On a night filled with all kinds of memorable moments, here’s one of the funnier ones involving Tom Brady while he faced his old team in the New England Patriots.
Early in the fourth quarter in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ eventual 19-17 win over the Pats, Brady found himself in the pocket on a third-and-6 … when he spotted a large hole and no linebackers waiting for him (since, you know, he’s not exactly known for running a lot).
So he ran, showing off that 5.28-second 40-yard-dash speed and somehow got the first down.
His reaction? A big smile, which is correct given how improbable that was:
Tom Brady picks up the first down with his legs 💨
🎥 @NFL pic.twitter.com/I4OQZ0ueGm
— The Athletic NFL (@TheAthleticNFL) October 4, 2021
Even Brady couldn’t believe that he ran for a first down 😂
— Sportskeeda Pro Football (@SKProFootball) October 4, 2021
Brady's face after he ran for the first down 😂 pic.twitter.com/pwgAhsKT5p
— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) October 4, 2021
