Tom Brady appears to attempt to slide tackle Cowboys S Malik Hooker durant fumble recovery
Tom Brady was having a tough night against the Dallas Cowboys Monday
He made a first-half intercept in the end zone, and the Cowboys led 18-0 at halftime of their wild card matchup. After an apparent third quarter turnover, he then slid feet first at a Cowboys’ defender.
His Buccaneers Tampa Bay receiver is facing a 24-0 deficit at the end of the second quarter. Chris Godwin Brady’s completion, appeared to have fumbled the ball. Cowboys safety Malik Hooker The ball was picked up by Brady and returned to Hooker. Brady was able to slide his feet into Hooker’s legs at the end. Julio Jones Hooker.
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Officials raised a flag to indicate that the play was not fair. Brady was not among them. Ryan Jensen, Bucs’ center, pulled the flag after he tussled with Dante Fowler Jr., Cowboys’ defensive end. Brady was not penalized and the game continued without any further consequences.
Officials looked over the play and found that Godwin was down before he lost the ball. The official ruling that Godwin had fumbled on the field was overturned. Hooker wasn’t hurt in the play.
However, it was a poor look for Brady in a night that was already very difficult.