Tom Brady and his Tampa Bay Buccaneers team finally struck back by sealing a dramatic comeback win over the Los Angeles Rams Sunday night in Florida.
The entire team has been under pressure this season due to underperforming and ultimately miserable results.
But tonight Brady, who last week confirmed his divorce from supermodel wife Gisele Bundchen, led a sensational 16-13 win over the defending Super Bowl champion.
Not only was he the first quarterback in NFL history to throw for 100,000 yards, counting playoff games, he also led a last-minute drive to end the Bucs’ three-game losing streak.
He didn’t hold back his excitement at the win as he headed into his post-match press conference and after slamming his hands on the table, he said: “That was great.
“That was damn awesome.”
Tom Brady and his Tampa Bay Buccaneers team finally came back with a win Sunday night
Brady beamed as he attended his post-game press conference after leading the Bucs to victory
It looked like Brady and co. would suffer defeat again when Scotty Miller dropped a game-winning touchdown late.
But Brady, who has had to deal with both on-field and off-field problems this season, spearheaded his 55th successful career to turn the game around. No. 55 is the most in NFL history, beating legend Peyton Manning.
The late rally was also Brady’s 43rd comeback in the fourth quarter and put him as close as Manning could get.
The game-winning drive lasted 44 seconds, included zero timeouts, and ended with Brady finding rookie tight end Cade Otton for a 1-yard touchdown pass with just nine seconds left.
Brady completed 36 of 58 passes for 280 yards as the Buccaneers won for the second time in seven games.
Brady found rookie tight end Cade Otton for a 1-yard touchdown pass with nine seconds remaining
Brady runs off the field after leading the Bucs to a much-needed victory over the LA Rams on Sunday
The seven-time Super Bowl champion hit the 100,000-yard milestone with a 15-yard finish against running back Leonard Fournette in the fourth quarter.
The future Hall of Famer holds a number of NFL records, including most completions and touchdown passes, and is one of only two quarterbacks to win the Super Bowl with two different teams, having spent most of his career with the New England Patriots has spent.
Past performances and results raised questions about whether Brady should have reversed his decision to retire earlier this year.
Off the field, Brady and supermodel wife Gisele Bundchen, 42, confirmed their divorce last week
Brady announced he was retiring from the NFL in February, only to revert and reverse the decision a few weeks later.
Last week Brady, 45, and Bundchen, 42, confirmed their divorce after weeks of speculation.
Many believed that Brady’s return to the NFL became a bone of contention for Bummel. A source confirmed to in late September that their physical split was not affected by Brady’s move to his beloved sport.
On October 28, Brady and Bundchen announced their divorce. The Bucs star said it was a “difficult” and “painful” decision that the couple made after “a lot of thought.”
Gisele said, “Ending a marriage is never easy…we grew apart.” She said she wished Brady “the best,” but acknowledged the couple had “grown apart.”
Brady and Bundchen confirmed their divorce in statements on Instagram on Oct. 28. She said her priority had “always” been the kids, but the couple had “grown apart.” In his statement, Brady said the decision was “painful and difficult.”
“I feel blessed for the time we had together and always wish Tom the best,” she said.
Both said they would continue to raise their two children together.” The couple are expected to share custody of their two children, Vivian, 9, and Benjamin, 12. Tom also has a third son, 15-year-old son Jack, with ex Bridget Moynahan.
Brady’s performance against the Rams sent social media into a frenzy Sunday night as the quarterback dominated football headlines.
Fox Sports pundit Skip Bayless said on Twitter: “Just when I thought it was impossible, Tom Brady did it AGAIN.
“I won’t be surprised if Tom Brady plays a few more seasons.”
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith added on Twitter: “This guy @TomBrady. He’s just something special. Game over – but it’s not back yet. Pulls @Buccaneers from the dead, drives down a damn close to 60 yards in less than a minute and pulls this out against the @RamsNFL. #Unreal.’
Brady added after the game: “We needed it. We made it, we fought to the end. The defense played great, we made a few moves offensively. I know we left a few out there but it’s a tough team.
The Bucs are now leading the NFC South after ending their miserable run and take on the Seattle Seahawks next Sunday at Munich’s Allianz Arena.
Brady’s performance against the Rams caused an uproar on social media with pundits and fans applauding him