Fantasy Player Profile Tom Brady
vs. ATL: #23 vs opposing QB - 18.60 FPA
| Passing | Rushing | Fum | Fantasy | |||||
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| Wk | Opp | Yds | TD | Int | Yds | TD | Lost | Pts |
| 1 | @DAL, | 212 | 1 | 1 | -1 | - | - | 10.38 |
| 2 | @NO, | 190 | 1 | - | -2 | - | 1 | 9.40 |
| 3 | GB, | 271 | 1 | - | -1 | - | - | 14.74 |
| 4 | KC, | 385 | 3 | - | - | - | 1 | 25.40 |
| 5 | ATL, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 6 | @PIT, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | @CAR, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | BAL, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | LA, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 10 | SEA, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 12 | @CLE, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 13 | NO, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | @SF, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | CIN, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | @ARI, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | CAR, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 18 | @ATL, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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Misses practice Wednesday
Brady (right shoulder/right finger) didn't practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Brady banged up his right ring finger Week 2 at New Orleans and now is dealing with a right shoulder concern. Wednesday's absence may be a maintenance-related for the 45-year-old quarterback, and he does have two more chances to mix into drills this week. As a result, Brady's status should continue to be watched to ensure he isn't in danger of sitting out Sunday against the Falcons.
Published: Wed, Oct 5 at 1:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Posts big numbers in loss
Brady completed 39 of 52 pass attempts for 385 yards and three touchdowns in Sunday's 41-31 loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: Tampa Bay fell behind big early, forcing offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich to abandon the run game completely and rely solely on Brady's arm to climb back into the contest. It was a valiant effort from Tom Terrific and Co., but they ultimately fell short. It is worth noting that Brady appeared to be favoring his right shoulder after taking a big hit late in the first half. The 45-year-old didn't appear limited by the minor injury scare in the second half, so Brady's fantasy managers can take…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 2 at 9:37pm by Rotowire.com
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Narrow loss to Packers
Brady completed 31 of 42 passes for 271 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 14-12 loss to the Packers.
Analysis: Brady saw Tampa Bay's offense struggle for much of Sunday's contest while without his top three wideouts. Still, the 45-year-old nearly led his team back to force overtime. While a one-yard touchdown to Russell Gage with 14 seconds left put the Buccaneers on the brink, a delay of game on their subsequent two-point conversion attempt hurt Brady's comeback chances and contributed toward a narrow defeat. As he now prepares for Week 4's matchup versus Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, Brady will be…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 25 at 5:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Full practice, clear for Sunday
Brady (right finger) practiced fully and doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game against the Packers.
Analysis: On Monday, Brady said on his "Let's Go!" podcast that he hurt the ring finger on his right throwing hand during the Buccaneers' Week 2 win at New Orleans. At the time, he noted soreness would be the primary side effect, and indeed he was seen shaking that hand numerous times during the portion of Thursday's practice open to the media, per Jenna Laine of ESPN.com. Still, Brady wasn't listed on the team's Week 3 injury report until Friday as a full participant. Brady's status thus isn't in…read more
Published: Fri, Sep 23 at 3:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with finger issue
Brady, who was a full participant in Thursday's practice, appeared to be bothered at times by an issue with the ring finger on his throwing hand, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Brady conceded on his "Let's Go!" podcast Monday that he'd hurt the finger against the Saints in Week 2, noting he'd "banged it up pretty good" during the contest but adding he didn't feel it affected him whatsoever during the Buccaneers' 20-10 win. However, four days later, he was spotted shaking his right hand multiple times during the portion of practice open to the media. Nevertheless, Brady is one of the few skill-position players on the team that's yet to sport an injury designation this…read more
Published: Thu, Sep 22 at 10:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Fights through adversity in win
Brady completed 18 of 34 passes for 190 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions in the Buccaneers' 20-10 win over the Saints on Sunday. He also netted minus-2 yards on three rushes and lost a fumble.
Analysis: Brady went into what had already been a proverbial house of horrors for him since joining the Buccaneers -- the Caesars Superdome -- short-handed at receiver with both Chris Godwin (hamstring) and Julio Jones (knee) sidelined. He then lost Mike Evans to an ejection early in the fourth quarter due to his part in a brawl, but the future Hall of Fame signal-caller managed to do his part to get Tampa Bay a tough road win. Brady's 28-yard touchdown pass down the right sideline to Breshad Perriman on…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 18 at 1:59pm by Rotowire.com
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Solid effort in Week 1 win
Brady completed 18 of 27 passes for 212 yards with one touchdown and one interception in the Buccaneers' 19-3 win over the Cowboys on Sunday night. He also netted minus-1 yard on two rushes.
Analysis: It was a very modest line by Brady's typical standards, but the efficient performance was more than enough on a night when the Buccaneers defense mostly dominated a short-handed Cowboys offense. Brady also was working with offseason addition Russell Gage for the first time in a game setting and was welcoming back Chris Godwin (hamstring) in the wideout's first game after a lightning-fast recovery from a late-season ACL tear in 2021. Brady's night started off with a flourish in the form of 24-…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 11 at 8:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Likely preparing for final season
Brady will make his 22nd consecutive Week 1 start in Sunday's game against the Cowboys and is heading into what's expected to be his 23rd and final NFL season, sources with knowledge of his thinking tell Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
Analysis: Given Brady previously announced his retirement Feb. 1 only to announce his intentions to continue his playing career 40 days later, it's not overly surprising that he's preparing for a likely swan song in 2022. As Rapoport notes, Brady has publicly and privately stated in the past that he intends to play until age 45, and he just celebrated his 45th birthday Aug. 3. Since ending his brief retirement and signing a restructured contract with Tampa Bay, Brady has had a far from normal training…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 11 at 6:09am by Rotowire.com
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Sharp in brief action
Brady completed six of eight passes for 44 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions in the Buccaneers' 27-10 preseason loss to the Colts on Saturday night.
Analysis: Brady was in for just one series but got plenty of work during it, including a 20-yard completion to Julio Jones, his first official in-game connection with the veteran receiver. The future Hall of Fame signal-caller managed to help the Buccaneers get down to the Colts' 12-yard line before Ryan Succop capped off the drive with a 30-yard field goal. Following a recent 11-day sabbatical from the team for personal reasons, Brady reportedly put together several strong practices and then got a taste…read more
Published: Sat, Aug 27 at 7:47pm by Rotowire.com
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In line to play Saturday
With coach Todd Bowles relaying that the Buccaneers plan to use their healthy players in Saturday's preseason game against the Colts, Brady is in line to start the contest, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis: Per Stroud, the Bucs are looking to get Brady some game action behind the team's offensive line ahead of Week 1. While it's uncertain how long the veteran QB will be out there Saturday, once Brady exits the game, Blaine Gabbert and Kyle Trask also figure to see signal-caller snaps for Tampa Bay.
