It was a treat for NFL fans to see a close contest between 4 of the best NFL quarterbacks, with Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady winning the day on the golf course. The pair were the winners of the Capital One’s The Match event over NFL QBs Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen. While the event was an All-NFL affair, the golfing skills displayed by the players on occasions were pro.
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It marks the triumph of experience over youth in a hard-fought game that went down to the wire at the Wynn Golf Club. Amongst all the players present, Rodgers was most impressive and amazed the crowd with his golfing skills.
The Packers QB made the final putt for the birdie and won the game for the NFL veterans.
However, mid-way through the game, the young QB duo of Mahomes and Allen, who were in the lead by the 8th of a possible 12-hole. But Brady and his partner fought back in some style to set up a cracking finish by winning the 10th hole.
The victory for the veterans meant Brady ended his losing streak within the event while Rodgers maintained his undefeated streak.
NFL Twitter reacts to Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers sharing the spoils…for this time!
While they are teammates for this event and were victorious, the feeling will soon fade out as the new NFL season appears right around the corner. Both Brady and Rodgers have been divisive in the minds of many analysts over the years. While they do not possess a traditional heated rivalry, one could see mutual respect amongst them.
‘The Match’ gave NFL fans plenty of moments and the participants personal relief for all the players involved. After the closely contested game, Brady and Rodgers took to Twitter to share their jubilation and thoughts.
W! 🗣@AaronRodgers12 pic.twitter.com/QpyA7ay7Y7
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) June 2, 2022
9 iron. Putter. W. Great victory with the 🐐 @TomBrady #THEMATCH2022 @TaylorMadeGolf https://t.co/MNvmYlv8K4
— Aaron Rodgers (@AaronRodgers12) June 2, 2022
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen gave a brutally honest verdict about their game.
@PatrickMahomes is your back ok? 🤣
Not gonna lie, I was a garbage can today but we will be back 😁— Josh Allen (@JoshAllenQB) June 2, 2022
On the other hand, Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes was gunning for a rematch.
All love brother! We can run it back whenever! 💪🏽💪🏽 https://t.co/MSGQkVgEEy
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) June 2, 2022
Even the NFL franchises Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Green Bay Packers joined in on the fun.
Drawing up another W 😁#TheMatch pic.twitter.com/Q9iz5BUmZP
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) June 2, 2022
That's our QB! @AaronRodgers12 makes birdie on the final hole to win #TheMatch ⛳
📺 @BleacherReport pic.twitter.com/phSAfvAzmf
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) June 2, 2022
Even Brady’s Buccaneers teammate and WR Chris Godwin chimed in about the event.
We don't call him the 🐐 for nothing… and that goes for everything. See for yourself alongside @CapitalOne when @TomBrady and @AaronRodgers12 show 'em how it's done in #CapitalOnesTheMatch today 🏆 #CapitalOnePartner
— Chris Godwin (@CGtwelve_) June 1, 2022
The game event caught the attention of prominent NFL journalists like Cynthia Frelund.
AARON!!!!
Back-to-back #nfl MVP and now back-to-back Match MVPs #THEMATCH2022— cynthia frelund (@cfrelund) June 2, 2022
Even The Athletic’s Greg Auman gave fans an in-depth play-by-play analysis of the game.
Aaron Rodgers nails a birdie putt on 12 and he and Tom Brady get the win over Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen. It's Brady's first win in three tries on "The Match."
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) June 2, 2022
Finally, there was a Twitter fan reaction that might sum up golf enthusiasts’ feelings during and after the game.
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Summary of #TheMatch so far. #CapitalOnesTheMatch pic.twitter.com/lAPyf4GgN3
— Brett Ungashick (@BrettUngashick) June 2, 2022
While the game was enjoyable, the focus of all the QBs will soon shift toward the 2022 NFL campaign. Out there on the gridiron, it will be every QB for themselves during the regular season as they look to pave their path to winning the Super Bowl.
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