Published 09:47 IST, February 8th 2021

Super Bowl 2021 result: Tom Brady-led Bucs romp past Chiefs 31-9 to become NFL champions

Super Bowl 2021 result: The Tom Brady-led Tampa Bay Bucs defeated defending champions Kansas City Chiefs 31-9 to win their first NFL title in 18 years.

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greatest quarterback in NFL history added yet ar fear to his cap as Tom Brady lifted his seventh Super Bowl title after Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday (Monday IST). 43-year-old veteran was at his very best and completely outplayed Patrick Mahomes, with ir matchup considered to be a quarterback battle for s. However, it was Brady’s experience and resilience that rose to top, as Bucs sealed a comfortable 31-9 win.

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Super Bowl 2021 live score: Tom Brady led-Bucs beat Mahomes and co. to clinch title 

In what was expected to be a tightly contested clash, Tampa Bay Buccaneers brushed aside Kansas City Chiefs ruthlessly as hosts lifted ir first Super Bowl title since 2002. Tom Brady and co. scored 30 or more points in all four of ir playoff games as defending champions were dethroned at Raymond James Stadium. Super Bowl 2021 result was led by two newcomers for Bucs, with tight end Rob Gronkowski catching two touchdowns while Leonard Fournette had a rushing score, taking his tally to four touchdowns in playoffs. 

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Chiefs' lightning-quick high powered offense never got going as Bucs stifled ir top receiver Tyreek Hill. Mahomes, meanwhile, was forced to scramble all night as he battled a toe injury and played without two starting offensive tackles.  25-year-old ended game 26 for 49 passing and 270 yards with two interceptions, with several of his passes being dropped in what was first double-digit defeat in his career. Meanwhile, Brady was brilliantly effective, 21 of 29 passes for 201 yards and three touchdowns. Gronkowski, who made a retirement U-turn to reunite with Brady earlier this season, caught six passes for 67 yards.

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Tom Brady Super Bowl win meant that veteran quarterback w has more big game wins than any or franchise in NFL history. Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots were tied at six for record, with Brady a part of all six winning campaigns with Pats. 43-year-old added ar Super Bowl to his name after moving to Bucs in offseason, truly signifying his legend while defying his . NFL broke his own mark for oldest player to win a Super Bowl and joins Hall of Famer Peyton Manning as only quarterbacks to win one with multiple franchises. 

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(Im Courtesy: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Twitter)

09:47 IST, February 8th 2021