Published: Thu, Aug 25 at 9:29am by Rotowire.com
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Sharp in first practice back
Brady threw the ball well during his first practice Monday following an 11-day sabbatical from the Buccaneers, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Brady jumped right back into drills Monday and apparently looked like he hadn't missed a beat, with veteran tight end Cameron Brate noting the future Hall of Famer was "kind of firing on all cylinders again." Brady's knowledge of the offense is such that a brief time away shouldn't have any tangible effect on his regular-season readiness, and his Monday return notably coincided with Mike Evans' first practice since an Aug. 5 hamstring injury, as well as Chris Godwin's (knee) debut in 11-on-11…read more
Published: Mon, Aug 22 at 8:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Back with teammates
Brady (personal) rejoined the Buccaneers on Monday and is expected to practice, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Brady was away from the team for about two weeks for personal reasons, with the Bucs approving his absence. It's unclear if he'll play in the team's preseason finale Saturday at Indianapolis, but he'll be out there Week 1 at Dallas. The bigger question right now is which wide receivers he'll have available, as Chris Godwin is working back from a torn ACL while Mike Evans (hamstring) and Russell Gage (leg) are dealing with lesser injuries.
Published: Mon, Aug 22 at 6:16am by Rotowire.com
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Set to rejoin team soon
Coach Todd Bowles indicated Sunday that Brady (personal) will return to the Buccaneers early this coming week, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Brady stepped away from the team earlier this month for personal reasons, but it appears as though the veteran QB will return to the field soon, a context that gives him ample time to prepare for Tampa Bay's season opener against Dallas.
Published: Sun, Aug 21 at 9:07am by Rotowire.com
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May not be back Monday
Coach Todd Bowles said Thursday that he doesn't have a "definitive date" for Brady (personal) rejoining the team but isn't concerned about it, ESPN.com's Jenna Laine reports.
Analysis: Bowles previously said he expected Brady to return after the team's second preseason game this Saturday against the Titans. The coach isn't necessarily backtracking but didn't want to give an exact date, saying he'd discuss it next week after the exhibition. The Bucs have approved Brady's absence from most of training camp, granting him permission to remain away from the team for personal reasons.
Published: Thu, Aug 18 at 1:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Away for personal reasons
Coach Todd Bowles said that Brady will remain away from the team for personal reasons until after Tampa Bay's preseason matchup against the Titans on Aug. 20, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Bowles confirmed that Brady's absence is due to personal reasons when asked if the veteran was dealing with any health issues, per Jenna Laine of ESPN.com, and he noted that the matter was discussed before the start of training camp. Until Brady's return, quarterbacks Blaine Gabbert, Kyle Trask and Ryan Griffin will lead Tampa Bay's offense. As Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports, Bowles only committed to saying his confidence is "pretty high" that Brady will start in Week 1, so this is a…read more
Published: Thu, Aug 11 at 8:52am by Rotowire.com
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Returns to practice Saturday
Brady was back in practice Saturday after being absent for the Buccaneers' last two training camp sessions, Joey Knight of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis: Brady had Wednesday's practice off due to his birthday, and he'd been excused from Friday's session for personal reasons. However, the future Hall of Famer was back on the field and participating in full Saturday, throwing a pair of touchdown passes to Tyler Johnson and Scotty Miller in a red-zone drill and also continuing to build impressive chemistry with newcomer Russell Gage, according to Brianna Dix of the team's official site.
Published: Sat, Aug 6 at 11:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't play in preseason opener
Brady and some of the Buccaneers' other starters will be held out of the team's Aug. 13 preseason opener against the Dolphins, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Brady didn't play in the 2020 preseason but then attempted 16 passes in two games in his second year with Tampa Bay in 2021. His 2022 projection has gotten a bit better in recent weeks with Chris Godwin (knee) avoiding the PUP list to start training camp and with the Bucs signing Julio Jones shortly thereafter. Blaine Gabbert likely will start at quarterback in Tampa's preseason opener.
Published: Wed, Aug 3 at 8:39am by Rotowire.com
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Finally past MCL issue
Brady noted Wednesday that he feels his left knee is finally back to full health after the MCL surgery he underwent in June 2021, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis: Brady originally suffered an MCL tear in the knee back in 2019 while still with the Patriots, but he never addressed the issue that following offseason due to his belief the injury would heal on its own. That led to the future Hall of Famer playing his 2020 debut, Super Bowl-winning campaign with the Buccaneers while managing the injury, and the knee reportedly still didn't feel all the way back to full strength throughout last season after the surgery. Consequently, Brady notes this offseason…read more
Published: Fri, May 27 at 9:22am by Rotowire.com
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Restructures contract
The Buccaneers have restructured Brady's 2022 contract, a move that creates $9 million in salary cap space for the team, ESPN's Jenna Laine reports.
Analysis: The report notes that prior to restructuring Brady's deal, the team had just shy of $4.4 million in cap space ahead of next week's NFL draft. Now the Bucs have added resources to sign rookies, as well as potentially add more veteran free agents, with tight end Rob Gronkowski an intriguing option on that front if he decides to play in 2022. In any case, Brady -- who turns 45 in August -- remains on track to become an unrestricted free agent in 2023.
Published: Fri, Apr 22 at 12:59pm by Rotowire.com
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Should have continuity on offense
Brady should remain in what is now a familiar offensive system despite the retirement of Bruce Arians, as he'll still be working under offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The future Hall of Famer's brief retirement came to an end shortly before Arians' sudden decision to call it a coaching career himself. However, Brady certainly won't have to adapt to a new offensive system, despite the architect of the one he's thrived in the last two seasons no longer donning a headset. In Leftwich, Brady will still be working under the same coordinator that's helped the legendary signal-caller rack up 9,949 yards and 83 touchdown passes across his last 33 regular-season…read more
Published: Sat, Apr 2 at 12:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Announces return to NFL
Brady announced via his personal Twitter account Sunday that he'll return to the Buccaneers in 2022.
Analysis: Brady announced his retirement from football in early February, but he reversed course Sunday and said that he's "realized [his] place is still on the field and not in the stands." The 44-year-old turned in one of the best years of his career in 2021, as he completed 485 of 719 passes for 5,316 yards, 43 touchdowns and 12 interceptions while rushing 28 times for 81 yards and two touchdowns. Brady's announcement that he'll return for a 23rd season in the NFL will raise the fantasy stock of Tampa…read more
Published: Sun, Mar 13 at 4:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes retirement official
Brady announced Tuesday via his personal Twitter account that he has retired from the NFL after 22 seasons.
Analysis: Brady spent time mulling a decision on his future after rumors of his retirement were pre-emptively floated Saturday, but the seven-time Super Bowl champion has ultimately decided to hang up his cleats following an age-44 season in which he compiled over 5,000 passing yards and 43 touchdowns. The three-time league MVP will leave the game as the NFL's all-time leader in passing touchdowns (624), passing yards (85,520), career wins (243) and Pro Bowl selections (15), and he's a lock to be…read more
Published: Tue, Feb 1 at 6:45am by Rotowire.com
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Still contemplating future
Brady relayed on his Let's Go podcast on SiriusXM on Monday that he hasn't made a decision on his future, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports. "I'm still going through the process I said I was going through," Brady said. "When the time is right, I'll be ready to make a decision one way or the other."
