ATLANTA, GA — When the confetti finally settled inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium, it wasn’t a quarterback or a flashy wideout taking center stage — it was Houston Texans running back Glenn Wimbley, whose punishing ground attack powered the team to a dramatic 38-36 win over the Chicago Bears and secured Houston’s historic third straight championship. With 200 rushing yards, two touchdowns, and countless clutch runs, Wimbley was named Super Bowl XXXII MVP.
“I wasn’t thinking about awards. I just knew we needed to win,” Wimbley said postgame, still gripping the game ball. “The O-line gave me lanes, and I ran like my life depended on it.”
Wimbley’s performance was a clinic in power running. On just 22 carries, he averaged over 9 yards per attempt, routinely breaking tackles and flipping field position. His 63-yard touchdown run in the first quarter ignited the Texans after an early deficit and helped swing momentum back in their favor.
“He ran angry. That’s Wim,” said head coach Sean Nguyen, moments after lifting the Lombardi Trophy. “You could feel it — every time he touched the ball, something big was about to happen.”
Wimbley totaled 9 broken tackles and 84 yards after contact, routinely dragging defenders for extra yards. His ability to punish the Bears defense opened up passing lanes for quarterback C.J. Stroud, who also threw for over 300 yards in the win. But Wimbley’s relentless ground attack was the key to Houston’s balanced and explosive offense.
“To be the MVP on this stage — I’m just grateful,” Wimbley said. “But we’re champions. That’s what matters.”
In a game filled with offensive fireworks, it was Glenn Wimbley’s legs — and heart — that carried the Texans across the finish line. And into history.
