New York Jets (4-12) – Tampa Bay Buccaneers (12-4) : 24-28
Launched into the playoffs, the Buccaneers are on autopilot at the end of the season. The meeting this Sunday against the Jets in the depths of the standings had to be a formality. Still, the valiant residents of MetLife Stadium believed in themselves and went nowhere to get rid of the defending champion in a seductive way. A breath of hope for the band in Robert Saleh who begins 2022 in the best possible way.
All lights are green
Opposed to one of the best defenses against the race, the Jets manage to plant a few banderillas on the ground, as on a 55-yard run from Michael Carter.
55 yards for @8kMike!! #TBvsNYJ on FOX pic.twitter.com/nRJaXTHlBS
— New York Jets (@nyjets) January 2, 2022
A ride that will see the Jets cross the goal line first a few games later in a run from New York handyman: Braxton Berrios. The game is on, and the Jets don’t know it yet, but they’ve just gained an advantage that they’ll keep until the end of the game, or almost.
Methodically, like Brady, Tampa Bay does not let itself be left behind and glues directly through Mike Evans (4 receptions, 47 yards, 1 touchdown), classic. Opposite, Zach Wilson (19/33, 234 yards, 1 touchdown) is inspired by his illustrious mentor and shows the qualities that earned him to be selected in second position in the draft. New drive, new touchdown, but always the same on arrival, Braxton Berrios (8 receptions, 65 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 races, 12 yards, 1 touchdown). An exchange of field goals to conclude half-time and the Greens return to the locker room with a deserved lead: 17-10.
Antonio Brown true to himself, Tom Brady too
In the second period, the Jets increased their lead to 24-10 with another touchdown from Ty Johnson. However, the match takes a back seat when a lunar scene occurs. The sons touch each other in Antonio Brown’s helmet, who trips and removes his shoulder pad before doing a strip tease in the in-goal and throwing his business in the stands.
And here is the opposite angle! ????????????
Mike Evans is therefore the last to have spoken to Antonio Brown before his stripping and his departure. Legendary.pic.twitter.com/UGaBlydLJN— TDActu.com – Actu NFL ???? (@TDActu) January 2, 2022
The league’s enfant terrible therefore adds a line to his CV by becoming the first Chippendale to leave his team in the middle of a match.
The spectators, the commentators, the coaches, everyone is shaken by the stupidity of the receiver so much defended by Bruce Arians. Everybody ? No. A player still resists sensationalism (and age).
Freed from the burden represented by the negative IQ of Antonio Brown, Tom Brady (34/50, 410 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception) focuses on his favorite exercise: the comebacks. Charging 14 points of deficit, Terrific Tom will lead his friends to 18 consecutive points to which the Jets will not be able to answer, including the drive to win with two minutes and no time out. The comfort zone of the sport’s messiah.
ARE YOU KIDDING ME CYRIL ????
????: #TBvsNYJ on FOX pic.twitter.com/TkkI1N6YUs
— xz – Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) January 2, 2022
Heartbreaking defeat for the Jets who can still be satisfied with looking the defending champion in the eye for 59 minutes and 45 seconds.
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