Tom Brady was already in the spotlight for a poor performance against the Dallas Cowboys with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ season on the brink, but he was catching more heat for an apparent slide attempt in the third quarter.
The Buccaneers looked to get at least a few points on the board in the NFC wild-card game in the second half. Brady found Chris Godwin for a 9-yard pass, but the wide receiver appeared to fumble the ball and it was recovered by Malik Hooker. On the way back, Brady attempted a downhill but failed.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) runs under pressure against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL wild card football game, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara )
The seven-time Super Bowl winner has angered NFL fans.
The fumble was eventually overturned and the game stood. However, Buccaneers center Ryan Jensen was penalized for unnecessary roughness on the play.
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Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers warms up before the game against the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Wild Card playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 16, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Mike Ehrman/Getty Images)
Brady and the Buccaneers had a rough first half. Dallas’ defense held Brady to 11 of 23 passing in the first half for 96 yards.
The Cowboys took an 18-0 lead into the locker room. The last time Brady sat out the first half of a playoff game was during the 2001-02 playoffs against the Oakland Raiders.
Brady ended up winning this game, which later became known as the “Tuck Rules Game.”
Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers warms up before the game against the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Wild Card playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 16, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Mike Ehrman/Getty Images)
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Dallas scored in the third quarter to make it 24-0. Brett Maher missed his fourth extra point attempt.
Ryan Gaydos is the sports editor for Fox News Digital.
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