In the NFL books, few partnerships have been as iconic as that of Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski during their time. With Brady’s leadership and Gronkowski’s unmatched prowess on the field, the duo left an indelible mark on the sport. Brady, renowned for his exceptional skills, led the Patriots to one of the most promising NFL teams before eventually calling time on his illustrious career.

In the midst of preparation for the upcoming NFL season, the NFL fraternity got an opportunity to witness the throwback matchup between Peyton Manning and Tom Brady. The two former quarterbacks walked the NFL fans through their thought processes during the do-or-die match between their former franchises Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots.

Peyton Manning winning against Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski

In the recent Youtube video uploaded by Omaha Productions, the video features a series of games spanning Manning and Brady’s careers. However, the thrilling 2015 AFC championship match between Broncos and the Patriots caught much-needed attention where Manning dominated the iconic Brady-Gronkowski duo.

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The game was a must-win to qualify for Super Bowl 50. In the nail-biting game, the Patriots were short of a touchdown in the two-point conversion with 17 seconds to go. And before the winning moment would unravel, Manning shared, “I played in Indianapolis and the cameras caught me even thinking, I don’t think you should pray for an outcome of a game, although you know I just prayed Tom maybe not win just one more championship, let me have one shot so in Denver I was playing under my breath.”

Following this, Brady threw the ball which didn’t lead to the touchdown but for the interception. However, Brady showed his disappointment by sharing that Rob Gronkowski was waving to signal Brady to pass the ball to him, but he was unable to catch his attention. 

The golden era for the Patriots

Tom Brady’s excellence on the field led the team to an impressive six Super Bowl championships. His chemistry with Coach Bill Belichick was unparalleled, resulting in a dynasty that dominated the NFL for years. Brady served the Patriots till 2019 and post that he made a move to serve the Tampa Bay Buccaneers till 2022. After serving Buccaneers for 3 years, Brady announced his retirement from the NFL in the early phase of 2023. 

Moreover, since Brady’s departure, the Patriots have struggled to replicate their golden era of success. But with a new season comes new hope, the Patriots starting quarterback Mac Jones is handling the quarterback facet of the team. With the upcoming NFL season just six days away, fans wonder if the Patriots can rise to their former glory. As the anticipation builds, all eyes are on New England Patriots.

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