated 215 yards and scored one touchdown for the 49ers.

Rice still holds the record for most receiving yards in a Super Bowl, and breaking it could take a long time.

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As one of the greatest receivers to ever play football, Rice kept a high standard for himself to perform at an immense level every single game. Especially when it matters the most, such as the Super Bowl, Rice knows how to ignite himself to play the best way he could.