Packers vs Bucs score: Tom Brady makes NFL history, clinches 10th Super Bowl appearance

This weekend saw Tom Brady clinch his tenth Super Bowl spot, leading Tampa Bay Buccaneers past Green Bay Packers in NFC Championship. Bucs beat Packers 31-26, Brady delivering star quarterback performance many were anticipating. However, as expected, six-time Super Bowl champion broke some records on his way to his next Super Bowl appearance. 

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As Bucs edge past Aaron Rodgers and Packers, Brady has become second QB in NFL history to secure a Super Bowl berth from both conferences. Craig Morton is only or player to do so before Brady. This matchup, Brady threw for 280 yards and three touchdowns. 

Additionally, Brady also became fourth quarterback to lead various teams to Super Bowl. Apart from Brady (and Morton), Kurt Warner and Peyton Manning have done so. If Brady wins against Kansas City Chiefs and young Patrick Mohomes, he will also be second star to win a Super Bowl with more than one team. 

Manning is only or player to do so with Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos. Brady has previously done so with New England Patriots, winning six titles with team out of his nine appearances. If he wins, four-time Super Bowl MVP will be first to win a Super Bowl with teams from both conferences. 

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"Whoever would’ve thought a home Super Bowl for us? But we did it,” said Brady after game. Bucs have made three back-to-back playoff wins to make it home for Super Bowl. 

"Tom is GOAT,” said Bucs receiver Scotty Miller. Right before halftime, Miller caught a 39-year touchdown pass. He added that ir team was 7-9 last year, and are going to Super Bowl because of Brady. "He’s biggest reason". 

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Aaron Rodgers press conference

Packers winning-streak came to an end, losing  NFC championship game for fourth time (in last seven years). “I’m just pretty gutted,” Rodgers said, who went 33 of 48 for 346 yards along with 3 touchdowns and one interception. "It’s a long season. You put so much into it to get to this point. We had our chances".

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(Im credits: AP)