‘No, Tom, no!’: Brady throws his first red-zone interception in FOUR YEARS to exacerbate a terrible start to the do-or-die playoff game against the Cowboys…leaving fans and analysts in disbelief
Tom Brady left fans and analysts alike in disbelief after he threw a very rare red zone interception in the Buccaneers’ crucial playoff fight against the Cowboys.
The usually reliable 45-year-old showed a tear in his armor in the first game of the second quarter when he found Jayron Kearse in the end zone rather than his own receiver.
It was the first time in the Bucs colors that Brady made that mistake, with his last red-zone interception coming with the New England Patriots four years ago.
Tom Brady shocked the NFL world by throwing his first red zone interception since 2019
Jayron Kearse took the ball in the end zone to make Brady look frustrated
The Cowboys celebrate after making the most of Brady’s terrible throw into the end zone
That previous mistake was in the 2019 AFC Championship game, which the Pats won 37-31 over the Kansas City Chiefs.
Monday’s error compounded a terrible first half for Tampa Bay, who went into the locker room 18-0 down in their first playoff encounter of the year and were on the brink of an embarrassing elimination.
Brady’s career is in question as he nears 46, having previously retired before deciding to return.
However, he has since insisted that another retirement would be his last and he would hang up his shoes for good.
Brady hadn’t thrown a red-zone interception since playing for the Patriots (above in 2019).
It’s been a difficult 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 left ESPN analysts stunned, including Eli and Peyton Manning and Deion Sanders.
Watching the action on Manningcast, the trio couldn’t believe their eyes as Peyton said, “No, no, Tom, no,” before Sanders added, “You got a three, don’t give that three away.”
Taking to social media, fans were in a similar state of shock, while one noted that Brady’s recipients “look lost.”
Another added: “Brady’s not built for the bright lights.”
It’s been a rough year for the quarterback, who has been embroiled in off-field drama, including a very public divorce from his wife, Gisele Bundchen.