Analysis: On Saturday, Jeff Darlington and Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Brady was poised to retire after 22 seasons, but his agent Don Yee later noted in a statement that the quarterback had yet to reach such a conclusion. Members of the Buccaneers, including GM Jason Light and coach Bruce Arians, later backed up Yee, per Michael Silver of Bally Sports. Brady's own comments Monday are consistent with that line of thinking, with no determination imminent on his playing status.
Published: Mon, Jan 31 at 4:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Not officially retired yet
Brady's agent, Don Yee, said in a statement Saturday that his client hasn't yet formally decided to retire from the NFL, Adam Schefter of ESPN report.
Analysis: Meanwhile, Michael Silver of Bally Sports reports that the veteran quarterback has not informed general manager Jason Licht or head coach Bruce Arians about his decision to retire, though the matter seems likely a formality after Schefter and Jeff Darlington of ESPN reported earlier Saturday that Brady was bringing an end to a Hall of Fame career. Considering Brady's own company posted on its Twitter account a career achievement rundown in celebration of the seven-time Super Bowl winner --…read more
Published: Sat, Jan 29 at 1:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Set to retire
Brady plans to announce his retirement Saturday from the NFL, Jeff Darlington and Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: The greatest quarterback of all time will officially end his career after 22 seasons. The seven-time Super Bowl champion led the NFL in completions, passing yards and passing touchdowns in 2021, but after the Buccaneers' divisional-round loss to the Rams last weekend, various reports pointed in the direction of the five-time Super Bowl MVP likely calling it a career. The three-time league MVP will leave the game as the NFL's all-time leader passing touchdowns (624), passing yards (85,520),…read more
Published: Sat, Jan 29 at 11:57am by Rotowire.com
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Won't join new team, might retire
Brady isn't likely to make his way to a new team this offseason, instead deciding between retirement and another year with the Buccaneers, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Brady is 44 and at one point went on record saying he'd like to play until he's at least 45, but a number of recent reports suggest he's considering retirement over a third year with Tampa. He's technically signed through 2022 on a deal that pays him well below his open-market value even after incentives are added, though it doesn't seem compensation will be a sticking point this offseason, as Brady could've earned more when he left New England if that had been his goal. While the Bucs surely…read more
Published: Mon, Jan 24 at 6:14am by Rotowire.com
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Comes up just short in wild loss
Brady completed 30 of 54 passes for 329 yards with a touchdown and an interception during the Buccaneers' 30-27 loss to the Rams in their NFC divisional-round matchup Sunday. He also rushed once for no gain and lost a fumble.
Analysis: Taking the field hours after some sudden rumblings about his future surfaced, Brady didn't exactly put together a convincing body of work in a first half during which the Buccaneers punted on three possessions and ended two others with a missed field goal and an interception. The offense largely remained stuck in the mud for a good chunk of the second half as well, but Brady and his teammates gave the Tampa faithful one final thrill in the team's title-defense season when he connected on a…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 23 at 3:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Could retire after postseason
Brady plans to take time after Tampa Bay's postseason run concludes before deciding whether he'll return for a 23rd NFL season in 2022 or retire, Jeff Darlington and Adam Schefter of ESPN.com report.
Analysis: Brady, 44, has previously spoken of his goal being to play through his age-45 season, but the possibility of his departure following the season is a topic that has started to gain traction within the Tampa Bay organization over the past three weeks, according to the report. Despite playing at a high level in 2021 -- he started all 17 regular-season contests and completed 67.5 percent of his throws for 7.4 yards per attempt and a 43:12 TD:INT ratio -- the seven-time Super Bowl champion wants to…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 23 at 6:34am by Rotowire.com
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Solid showing to open postseason
Brady completed 29 of 37 passes for 271 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions during the Buccaneers' 31-15 win over the Eagles in an NFC wild-card matchup Sunday.
Analysis: Brady and the Bucs ended up enjoying a tune-up game in the opening salvo of their postseason, with Tampa Bay jumping out to a 31-0 lead relatively early in the second half to essentially remove any doubt as to the outcome. Brady was even more efficient than usual, averaging 7.3 yards per attempt in a mistake-free performance and navigating four sacks. The future Hall of Famer unsurprisingly focused on Mike Evans the most when taking to the air to the tune of nine completions, 117 yards and a…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 16 at 1:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Clean effort in finale
Brady completed 29 of 37 passes for 326 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in the Buccaneers' 41-17 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
Analysis: Working with a particularly short-handed receiving corps, Brady still found a way to generate a very fantasy-friendly effort, tossing a touchdown pass to Le'Veon Bell and two to Mike Evans. The future Hall of Famer finished the regular season with a career-high 5,316 passing yards across 17 games, an astounding figure he complemented with a 43:12 TD:INT. While he was able to get by in fine fashion with a makeshift pass-catching corps against a Panthers secondary missing Stephon Gilmore…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 9 at 5:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Leads team to adversity-filled win
Brady completed 34 of 50 passes for 410 yards with three touchdowns and one interception in the Buccaneers' 28-24 win over the Jets on Sunday.
Analysis: While it had to have been the diametric opposite of how the Buccaneers planned to start the new calendar year, the defending champions were able to persevere through an unexpectedly difficult game replete with adverse circumstances thanks in large part to Brady's coolness and effectiveness when it mattered most. Down by four points after an afternoon full of uneven offensive play, the future Hall of Famer helmed a memorable nine-play, 93-yard drive that began just before the two-minute warning…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 2 at 1:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Steady effort in win
Brady completed 18 of 30 passes for 232 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions in the Buccaneers' 32-6 win over the Panthers on Sunday. He also rushed once for 11 yards.
Analysis: Considering he was playing without Mike Evans (hamstring), Chris Godwin (IR/knee) and pass-catching back extraordinaire Leonard Fournette (hamstring), Brady cobbled together a solid, albeit modest, performance. The future Hall of Famer unsurprisingly bestowed an avalanche of attention on Antonio Brown, who brought in 10 of 15 Brady attempts for 101 yards. Brady could have Evans back in the fold for a Week 17 road trip to the Big Apple to face the Jets, which would give him a very good chance of…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 26 at 1:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Hounded in shutout loss
Brady completed 26 of 48 pass attempts for 214 yards, no touchdowns and an interception in Sunday's 9-0 loss to the Saints.
Analysis: Brady lost his two top outside threats in the first half of this contest, but it may not have made much of a difference with how relentless the Saints' defense performed. The ageless wonder was outmatched by a defensive unit for what felt like the first time this season, getting sacked a season-high four times and losing a fumble on his lone rushing attempt. It was the first time a Brady-led offense has been shut out since 2006, which is even more surprising when you consider that Tampa Bay had…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 19 at 9:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Spectacular in tough matchup
Brady completed 31 of 46 passes for 363 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions and added 16 yards and another score on seven rushes in the Buccaneers' 33-27 overtime win over the Bills on Sunday. He also recovered a fumble.
