Super Bowl XLVIII Bonuses: What Players Earn for the Big Game in 2014

Players who make it to the Super Bowl can expect a super-sized paycheck. The winning players—either the Denver Broncos or Seattle Seahawks—in Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium on Feb. 2, 2014, will each receive a massive bonus to the tune of $92,000, while each member of the losing team will earn $49,000. That sort of money can buy a lot of great men's gear. But how does that compare to Super Bowls of the past? Here's a look at the winners' and losers' share from every Super Bowl.

Super Bowl XLVII Bonuses: What Players Earn at the Big Game

Players who make it to the Super Bowl can expect a super-sized paycheck. The winning players—either the San Francisco 49ers or Baltimore Ravens—in Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans on Feb. 3, 2013, will each receive a massive bonus to the tune of $88,000, while each member of the losing team will earn $44,000. How does that compare to Super Bowls of the past? Here's a look at the winners' and losers' share from every Super Bowl.

Ferris Bueller Super Bowl Commercial is Awesome (VIDEO)

Ferris Bueller's Super Bowl commercial is finally here and we've got an early look at the extended version for you. Billed as "Matthew's Day Off" because it's not officially "Ferris," but rather Matthew Broderick who's taking the day off in his Honda CR-V, we have to say it should be the top Super Bowl ad this Sunday. Ferris fans will enjoy, or desperately wish it would have been a movie instead of a Super Bowl ad.

Super Bowl Bonuses: What Players Earn at the Big Game

Players who make it to the Super Bowl can expect a super paycheck. The winning players—either the Patriots or Giants—in Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis on Feb. 5, 2012, will each receive a super-size bonus to the tune of $88,000, while each member of the losing team will earn $44,000. How does that compare to Super Bowls of the past? Here's a look at the winners' and losers' share from every Super Bowl.

7 Super Bowl Programs We Can't Believe Exist

Ah, the Super Bowl. It's the biggest game of the year and deserves to have a program cover worthy of its sheer awesomeness, right? Uh, apparently not.

Check out 7 actual Super Bowl program covers that we can't believe exist. (Click images to enlarge)

Hey, let's hire that air-brush artist who painted my buddy's van.

Follow me here, we'll have this dude in armor and tights admiring this seashell. Then we'll surround him with birds and an alligator.

Super Bowl Paychecks: What the Players Earn (THEN & NOW)

Sure, it's football's biggest game of the year, but you won't believe just how much cash each player earns (not including their normal salary) for this one, 60-minute game.

Here it is: The winning players in Super Bowl XLIV in Miami, Fla., on Feb. 7, 2010, will each receive a super-size paycheck to the tune of $83,000, while each member of the losing team will earn $42,000. How does that compare to Super Bowls of the past? Here's a look at the winners' and losers' share from every Super Bowl.

Super Bowl Date Winner (Share) Loser (Share)
XLIII 2-1-09 Pittsburgh ($78,000) Arizona ($40,000)
XLII 2-3-08 N.Y. Giants ($78,000) New England ($40,000)