Tom Brady: 3 horrible calls that gifted the Bucs QB his seventh Super Bowl ring
1. “Holding” call that negated a Chiefs interception
This is supposed to be football? Then how do you call THIS holding in the Super Bowl?
At this point, you can’t even call it “complaining.” It’s merely weighing the evidence put in front of you and making an educated decision on the matter. And if you think that this is holding, then perhaps it’s time to start watching flag football.
After Chiefs punter Tommy Townsend made one of his three terrible gaffes of the evening with a 29-yard punt that went off the side of his foot, the Bucs had advantageous field position at KC’s 38-yard line. But their defense was about to turn it all around … until one of the worst calls you’ll ever see negated an interception.
On third and four, Brady’s pass was tipped at the line and picked off by Mathieu, seemingly saving the Chiefs from the disaster that might have (and actually did!) ensue. But a flag somehow snuck in and the call was made against cornerback Charvarius Ward. Defensive holding. Five yards. Automatic first down. No turnover.
The Chiefs were hit with a defensive holding call on this play that negated an interception. pic.twitter.com/LRlm5KOwy9
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) February 8, 2021
If those pictures don’t do it justice for ya, then here’s the clip:
Let’s start with this one.
— Brandon Kiley (@BKSportsTalk) February 8, 2021
It’s 3rd & 4 from the Chiefs 32. Bucs up 7-3. 8 minutes to play in the 2nd quarter.#Chiefs pressure Brady & pick him off. Should have the ball at the +30. But they called a holding on *this.*
First down TB. They score a TD four plays later. https://t.co/PFNDwpihCA
Ward is simply trying to keep pace with Evans, who actually shoved the DB’s head towards the ground when trying to create separation. If anything, this is offensive pass interference for the arm extension. At the time, this was a 7-3 game.
Four plays later, it was 14-3. Many fans would argue that was the exact moment all of the Chiefs’ momentum died and there was a collective premonition this was truly the Bucs’ game to lose. Again, this was discussed by the officiating crew and they ultimately decided to uphold the call.
An absolute back-breaking decision that defies all that is football. Brady did win, he is the GOAT, but he didn’t not get help along the way. All of this can be true.