Analysis: Facing one of the toughest statistical matchups in the league for passing attacks, Brady was surgical and received a nice boost to his final line on the game's final play when Breshad Perriman took a short throw 58 yards to the house for the game-winning touchdown in overtime. That scoring toss was preceded by a 13-yard touchdown pass to Mike Evans in the second quarter and a one-yard touchdown sneak later in the period. Brady now has a trio of 300-yard efforts in the last four games, and the…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 12 at 6:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Spectacular effort in win
Brady completed 38 of 51 passes for 368 yards with four touchdowns and one interception in the Buccaneers' 30-17 win over the Falcons on Sunday. He also rushed once for minus-1 yard.
Analysis: The numbers basically speak to Brady's dominance Sunday, with the future Hall of Famer looking locked in from the start of the game. Brady particularly focused on Chris Godwin throughout the afternoon, targeting his fifth-year wideout a whopping 17 times and connecting on 15 of those attempts for 143 yards. Somewhat surprisingly, none of Brady's four scoring tosses went to either Godwin or Mike Evans, however, as he connected twice with Rob Gronkowski and once apiece with Leonard Fournette and…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 5 at 1:22pm by Rotowire.com
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Navigates tough matchup in win
Brady completed 25 of 34 passes for 226 yards with a touchdown and an interception while adding two yards on two rushes in the Buccaneers' 38-31 win over the Colts on Sunday.
Analysis: The Colts have been effective limiting wide receiver production for most of the season, and with that coming to fruition again Sunday, Brady was forced to seek out alternative paths to success through the air. It led to relatively muted numbers overall for the future Hall of Famer, as he largely focused on Rob Gronkowski and Leonard Fournette when dropping back and didn't complete a pass longer than 32 yards. Brady did throw his sixth interception over Antonio Brown's (ankle) four-game absence…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 28 at 2:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Tops 300 yards with two TDs
Brady completed 30 of 46 passes for 307 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in Monday night's 30-10 win over the Giants.
Analysis: Brady opened the game with a 13-yard touchdown pass to Chris Godwin on a screen. Although he subsequently had another screen glance off Mike Evans' shoulder and get intercepted deep in Bucs' territory, Brady went back to Evans for a five-yard score in the second half. Overall, he comfortably picked apart the Giants defense with four different targets catching six passes, three of whom reached at least 65 receiving yards as well. In doing so, the 44-year-old's night was over midway through the…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 22 at 8:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Struggles in loss
Brady completed 23 of 34 passes for 220 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in the Buccaneers' 29-19 loss to Washington on Sunday. He also gained two yards on one rush.
Analysis: Playing without Antonio Brown (ankle) and Rob Gronkowski (back) yet again, Brady struggled to get much going against what had been an extremely porous Washington secondary. Brady also threw multiple interceptions for the first time since Week 1 against the Cowboys, with his picks Sunday short-circuiting drives at the Buccaneers' 28-yard line and midfield in the first half. Brady did salvage his fantasy day with touchdown tosses to Cameron Brate and Mike Evans. With this uncharacteristic…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 14 at 1:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Four TDs in loss
Brady completed 28 of 40 passes for 375 yards with four touchdowns and two interceptions in the Buccaneers' 36-27 loss to the Saints on Sunday. He also rushed once for two yards and lost a fumble.
Analysis: The final numbers were a lot prettier than during Brady's encounters with a feisty Saints defense last season and postseason, but the future Hall of Fame quarterback still fell to 0-3 against New Orleans in the regular season as the Bucs quarterback. Brady was able to generate his second consecutive four-touchdown effort and fourth multi-TD effort overall by connecting with Chris Godwin, Giovani Bernard, Mike Evans and Cyril Grayson for scoring tosses. However, Brady also suffered his first…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 31 at 5:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Knifes through Bears in big win
Brady completed 20 of 36 passes for 211 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions in the Buccaneers' 38-3 win over the Bears on Sunday.
Analysis: Although the completion percentage and yardage total were nothing to write home about, Brady was sharpest when it mattered most, namely, near the end zone. The future Hall of Famer shook off the absence of two star pass catchers in Antonio Brown (ankle) and Rob Gronkowski (ribs) to rack up his fourth tally of at least four touchdown passes on the campaign. Brady particularly zeroed in on Mike Evans, who he hit for scoring tosses of nine, two and eight yards in the first half. With a 35-3 lead…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 24 at 4:57pm by Rotowire.com
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Impressive despite thumb issue
Brady completed 34 of 42 passes for 297 yards with two touchdowns and one interception in the Buccaneers' 28-22 win over the Eagles on Thursday night. He also rushed four times for one yard.
Analysis: Per Jay Glazer of FOX Sports, the injury to Brady's right thumb is a ligament strain, but it would have been difficult to tell based on yet another sharp performance Thursday night. The unflappable veteran QB just missed out on his fourth 300-yard effort of the season, but he still rewarded fantasy managers with a pair of touchdown tosses to O.J. Howard and Antonio Brown in the first quarter. Brady now boasts a 17:3 TD:INT following Thursday's production, and he'll have extra down time to rest…read more
Published: Thu, Oct 14 at 8:38pm by Rotowire.com
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In clear for Week 6
Brady (thumb) doesn't have an injury designation for Thursday's game at Philadelphia, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: The Buccaneers listed Brady as a limited participant on the first two Week 6 practice reports, only for the quarterback to bump up to all activity Wednesday, thus clearing him to suit up. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Wednesday that Brady's right thumb injury is an issue he'll be able to play through, and the quarterback will have all of his key weapons but Rob Gronkowski (ribs) available Thursday.
Published: Wed, Oct 13 at 11:47am by Rotowire.com
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Reps capped in practice
Brady (thumb) was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: Though he's appearing on the practice report as a limited participant for the second straight day, Brady's right thumb injury isn't expected to prevent him from playing Thursday against the Eagles. Per Greg Auman of The Athletic, Brady said his thumb is "no serious issue at all," and the veteran quarterback anticipates the soreness he's currently experiencing will go away in the next two days. Even so, Brady may still need to practice fully Wednesday in order to avoid carrying a questionable…read more
Published: Tue, Oct 12 at 2:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Listed as limited on report
The Buccaneers listed Brady (thumb) as a limited participant on Monday's estimated practice report, Carmen Vitali of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Though Brady could have his practice reps capped on a short week after he hurt the thumb on his throwing hand in Sunday's blowout win over the Dolphins, head coach Bruce Arians suggested the injury won't prevent the veteran quarterback from playing Thursday against the Eagles. The 44-year-old turned in another huge performance in the Buccaneers' Week 5 rout, completing 30 of 41 attempts for 411 yards and a season-high five touchdowns.
