Deion Sanders
RetiredBaltimore Ravens · CB
Deion Sanders recorded 184 indexed regular-season NFL appearances across 14 rostered seasons with BLT, Baltimore Ravens, Washington Commanders, Dallas Cowboys, San Francisco 49ers, Atlanta Falcons.
0.6
tackles/gm
12
playoff games
14
indexed seasons
184
career games
Five defining games
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A researched consensus introduction to Deion Sanders's defining games.
Editorial methodology and sources
Cross-checked Sanders's Hall of Fame record, championship histories, return and interception records, and verified archive appearances. The selections span both Super Bowl teams, the NFC title that changed the 1990s rivalry, his immediate two-interception comeback with Baltimore, and an Atlanta game that captures his takeaways before his title years.
- #1. Sanders intercepted Stan Humphries in Super Bowl XXIX and erased his side of the field, completing a Defensive Player of the Year season with a championship. Pro Football Hall of Fame: Deion Sanders
- #2. Sanders intercepted Troy Aikman as San Francisco finally defeated Dallas in the NFC Championship Game, the rivalry result his arrival was designed to change. Pro Football Hall of Fame: Deion Sanders
- #3. Sanders played both cornerback and wide receiver in Super Bowl XXX, catching a 47-yard pass as Dallas secured his second title in consecutive seasons. Pro Football Hall of Fame: Deion Sanders
- #4. After three years away from football, Sanders intercepted two passes and returned one for a touchdown in Baltimore's 20–6 victory over Buffalo. Pro Football Hall of Fame: Deion Sanders
- #5. Sanders intercepted two passes and returned them 41 yards against the Rams, representing the ball-hawking Atlanta prime that preceded his championship moves. Pro Football Hall of Fame: Deion Sanders
Reviewed through 2026-08-11
Super Bowl
XXIXLOS ANGELESCHARGERS
SAN FRANCISCO49ERS
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JAN 29, 1995
Los Angeles Chargers vs San Francisco 49ers
Super Bowl XXIX · Jan 29, 1995
0 tackles · 0 sacks · 1 INT
Conference Championship
1994DALLASCOWBOYS
SAN FRANCISCO49ERS
Score hidden
JAN 15, 1995
Dallas Cowboys vs San Francisco 49ers
Conference Championship · Jan 15, 1995
0 tackles · 0 sacks · 1 INT
Super Bowl
XXXDALLASCOWBOYS
PITTSBURGHSTEELERS
Score hidden
JAN 28, 1996
Dallas Cowboys vs Pittsburgh Steelers
Super Bowl XXX · Jan 28, 1996
0 tackles · 0 sacks · 0 INT
Single-game peaks
Career highs
Position-relevant single-game records from Deion Sanders's indexed NFL box scores.
Career high: 7 total tackles
Regular Season
1999DALLASCOWBOYS
MINNESOTAVIKINGS
Score hidden
NOV 8, 1999
Dallas Cowboys vs Minnesota Vikings
Regular Season · Nov 8, 1999
7 tackles · 0 sacks · 0 INT
Career highs: 2 interceptions · 2 passes defended
Regular Season
2004BUFFALOBILLS
BALTIMORERAVENS
Score hidden
OCT 24, 2004
Buffalo Bills vs Baltimore Ravens
Regular Season · Oct 24, 2004
2 tackles · 0 sacks · 2 INT
Career high: 1 forced fumble
Regular Season
2000WASHINGTONCOMMANDERS
ST. LOUISRAMS
Score hidden
NOV 20, 2000
Washington Commanders vs St. Louis Rams
Regular Season · Nov 20, 2000
2 tackles · 0 sacks · 0 INT
Career high: 93 interception return yards
Regular Season
1994SAN FRANCISCO49ERS
ATLANTAFALCONS
Score hidden
OCT 16, 1994
San Francisco 49ers vs Atlanta Falcons
Regular Season · Oct 16, 1994