Today, Tom Brady and the Bucs beat Seattle Seahawks in the NFL’s international game in Germany. Notably, this was the Bucs’ second win in a row after a series of defeats. Their star quarterback Brady also showed his best and worst in the same game.
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During the third quarter, the Bucs drew a play for Brady and their running back Leonard Fournette, which could have been a brilliant play. However, they absolutely made a meal of it and the Seahawks intercepted the ball. Later NFL fans called out that play and posted some hilarious comments regarding Brady and the offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich.
NFL world makes fun of Tom Brady and the Bucs for their hilarious play
With 6.39 minutes left in the third quarter, the Bucs’ OC, Leftwich drew a play where RB Fournette had the ball in his hands and threw a pass to Brady, who was playing as a receiver. However, at the last moment, Brady slipped and the Seahawks‘ cornerback Tariq Woolen intercepted the ball. Even the commentators were laughing uncontrollably after this horrendous play. You can see the video below:
45-year old WR Tom Brady with 23-year old Tariq Woolen covering him and Leonard Fournette throwing.
I mean…. c'mon. 😂pic.twitter.com/AduLxO7PwG
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) November 13, 2022
The video of this play immediately got viral and fans started posting some hilarious comments. One fan called out the Bucs for trying a fade route:
Bro they got Tom Brady out here running fade routes? pic.twitter.com/BF5ZYMiZwW
— Mar 🪐 (@marxavier_) November 13, 2022
Another fan posted a hilarious WWE meme to describe that play.
Throwing a fade to a 45 year old Tom Brady pic.twitter.com/k1vow80gp2
— Dai (@VegetaBurner) November 13, 2022
Meanwhile, one Twitter user thought it was another Philly Special gone wrong.
LMAOOOOOO!!!!! Wasn't watching, is this ANOTHER failed Philly Special attempt?!?
Because if so, that shit is STILL haunting that man and GOOD. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 HAUNT HIS DREAMS AND NIGHTMARES!!!!! https://t.co/YALE8I5OYT
— Sim Guru Divarys Stormborn (@SimDivaBleu) November 13, 2022
One fan felt bad about Brady slipping before catching the ball.
Brady slipped man 😭
— 🍨 (@RunKuppRun) November 13, 2022
Another posted a hilarious comment.
Why would they test the goat😹
— Jamal🥷🏾 (@CobyINT) November 13, 2022
Meanwhile, many fans called out the Bucs’ OC Leftwich for drawing up this play; some of them even want him fired.
Calling this play should be a fireable offense.
Especially when you consider how well they were moving the ball down the field.
— GFL#13 (@GFL_13) November 13, 2022
One fan sarcastically called Leftwich a ‘mastermind’.
Byron Leftwhich is a play calling mastermind
— WindyV3 (@Windy_V3) November 13, 2022
One more fan called this one of the laziest draw-ups ever.
Laziest draw up ever. How can you sign off on actually using it? https://t.co/LGevuhYBb2
— Cam Marino (@MarinoNFL) November 13, 2022
On the other hand, a few fans thought this was a clever play and they could not execute it properly.
ngl it was a good idea no one was on him last time. but obviously they were ready pre snap so idk why lenny forced it
— AJT (@AJTNYG) November 13, 2022
One fan hilariously posted about wanting to see a presentation for this play.
They’d have to use a slideshow presentation to explain to me how and why this play was called https://t.co/wKmlAwxFDN
— Vendrick (@LaVendrickS) November 13, 2022
One particular fan thought the NFL was trying its best to showcase the best players in front of the German people.
The NFL showcasing its product in Germany by highlighting its most legendary stars:https://t.co/aiAK08ZkJD
— Joe Reid (@joereid) November 13, 2022
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Despite this hilarious play, the Bucs played a good match, especially in the first half. Especially Tom Brady, who threw 258 yards for 2 touchdowns. He also completed 22 of 29 passes and made one interception, which was his first after a while.
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With this win, the Bucs are now 5-5 this season in terms of win-loss record. Moreover, they are still maintaining their top spot in the NFC South division despite losing five games out of 10. However, this win will give the Bucs a massive boost for the playoff race, as they are still hopeful of making it.
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