Published: Mon, Oct 11 at 2:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Thumb injury not considered serious
Brady picked up a thumb injury during Sunday's blowout win over the Dolphins, but he remains on track for Thursday's contest against the Eagles, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Brady was spotted icing his hand during Sunday's victory over Miami, but whatever the details of his thumb injury, it didn't stop him from throwing five touchdowns and piling up 411 passing yards. With just a few days until Tampa Bay travels to Philadelphia for a Thursday Night Football matchup, the team could opt to limit Brady's reps in practice, but at this time there's no reason to worry about the injury impacting his fantasy potential. Through the first five weeks of the season, Brady has…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 11 at 7:22am by Rotowire.com
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Throws five TDs in blowout win
Brady completed 30 of 41 passes for 411 yards and five touchdowns in Sunday's 45-17 win over the Dolphins. He added 13 yards on his lone rushing attempt.
Analysis: Brady found Giovani Bernard for a 10-yard touchdown in the first quarter, then added touchdowns of 62 and four yards to Antonio Brown in the second before rounding out his day with scores of 34 and 22 yards to Mike Evans in the fourth. He had just one touchdown pass over the last two games after totaling nine in Weeks 1 and 2, but Brady bounced back to bring his TD:INT to 15:2. Brady will be right back in action Thursday in a Week 6 trip to Philadelphia, and he's four touchdowns away from…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 10 at 1:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Sets NFL passing record
Brady completed 22 of 43 pass attempts for 269 yards and no touchdowns in Sunday's 19-17 win over the Patriots.
Analysis: Brady struggled at his old stomping grounds, failing to record a touchdown for the first time in 14 contests and finishing with his lowest completion rate (51 percent) over that span. The future Hall of Fame quarterback did get the last laugh against his former club and coach, earning the team win while surpassing Drew Brees to set the all-time NFL passing yardage record. Fantasy managers shouldn't be dissuaded by this poor statistical performance, as this game clearly applied more pressure…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 3 at 9:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Tops 400 passing yards
Brady completed 41 of his 55 pass attempts for 432 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in Sunday's Week 3 loss to the Rams. He added three rushes for 14 yards and an additional touchdown.
Analysis: Brady was responsible for nearly all of the Buccaneers' offensive production, as the team had only 13 rushing attempts as compared to his 55 pass attempts. Due to game script, he spread the ball around, with the result being that six receivers earned at least five targets. His longest pass of the day went for 32 yards to Giovani Bernard, though Brady completed six passes of at least 20 yards to five different pass catchers. In addition to his effort through the air, Brady also led the team in…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 26 at 5:49pm by Rotowire.com
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In elite form Sunday
Brady completed 24 of 36 passes for 276 yards with five touchdowns and no interceptions in the Buccaneers' 48-25 win over the Falcons on Sunday. He also netted six yards on his sole rush and lost a fumble.
Analysis: The numbers essentially tell the story, and Brady was as good as his final line implies. The future Hall of Famer continued his career-long dominance of the Falcons, hitting 10 different pass catchers overall while throwing a pair of touchdown passes apiece to Mike Evans and Rob Gronkowski and another to Chris Godwin. Through two games, Brady appears to be maximizing his textbook knowledge of Bruce Arians' aggressive scheme, having already produced 655 passing yards and a 9:2 TD:INT. He'll have…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 19 at 4:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Outduels Prescott in wild win
Brady completed 32 of 50 passes for 379 yards with four touchdowns and two interceptions in the Buccaneers' 31-29 win over the Cowboys on Thursday night.
Analysis: The future Hall of Famer and his Buccaneers teammates looked to already be in midseason form with a nine-play, 94-yard march in the first quarter that culminated in a five-yard touchdown catch by Chris Godwin, but the battle was just getting started. Brady ultimately would be tested stringently by a sensational effort from opposite number Dak Prescott and his talented offensive teammates, but the 44-year-old responded by honing in on the trio of Antonio Brown, Godwin and Rob Gronkowski, who put…read more
Published: Thu, Sep 9 at 9:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Had February bout with COVID
Brady recently revealed he was infected with COVID-19 back in February, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis: Brady apparently tested positive shortly after the Buccaneers' championship boat parade, although the bout with the virus doesn't appear to have impeded his offseason training in any manner. The future Hall of Fame quarterback also underwent offseason knee surgery but was able to practice without restrictions in training camp and thrive during preseason action, leaving him primed for Thursday's Week 1 home showdown against the returning Dak Prescott and his Cowboys teammates.
Published: Sat, Sep 4 at 9:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Looks ready to go
Brady completed 11 of 14 passes for 154 yards, a touchdown and no interceptions in Saturday's preseason game against the Texans.
Analysis: Brady handled the team's first three drives in the preseason finale. He got off to a slow start, going three-and-out on the first drive. On the next possession, the team played exclusively in a hurry-up offense and out of shotgun, during which Brady completed multiple passes to Chris Godwin and Mike Evans. The drive ended with a 24-yard toss to Godwin to reach the end zone. Brady has nothing to prove in the preseason at this point in his career, though he certainly appears ready for a Week 1…read more
Published: Sat, Aug 28 at 11:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Unlikely to play Saturday
Coach Bruce Arians doesn't anticipate Brady playing in Saturday's preseason game against the Titans, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: After making a cameo in the Buccaneers' exhibition opener this past Saturday versus the Bengals, Brady may not see in-game action again until Week 1, limiting him to just one preseason possession. If that's the case, rookie second-rounder Kyle Trask could be in line for plenty of snaps with the rest of the QB room composed of veterans Blaine Gabbert and Ryan Griffin.
Published: Mon, Aug 16 at 4:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Expected to start Saturday
Brady will start Saturday's preseason opener against Cincinnati unless rain creates poor field conditions, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis: The forecast calls for rain in Cincinnati on Friday, but everything should be clear long before the 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff Saturday evening. Brady likely will play one or two drives in the first quarter before giving way to fellow QBs Blaine Gabbert, Ryan Griffin and Kyle Trask.
Published: Thu, Aug 12 at 7:47am by Rotowire.com
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Expected to play Saturday
Coach Bruce Arians suggested Brady will play in Saturday's preseason game against Cincinnati, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: Arians was asked about Brady specifically and responded that "everyone" would play. There was no preseason in Brady's first year with the team, but Arians did play most of his starters (including Jameis Winston) in the 2019 exhibition opener. Brady doesn't seem to have any limitations after February surgery to address a torn MCL, and it sounds like he'll be out there Saturday, if only for a series or two.
