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‘No, Tom, no!’: Brady throws his first red zone interception in FOUR YEARS to compound horrible start to do-or-die playoff game against Cowboys … leaving fans and analysts in disbelief
Tom Brady left fans and analysts alike in disbelief after throwing a very rare red zone interception in the Buccaneers’ do-or-die playoff clash against the Cowboys.
Normally so reliable, the 45-year-old showed a chink in his armor on the first play of the second quarter, finding Jayron Kearse in the end zone instead of his own receiver.
It was the first time in Bucs colors that Brady made that mistake, with his last interception in the red zone four years ago while with the New England Patriots.
Tom Brady shocked the NFL world by throwing his first red zone interception since 2019
Jayron Kearse picked up the ball in the end zone to leave Brady looking frustrated
Cowboys celebrate after making the most of Brady’s terrible shot to the end zone
That previous mistake was in the 2019 AFC Championship game, which the Pats won 37-31 against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Monday’s mistake compounded a terrible first half for Tampa Bay, which entered the locker room down 18-0 and on the verge of an embarrassing exit in its first playoff game of the year.
Brady’s career is in doubt as he approaches 46, having previously retired once before deciding to return.
However, he has since insisted that another retirement would be his last and that he would hang up his shoes forever.
Brady hadn’t thrown a red zone interception since he played for the Patriots (up in 2019)
It’s been a rough year for Brady, who was involved in a high-profile divorce from Gisele.
Peyton Manning was among the analysts who couldn’t believe Brady’s rare end zone error.
The red zone interception stunned ESPN analysts, including Eli and Peyton Manning, and Deion Sanders.
Watching the action on the Manningcast, the trio couldn’t believe their eyes, with Peyton saying ‘No, no, Tom, no’ before Sanders added, ‘You’ve got a three, don’t give away the three.’
On social media, fans were in a similar state of shock, with one noting that Brady’s receivers “looked lost.”
Another added: “Brady is not cut out for bright lights.”
It’s been a rough year for the quarterback, who has been embroiled in drama off the field, including a very public divorce from wife Gisele Bundchen.