Tom Brady and the Buccaneers have made their case for the playoffs. After a slew of setbacks, the team clinching its division is nothing short of a miracle. However, Tampa Bay‘s regular season is not over since they have a Week 18 game. While Brady could sit out to keep himself healthy for the playoffs, his response clarifies his interest in starting and concluding the game.
The Buccaneers have sealed a hard-fought divisional championship win after they conquered the Panthers. However, the Atlanta Falcons are on their way to the regular-season finale. The Bucs could rest their key players and start Blaine Gabbert and others, but Tom Brady insists on playing out the Week 18 game.
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During his appearance at the Let’s Go! Podcast, Tom Brady said that he understands the concept when people call it meaningless, but he does not think like that. TB12 gave the fore prime reasons, saying, “I think that you could look at, okay, it’s not gonna matter per standing, but it matters because you’re a professional. It matters because it’s a performance. It matters because it’s your job. It matters because it’s football season and we’re paid to be football players and, you know, it’s all these decisions.”
Pretty thorough answer from Tom Brady on his @SIRIUSXM podcast about why he wants to play Sunday vs. Falcons even though Bucs’ playoff seeding is locked in: pic.twitter.com/iUplNFPVwq
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) January 3, 2023
While The Pharaoh does not decide, he expresses his desire to go out and play. The Buccaneers are 8-8 this season and have clinched the playoffs. But that does not solve their issues.
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Tom Brady is not the type to sit out games ahead of the playoffs. Except for his ACL tear and four games in 2018, the quarterback has not missed a game. He has remained and is willing to stay as the workhorse. He is a true athlete, and his dedication is impeccable.
TB12 shared words of power after Damar Hamlin’s horrific situation
The NFL was stunned after Damar Hamlin abruptly collapsed and had a cardiac arrest. It was a scary situation for not just the fans but also the athletes, who were in disbelief. Following Hamlin’s situation, Tom Brady said a few words of optimism.
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We’re praying for Damar and his family this morning in Tampa. Moments like this put into perspective what it means to play this game we love. Thankful for our communities in Cincinnati and Buffalo for the overwhelming level of care and support I know they’ll continue to provide.
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) January 3, 2023
Brady sent a tweet about how instances like this highlight what it implies to be a part of this game. Apart from the prayers, Tom Terrific made a generous donation to Hamlin’s fundraiser to buy Christmas presents for underprivileged kids.
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