Published: Mon, Aug 9 at 8:10am by Rotowire.com
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Practicing without brace
Brady is practicing without a brace or wrap over his surgically repaired knee, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Brady played through an MCL tear last season and then had surgery to repair the injury in February. He made it back for June minicamp as a partial participant, and it seems he's now cleared for the start of training camp, preparing to defend his title on a Bucs team that looks much the same as last year's Super Bowl-winning squad. There were some close calls in free agency, but the Bucs ultimately re-signed Leonard Fournette, Antonio Brown and Rob Gronkowski, along with defensive starters…read more
Published: Mon, Jul 26 at 7:11am by Rotowire.com
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Rehabbing from MCL tear
Brady (knee) played through an MCL tear last season, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
Analysis: Greg Auman of the Tampa Bay Times reported Thursday that Brady initially suffered a partial MCL tear in his final season with the Patriots but played through the injury in 2020 before getting surgery in February. Rapoport now suggests it was a full MCL tear, further adding to Brady's legend. In any case, the veteran quarterback participated in a portion of June minicamp, perhaps setting him up to be ready for the start of minicamp in late July. As was the case last season, Brady will have one…read more
Published: Thu, Jul 15 at 1:22pm by Rotowire.com
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Nearly healed from knee surgery
Coach Bruce Arians said Brady (knee) took part in more drills than anticipated in Tuesday's minicamp session, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: According to Arians, Brady was only held out of blitz-pickup drills, an indication the Buccaneers are comfortable with where the veteran quarterback stands in his recovery from the surgery he underwent on his left knee in February. Brady could continue to face some light restrictions when training camp begins in a month and a half, but any limitations likely would just be precautionary.
Published: Tue, Jun 8 at 7:58am by Rotowire.com
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Soon to resume throwing
Coach Bruce Arians said Friday that Brady (knee) will begin throwing next week, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Arians said he told Brady to "just take your time and make sure you're right," a hint the veteran signal-caller could be eased back into action when June's mandatory minicamp kicks off. Previous indications had been that Brady would begin mandatory minicamp as a full participant, but it wouldn't be shocking for him to be limited early. All indications have been that Brady's rehab from offseason knee surgery is proceeding on track, and being cleared to resume throwing is another positive step.…read more
Published: Fri, May 14 at 12:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Knee surgery worse than thought
Brady's offseason knee surgery was far more serious than initially assumed but the veteran quarterback still projects to be available for mandatory minicamp in June, Ben Volin of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Brady himself contradicted reports earlier in the offseason the veteran quarterback was simply undergoing a simple "clean-up procedure", but it's unclear how serious in nature the surgery actually was. All the reports post-surgery seem to indicate Brady's rehab is going according to plan, but it still wouldn't be shocking if the Buccaneers ease the 43-year-old back into playing shape.
Published: Fri, May 14 at 8:34am by Rotowire.com
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Hoping to be ready for minicamp
Brady said Sunday that his recovery from offseason knee surgery continues to progress well, and he's hoping to be ready by mandatory minicamp in June, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Brady's rehab continues to go as planned, and it sounds like his knee should be fully healed well before the start of the season. It wouldn't be surprising to see the Buccaneers take it easy on the veteran quarterback in the preseason because he has little to gain from exhibition games at this point in his career, but Brady should be firing on all cylinders by the time the games start to count.
Published: Sun, Apr 18 at 10:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Recovery progressing well
General manager Jason Licht said Thursday that Brady (knee) is progressing "very well" in his recovery from the "minor surgical procedure" he underwent February, Jenna Laine of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Licht declined to offer a specific timetable for the star quarterback's full recovery, but it doesn't look like this offseason's minor knee surgery is causing any concern for Brady as he looks toward his age-44 campaign. Coach Bruce Arians said back in February that he expects Brady to be ready for 7-on-7 drills by June, if the league allows such activities by then. Arians also mentioned that OTAs aren't necessarily crucial for a veteran of Brady's caliber. In any case, there don't appear to be…read more
Published: Thu, Apr 1 at 6:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Extension finalized
Brady (knee) and the Buccaneers agreed to terms Friday on a contract extension that will lock him up through the 2022 season, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Brady's deal is a four-year extension that voids to a one-year extension. The exact terms of the contract have yet to surface, though Ian Rapoport of NFL Network notes that the three voidable years allow the Buccaneers to retain some cap space while locking up the seven-time Super Bowl champion for the next two seasons. Heading into his age-44 season, Brady is no doubt cognizant of Tampa Bay's challenges to keep the talent-abundant roster around him intact. The team has already applied the…read more
Published: Fri, Mar 12 at 7:26am by Rotowire.com
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Should be ready for OTAs
Brady underwent successful knee surgery last week, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said that Brady was merely having a clean-up procedure, but Rapoport relays that the surgery was slightly more significant than Arians indicated. Nevertheless, Brady is expected to be ready to go if the league allows the offseason program to begin in May or June, and he'll certainly be 100 percent for the start of the 2021 season. As Brady heads into his age-44 season, he faces some uncertainty with the talent that will be surrounding him, as the likes of…read more
Published: Wed, Mar 3 at 4:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Scheduled for minor surgery
Brady will have offseason surgery to address discomfort in his knee, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: This doesn't sound like anything serious that would still be a problem in August or September, but it is possible Brady misses offseason practices if the Bucs are able to hold any. All signs point to the veteran QB sticking around for 2021, his age-44 season, leading a star-studded team that has a bunch of key players scheduled for free agency. The group includes Leonard Fournette, Chris Godwin, Antonio Brown and Rob Gronkowski, though the latter doesn't seem inclined to play for any team…read more
Published: Thu, Feb 11 at 1:41pm by Rotowire.com
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Efficient, mistake-free in SB win
Brady completed 21 of 29 passes for 201 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions during the Buccaneers' 31-9 win over the Chiefs in Super Bowl LV on Sunday. He also netted minus-1 yard on four carries and committed a fumble that he recovered.
Analysis: While the passing yardage was positively ordinary, it doesn't come close to telling the tale of how effective Brady was in his 10th Super Bowl appearance. The future Hall of Famer's vast experience in the highest-stakes game of the year was evident during a highly efficient first half in which Brady compiled all three of his passing touchdowns. The 43-year-old connected with Rob Gronkowski for scoring tosses of eight and 17 yards before hitting Antonio Brown from one yard out just before…read more
Published: Sun, Feb 7 at 7:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Could play beyond 2021?
Brady suggested Monday that he could continue playing in the NFL after his current contract expires, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Currently in the first season of a two-year contract, Brady is one win away from his seventh Super Bowl ring. Both Brady and TE Rob Gronkowski have hinted at staying in Tampa Bay for the 2021 campaign, and it now sounds like the legendary QB could stick around even longer. As for the immediate future, Brady will face the Chiefs on Sunday, becoming the first QB to start a Super Bowl in his home stadium.
Published: Mon, Feb 1 at 12:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Works through picks in historic win
Brady completed 20 of 36 passes for 280 yards with three touchdowns and three interceptions in the Buccaneers' 31-26 win over the Packers in Sunday's NFC Championship Game. He also lost a yard on a game-ending kneel-down play.
Analysis: Brady and the Buccaneers navigated more than their fair share of adversity throughout the hard-fought victory, and the future Hall of Famer personally had to endure a trio of interceptions in the second half that helped bring the Packers back into the game and change the dynamic of what appeared to be turning into a rout after Brady's third touchdown pass. The turnovers somewhat marred the 43-year-old's final stat line, but he still leveraged his unmatched experience in high-stakes postseason…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 24 at 3:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Efficient in divisional-round win
Brady completed 18 of 33 passes for 199 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in the Buccaneers' 30-20 divisional-round win over the Saints on Sunday. He also rushed five times for two yards and another score and fumbled once but recovered.
