The Los Angeles Rams quarterback James "Jimmy G" Garoppolo was born on November 2, 1991. The New England Patriots selected him with the 62nd pick in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He was on two Super Bowl-winning teams in 2014 and 2016, but he spent his first four seasons as Tom Brady's backup. Moving on, he was traded to the San Francisco 49ers before the end of the 2017 season, and he had his best season there, leading the team to the top conference seed and an appearance in Super Bowl LIV.
However, Garoppolo was injured while in San Francisco and missed most of the 2018 and 2020 seasons. After another season-ending injury in 2022, he spent a year with the Las Vegas Raiders before joining the Los Angeles Rams in March 2024.
How many Super Bowls has Jimmy Garoppolo won?
Jimmy Garoppolo has won two Super Bowls with the New England Patriots in the 2014 and 2016 seasons. However, he did not play in both, as he was then Tom Brady’s backup. Then, as the team's quarterback, Brady led the Patriots to two Super Bowl championships. Though Garoppolo didn’t play, he was credited with helping to get the defense ready for Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson.
Jimmy Garoppolo Super Bowl's wins and losses
Jimmy Garoppolo has a Super Bowl record of 2-1; however, he only appeared in one, which he lost. During his time with the San Francisco 49ers, he appeared in the Super Bowl in the 2019 season, which they lost 31-20. He completed 20 of 31 passes for 219 yards, a touchdown, and two interceptions. With seven minutes left in the game, the 49ers had a 10-point lead, but the Chiefs won with 21 points in five minutes.
What is Jimmy Garoppolo's Super Bowl record?
Garoppolo’s Super Bowl win-loss record is as follows:
| Year | Date | Age | Team | Opponent | Result | GS | Cmp | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | Int | Rate | Sk | Yds | Y/A | AY/A | Att | Yds | Y/A | TD | Off. Snaps | Def. Snaps | ST Snaps | Status |
| 2014 | 2015-02-01 | NWE | SEA | W 28-24 | Did Not Play | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016 | 2017-02-05 | NWE | ATL | W 34-28 | Did Not Play | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2020-02-02 | 28.092 | SFO | KAN | L 20-31 | * | 20 | 31 | 64.52 | 219 | 1 | 2 | 69.2 | 1 | 9 | 7.06 | 4.81 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 58 | 0 | 0 | |
What Super Bowls did Jimmy Garoppolo play in?
Jimmy Garoppolo played in the Super Bowl LIV in the 2019 season with the San Francisco 49ers, which he lost against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Jimmy Garoppolo’s playoff appearances
According to Statmuse, Jimmy Garoppolo has advanced to seven postseason games with a passing rating of 74.1, 962 yards, four touchdowns, and six interceptions as of December 2024. In the 2014 season, he made his debut with the New England Patriots, who defeated the Indianapolis Colts 45-7. In 2019, he played in his second postseason game with the San Francisco 49ers, who won the divisional round 27-10 over the Minnesota Vikings.
Furthermore, the 49ers advanced to Super Bowl LIV by defeating the Green Bay Packers 37-20 in the NFC Championship. They were defeated 31-20 by the Kansas City Chiefs. In 2021, Garoppolo helped the 49ers defeat the Dallas Cowboys 23-17 in the wildcard round and the Green Bay Packers 13-10 in the divisional round. But their 20-17 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship marked the end of their season. (via Pro Football Reference)
FAQs on Jimmy Garoppolo
A. Jimmy Garoppolo has won two Super Bowl championships (XLIX and LI) with the New England Patriots.
A. Jimmy Garoppolo attended Eastern Illinois University from 2010 to 2013.
A. Jimmy Garoppolo is 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 225 pounds.
A. Jimmy Garoppolo's career passer rating is 97.6, as of week 8 of the 2024 season.
A. Jimmy Garoppolo has thrown 94 passing touchdowns as of week 8 of the 2024 season.
