Tom Brady & Bill Belichick are Cemented as GOATs But Don't Forget the Kicker

Throughout Tom Brady and Bill Belichick’s legendary games, including GW-FG with 0’s on the clock during the Super Bowl or clutch chip shots in the snow falling in, the Patriots would win those games thanks to great Kicking. Tom and Bill are the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) QB and HC, but Kicking played a huge factor in them getting there. Tom Brady since joined Tampa Bay, won a Super Bowl, and broke the All-Time PASS YDS record against the Patriots, and this time Brady’s Buccaneers won with Kicking.

From 56 yards out.... so close.

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INTERESTING FACTS

Most PASS YDS in NFL history: 1. Brady (80,560)^, 2. Drew Brees (80,358), 3. Peyton Manning (71,940), 4. Brett Favre (71,838)
Mac Jones recorded the most consecutive CMP (19) by a rookie NFL QB since 1991
Mac Jones has the highest CMP% (70.0; 112/160) by a QB over his 1st 4 career GP in NFL history
Tom Brady has more Wins (116) at Gillette Stadium than any NFL QB has at any 1 stadium in history

Odds vs. TB: NE +220 (Spread +6.5)

MAIN TAKEAWAY

TOM BRADY & BILL BELICHICK ARE CEMENTED AS GOATS BUT DON’T FORGET THE KICKER

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In Tom Brady’s return, it was another legacy-defininig moment for two GOATs of today’s generation and fittingly, it ended up all coming down to the Kicker once again. This time the Patriots Kicker didn’t have the same luck as the last two decades, even though Ryan Succop of the Bucs drained a 48-yd FG in the rain to give Tampa the lead with less than two minutes remaining.

The Kicker has been vital to Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, and New England’s unprecedented success in the 21st century. Adam Vinatieri and Stephen Gostkowski have each had their memorable kicks to win Super Bowls. Good teams have decent Kickers that make it when it matters most at the end of games. Tom Brady and Bill Belichick were complimented by great kicking that signified the legacy of the Patriots dynasty. TB12’s return to New England came down to the Kicker once again but the Pats weren’t so lucky this time.

BEST HIGHLIGHTS

TB12 set PASS YDS record

Most career PASS YDS in NFL history:
1. Tom Brady (80,560)^
2. Drew Brees (80,358)
3. Peyton Manning (71,940)
4. Brett Favre (71,838)
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