Analysis: Leading an impressive balanced attack against a stingy all-round defense, Brady managed to stay away from any turnovers and managed the limited presence of Antonio Brown to help the Buccaneers notch the tough road win. Brady was able to turn in serviceable numbers despite top targets Chris Godwin and Mike Evans combining for just five receptions for 38 yards and a touchdown (Evans), with the future Hall of Famer improvising by heavily relying on Cameron Brate and Leonard Fournette (nine…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 17 at 7:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Hits big plays in playoff win
Brady completed 22 of 40 passes for 381 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in the Buccaneers' 31-23 wild-card win over Washington on Saturday night.
Analysis: The veteran of so many postseasons in New England unsurprisingly looked right in his element Saturday, showing good command against a tough Washington defense and remaining aggressive throughout. Brady recorded at least one pass of over 20 yards to five different pass catchers, and he worked around some uncharacteristic drops on the part of Chris Godwin to still pile up an impressive yardage total on just 22 completions. Dating back to Week 10 of the regular season, Brady has now eclipsed 340…read more
Published: Sat, Jan 9 at 8:44pm by Rotowire.com
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Sensational tune-up for postseason
Brady completed 26 of 41 passes for 399 yards with four touchdowns and one interception in the Buccaneers' 44-27 win over the Falcons on Sunday. He also gained three yards on five rushes.
Analysis: Despite losing Mike Evans to what might be a serious knee injury in the first quarter, Brady was undeterred, pivoting frequently to Chris Godwin and Antonio Brown for yet another spectacular statistical haul. The future Hall of Famer ultimately racked up a season-high yardage total, eclipsing the 300-yard mark for the fourth time in the last five games. His rapport with Brown -- who hauled in 11 of 14 targets for 138 yards and half of Brady's four touchdowns -- was especially encouraging,…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 3 at 1:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Expected to play Week 17
Brady is expected to start Sunday against the Falcons, despite the Buccaneers having already clinched a postseason spot, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Though the Buccaneers have locked up a postseason berth, playoff positioning is still at stake, so Brady will be back under center for the regular-season finale. A loss Week 17 would bump the Bucs down to the No. 6 seed in the NFC, which would require the team to play a road game in Green Bay, New Orleans or Seattle in the wild-card round, pending the results of Sunday's action. Conversely, a win would secure the No. 5 seed for the Bucs, who would visit the NFC East winner (Dallas, Washington…read more
Published: Wed, Dec 30 at 2:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Record-setting effort in one half
Brady completed 22 of 27 passes for 348 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions in the Buccaneers' 47-7 win over the Lions on Saturday. He was replaced by Blaine Gabbert to start the second half.
Analysis: The dominance of Brady and his offensive teammates was such that the future Hall of Famer's presence was only required for one record-setting half. Brady's passing yards were the most of any first half in his career and spearheaded a new Buccaneers team record of 410 total first-half yards as well. Additionally, the 43-year-old became the only other quarterback besides Baker Mayfield with four scoring tosses in a half this season, and his 36 touchdown passes on the campaign equal his best…read more
Published: Sat, Dec 26 at 1:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Racks up numbers in second half
Brady completed 31 of 45 passes for 390 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions in the Buccaneers' 31-27 win over the Falcons on Sunday. He also netted minus-2 yards on two rushes.
Analysis: Down 17-0 at the half, the Buccaneers unsurprisingly came out aggressive after halftime to the benefit of Brady's numbers. The future Hall of Famer finished with a season-high yardage figure while throwing multiple touchdown passes for the fifth consecutive contest. Brady finally connected with Antonio Brown for a score as well, with their 46-yard connection with 6:19 remaining proving to be the difference in the contest. The 21-year veteran now has five 300-yard efforts on the campaign and…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 20 at 1:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Efficient, mistake-free in win
Brady completed 15 of 23 passes for 196 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in the Buccaneers' 26-14 win over the Vikings on Sunday. He also netted minus-2 yards on three rushes.
Analysis: Coming out of a bye week where Brady and coach Bruce Arians had to deal with plenty of questions about the future Hall of Famer's uneven performance thus far in the offense, the legendary signal-caller didn't exactly dispel his doubters with his numbers, and he missed a couple of open receivers by a fairly wide margin in the first half as well. However, the 21-year veteran progressively settled in and eventually connected with Scotty Miller and Rob Gronkowski for his pair of scoring tosses.…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 13 at 1:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Hangs tough in losing effort
Brady completed 27 of 41 passes for 345 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions in the Buccaneers' 27-24 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday. He also lost a yard on his one rush.
Analysis: Brady's final line was solid from a fantasy perspective, though he only began to really hit his stride in the latter stages of the first half. The 21-year veteran broke the ice with a 37-yard scoring toss to Ronald Jones, and he then made things interesting with a pair of touchdown passes to Mike Evans in the fourth quarter. However, ball security also continued to be an issue, with Brady short-circuiting a pair of third-quarter drives with interceptions. The future Hall of Famer did at least…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 29 at 4:59pm by Rotowire.com
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Struggles in close loss
Brady completed 26 of 48 passes for 216 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in Monday night's 27-24 loss to the Rams.
Analysis: Brady struggled to stretch the field and dealt with significant pressure over the course of Monday's contest against an impressive Rams defense. Along with having another would-be interception dropped, Brady set new season lows in yards per passing attempt (4.5) and completion percentage (54.2) while attempting more passes than in any other game this year, as the Bucs were stymied on the ground as well. On the bright side, Brady showed continued chemistry with Antonio Brown and got both Mike…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 23 at 9:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Atones with massive numbers
Brady completed 28 of 39 passes for 341 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions in the Buccaneers' 46-23 win over the Panthers on Sunday. He also rushed twice for two yards and another score.
Analysis: Looking to put an embarrassing 38-3 loss to the Saints behind them, Brady and his teammates got off on the wrong foot when Ronald Jones lost a fumble on the Buccaneers' second play from scrimmage. However, the future Hall of Fame signal-caller eventually got his team settled down with a 10-play, 75-yard scoring march, and he spearheaded another pair of 70-plus-yard drives that culminated in 10 additional points before halftime. Brady appeared to have a bit too much mustard on the ball on a few…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 15 at 1:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Forgettable performance on SNF
Brady completed 22 of 38 pass attempts for 209 yards, no touchdowns and three interceptions in Sunday's 38-3 loss to the Saints.
Analysis: This was quite possibly the worst performance of Brady's illustrious career. Coach Bruce Arians and offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich could not scheme up anything against the Saints' defense. The handful of times a Buccaneer receiver beat his assignment, Brady simply failed to hit his targets in stride, resulting in ugly drops and three interceptions. The future Hall of Famer entered the contest with a 66.2 completion percentage and a 20:4 TD:INT, so as his former coach says, it's "on to the…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 9 at 1:14am by Rotowire.com
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Throws two touchdowns
Brady completed 28 of 40 passes for 279 yards and two touchdowns in Monday night's 25-23 win over the Giants.
