Published 10:37 IST, February 8th 2021
Tom Brady wins unprecedented 7th Super Bowl, more than any NFL franchise
NFL legend Tom Brady has lifted his seventh Super Bowl title, more than any other NFL franchise as the Bucs defeated the Chiefs on Sunday.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers have ended ir 18-year wait for Super Bowl, as Tom Brady and co. romped past Kansas City Chiefs at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday (Monday IST). Bucs had earlier become first team to play Super Bowl at home, and rightly delivered on ir home turf, handing a 31-9 defeat to defending champions. Brady was in fine form himself and was houred as game's MVP.
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Super Bowl 2021 result: Tom Brady Super Bowl wins more than any or franchise in NFL history
At 43, Tom Brady is neir retiring r resting on his laurels. veteran quarterback sealed yet ar Super Bowl title on Sunday, marking his debut season in Tampa as an immediate success. Brady won six Super Bowl titles during his 20-year stay with New England Patriots, before moving to Bucs in offseason.
NFL legend's seven Super Bowl wins mean that Brady has won more big games than any or franchise in league history. Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers were tied at six Super Bowl titles each, with Brady being a part of all six of New England's wins.
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Bucs superstar was already regarded as greatest quarterback to ever play game, and with this victory, it only cements his legacy even furr.Tom Brady also became second quarterback after Peyton Manning to win Super Bowl with two different franchises, with latter having won with Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos. 43-year-old also became oldest player to ever play in a Super Bowl, and win it, breaking his own record achieved during Patriots' 2019 win. Brady also became oldest to win Super Bowl MVP, his fifth overall, again breaking his record of 40, achieved three seasons earlier.
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Tom Brady vs Chiefs: Bucs superstar shines and conquers Mahomes and co.
Patrik Mahomes had a night to forget and it was first that an offense starting 25-year-old had failed to score a touchdown. youngster was forced to scramble all night as he battled a toe injury and played without two starting offensive tackles. Mahomes 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.
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Meanwhile, Brady excelled, completing 21 of 29 passes for 201 yards and three touchdowns. 43-year-old veteran was awarded MVP for his efforts, with Mahomes having won it last year, when Chiefs defeated 49ers.
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(Im Courtesy: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Twitter)
10:37 IST, February 8th 2021