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The Best of the Day: January 17th, 2021
See the best of the day in sports from January 17, 2021 including KC defeating CLE, TB taking out NO, Zion and Luka's big nights, and more!
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The ‘Best of the Day’ is a daily PSO original series showcasing the most significant stories, highlights, and facts going on in the land of the NFL, NBA, & MLB every day. Get a recap on EVERYTHING that happened on 1/17 here.
The final two games of the NFL Playoffs Divisional Round took place Sunday as the Browns took on the defending champion Chiefs and the Buccaneers-Saints squared off for a third time. Kansas City kept their hopes of a repeat alive, but will be concerned over the health of Patrick Mahomes, who suffered a concussion, while Tom Brady and the Bucs the defeated Drew Brees and Saints in a battle between two legendary QBs. Also, two of the NBA’s top young stars, Zion Williamson and Luka Doncic went off and PSO’s review of Sunday’s NBA action.
Here is the best of the day from January 17, 2021:
Tom Brady eliminated Drew Brees in what’s likely his final game
The Buccaneers are headed to the NFC Championship game for the first time since the franchise’s first and only Super Bowl title in 2003. Tampa Bay knocked off their NFC South rivals in New Orleans on Sunday, 30-20. Tom Brady, who struggled in his two regular season matchups with a combined 2 TDs and 5 INTs in two losses to the Saints, was efficient in the game that mattered. His numbers don’t stand out, but Brady was in control most of the evening against an excellent Saints defense, finishing 19-33 for 199 yards and two TDs. The story of the game was the Tampa Bay defense, which forced four New Orleans turnovers.
Devin White. Playmaker. #GoBucs #NFLPlayoffs @devinwhite__40
— NFL (@NFL) January 18, 2021
📺: #TBvsNO on FOX
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/kJOiprK712 pic.twitter.com/k7QjcsETLQ
Winfield forces it out and Devin White recovers for the Bucs!#GoBucs #NFLPlayoffs
— NFL (@NFL) January 18, 2021
📺: #TBvsNO on FOX
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/kJOiprK712 pic.twitter.com/mjmrILLoEu
Tom Brady (2000, 2010, 2020) can join Johnny Unitas (1950, 1960, 1970) as the only quarterbacks to start a conference championship game in three different decades. pic.twitter.com/LoPDetvIoj
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) January 18, 2021
The Bucs shut down the Saints passing game, blanking All-Pro WR Michael Thomas (0 REC) and causing Drew Brees to have the worst playoff peformance of his career. Brees finished 19-34 for just 134 YDS, 1 TD and 3 INT. Questions have surrounded the NFL’s all-time leading passer, as Brees, 42, has mulled retirement this season. And, it now appears that this was likely the legendary QB’s final game. If it is the end, then, despite another bitter postseason ending, Brees and HC Sean Payton can hang their hats on an era filled with unprecedented levels of success in NOLA that culminated in capturing the franchise’s only Lombardi Trophy in 2009.
Drew Brees walks off the field at the Superdome for what could be the last time 🙏
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 18, 2021
(via @Saints)pic.twitter.com/T0xNcm2KVg
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The ONLY thing stopping Patrick Mahomes from becoming the GOAT is injuries
Despite not playing for three weeks, Patrick Mahomes came out firing until he left Sunday’s game with a concussion in the third quarter. Many question how Kansas City would perform against a hot Browns team after seeming like they were on cruise control for a good part of the last few weeks of the season, but they silenced any doubters by taking down Cleveland even without their QB playing during a critical fourth quarter. Not much has been done by opposing defenses to slow down Mahomes up to this point, so it’s fair to say that injury is the only thing standing in the way of him lighting up the field.
As the Chiefs prepare to host the AFC Championship game for the third straight season, Mahomes’ status will certainly be the main story to keep track of heading into Championship Sunday. If he’s healthy, they’ll be the favorite to win another championship, giving Mahomes two titles in three years as a starting QB, putting him on track to be considered the GOAT. The only thing that’s standing in his way, isn’t any type of scheme, players, or inadequate performance. It’s only injuries.
Travis Kelce LEAPS from four yards out into the end zone! #RunItBack
— NFL (@NFL) January 17, 2021
📺: #CLEvsKC on CBS
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/H7Zs8a2m4U pic.twitter.com/RscrcWIHdr
Most pass TDs in 1st 6 playoff games...
— NFL Stats (@NFL_Stats) January 17, 2021
Patrick Mahomes - 15
Kurt Warner - 14
Drew Brees - 13
Aaron Rodgers - 13
Joe Montana - 13
Dan Marino - 13
Troy Aikman - 13
Bernie Kosar - 13
(via @NFLResearch)
The Chiefs are the first AFC team ever to host three straight Championship games. pic.twitter.com/ObephCcUvf
— StatMuse (@statmuse) January 17, 2021
Only teams to host 3 straight Conference Championship games since 1970:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 18, 2021
- 2002-04 Eagles (HC Andy Reid)
- 2018-20 Chiefs (HC Andy Reid) pic.twitter.com/HwFyVltaly
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Luka & Zion both deserved the spot with these impressive plays
💥📸💥
— NBA (@NBA) January 18, 2021
Views of the most EMPHATIC of Zion's 13 buckets on 15 attempts! pic.twitter.com/Sb5Gs5g97Y
LUKA. MAGIC. pic.twitter.com/cgKdeI0epl
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) January 17, 2021
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TE Travis Kelce, KC (W v.CLE): 8 REC, 109 YDS, 1 REC TD
#PlayerOfTheDay (1/17/21) - TE Travis Kelce, KC
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 18, 2021
THE FACTS:
- 2nd most playoff REC TD (7) by a TE in NFL history
- 2nd TE ever w/ 1,500 total REC YDS in a season
- Tyreek/Kelce: 1st 100+ playoff REC YDS KC duo since '71
- KC is 2nd team since 1970 to host 3 straight Conf Ships https://t.co/8niFWaMOxB
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Cleveland Browns (17) vs. Kansas City Chiefs (22)
[Highlights] @CHIEFS (-390; $12.17) d. BROWNS (+310; $13.75) 22-17 [CLE +7.5 | u55.5] (AFC Division Rd)
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NBA Game Reviews: January 17, 2021 by Noah Camras
Sunday’s NBA action featured some incredible individual performances and highlights
With the NFL Divisional Rd taking place, the NBA went under the radar but had some of the most explosive highlights of the year with Zion's paint dominance and Utah's cohesiveness coming to light ⬇️ https://t.co/ujIJJ79nsO
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 18, 2021
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FULL ARTICLE: Most Significant Sports History on January 17th
YEAR: 1988
SIGNIFICANCE: Trailing Denver 38-33, Browns RB Ernest Byer fumbled at the DEN 3 with just 1:12 to play
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