Analysis: Brady and the Bucs endured a slow start but picked things up after halftime. The quarterback found long-time target Rob Gronkowski for a three-yard touchdown midway through the third, then took the lead again with an eight-yard score to Mike Evans in the fourth. In doing so, Brady brought his season touchdown tally to 20 while going a fourth straight game without an interception. With three consecutive wins as well, Brady is in stellar form ahead of Sunday's night's showdown against Drew Brees…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 2 at 8:39pm by Rotowire.com
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Racks up four TD passes in win
Brady completed 33 of 45 passes for 369 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions in the Buccaneers' 45-20 win over the Raiders on Sunday. He also scored a one-yard rushing touchdown on his only carry.
Analysis: Brady was masterful in putting together his second 369-yard effort of the campaign, completing a season-best 73.3 percent of his attempts in the process. The future Hall of Famer spread the wealth Sunday, hitting Rob Gronkowski, Scotty Miller, Chris Godwin and Tyler Johnson from five, 33, four and one yard, respectively, for his quartet of scoring throws. Prior to his aerial assault, he opened the scoring for the Buccaneers with his one-yard sneak to cap off a 10-play, 77-yard first-quarter…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 25 at 4:44pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets maintenance day
Brady isn't practicing Wednesday, but the team confirmed his lack of participation isn't related to injury, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: A Brady absence of any kind is naturally newsworthy, but Laine's report assuages any fears of the future Hall of Famer being beset by injury. Brady is coming off his lowest passing yardage total of the season (166) in a win over the Packers, but one that was complemented by two touchdowns and no interceptions in a comfortable 38-10 win for the Buccaneers.
Published: Wed, Oct 21 at 10:58am by Rotowire.com
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Quiet day in big win
Brady completed 17 of 27 passes for 166 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 38-10 win over the Packers.
Analysis: The highly anticipated shootout between Brady and Aaron Rodgers never materialized as the Bucs' defense ended up dominating the game. Brady still tossed multiple TD passes for the fourth time in six games even though Tampa spent most of the second half running the ball and chewing up clock, and he'll take a strong 14:4 TD:INT into Week 7's trip to Las Vegas.
Published: Sun, Oct 18 at 7:55pm by Rotowire.com
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Comes up short on final drive
Brady completed 25 of 41 passes for 253 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions in the Buccaneers' 20-19 loss to the Bears on Thursday. He also netted zero yards on three rushes and fumbled once but recovered.
Analysis: Brady was working with a short-handed pass-catching corps missing Chris Godwin (hamstring) and Justin Watson (chest), but he was able to partly make up for their absences by connecting with Tyler Johnson, Rob Gronkowski and Cameron Brate for nearly half (12) of his 25 completions. Brady also rang up Mike Evans (ankle) for his sixth touchdown pass of the season to the Pro Bowl receiver, but the future Hall of Fame quarterback notably came up short in a late-game scenario he's often thrived in.…read more
Published: Thu, Oct 8 at 8:46pm by Rotowire.com
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Excels in comeback win
Brady completed 30 of 46 passes for 369 yards with five touchdowns and one interception in the Buccaneers' 38-31 win over the Chargers on Sunday. He also netted minus-3 yards on three rushes.
Analysis: Everything about the interconference battle seemed to go opposite what was expected, with Brady's final line a byproduct of the unpredictable nature of the contest. The future Hall of Famer ended up having to put the game on his shoulders despite being down Chris Godwin (hamstring), as the Chargers owned a surprising 24-14 lead at halftime. Brady was especially stellar in the second half, leading four scoring drives and capping three of them with touchdown passes to O.J. Howard (Achilles),…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 4 at 1:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Best game yet as Buc
Brady completed 25 of 38 passes for 297 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in the Buccaneers' 28-10 win over the Broncos on Sunday. He also netted zero yards on five rushes and had one fumble, but it was recovered by the offense.
Analysis: Brady unsurprisingly appears to be getting more comfortable in coach Bruce Arians' offense with each passing week, with Sunday's performance his most efficient yet in his three-game Buccaneers tenure. The future Hall of Famer continued to display excellent chemistry with MIke Evans near the goal line, hitting the Pro Bowl receiver for a pair of one-yard touchdown tosses. He also found Chris Godwin (hamstring), who'd missed Week 2 with a concussion, for another score, and he connected most often…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 27 at 4:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Solid but unspectacular Week 2
Brady completed 23 of 35 passes for 217 yards with one touchdown and one interception in the Buccaneers' 31-17 win over the Panthers on Sunday. He also netted zero yards on his one rush and lost a fumble.
Analysis: Following a season-opening loss to the Saints in which he threw two interceptions, including a pick-six, Brady checked into Sunday's second straight divisional matchup looking to right the ship. Despite being hampered by the absence of Chris Godwin (concussion), the future Hall of Famer was able to put together a solid effort that nevertheless saw him commit two turnovers once again. However, as opposed to his miscues against New Orleans, the mistakes didn't come at critical moments for the…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 20 at 1:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Shaky in Bucs debut
Brady completed 23 of 36 passes for 239 yards and two touchdowns with two interceptions in Sunday's 34-23 loss to the Saints. He also ran three times for nine yards and a touchdown.
Analysis: While accounting for three scores, including a surprising two-yard TD scamper in the first quarter, is far from a terrible performance, Brady also did his best Jameis Winston impression in the third quarter when he tossed a pick-six to Janoris Jenkins, putting the Bucs in a 24-7 hole they were never able to climb out of. Brady is still adjusting to his new system and new teammates, so some initial hiccups should probably be expected. He should be able to put together a better result in Week 2…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 13 at 5:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Friday absence planned
Brady's day off from practice Friday was planned in order to give him consecutive days of rest, with the Buccaneers idle as a team Saturday, Carmen Vitali of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: The prize offseason acquisition has exceeded his already lofty expectations in early camp practices by all accounts, with long-time teammate and fellow new arrival Rob Gronkowski noting Thursday that Brady's arm seems even stronger than back during the tight end's rookie 2010 campaign. After a highly productive first week-plus of on-field work, Arians decided to give Brady a proverbial veteran's day off from the daily late-summer grind, jokingly noting he expects his quarterback to be "fresh as…read more
Published: Fri, Aug 21 at 9:06am by Rotowire.com
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Adapting well first week of camp
Brady had a good first several days of training camp and seems to be adapting well to both the Florida heat and coach Bruce Arians' offense, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports. "Yeah he's probably the least of my worries right now," Arians said Thursday. "He's where he needs to be."
Analysis: The 21-year-veteran has gotten off to a solid start by all accounts, although he only faced coordinator Todd Bowles' aggressive and complex defense for the first time Friday. The Buccaneers will progress to their first padded practice Monday, at which point Arians notes Brady will be challenged with processing information and testing his grasp of the offense "at a much higher pace." That process already began Friday, and Carmen Vitali of the team's official site notes Mike Edwards recorded the…read more
Published: Sat, Aug 15 at 10:30am by Rotowire.com
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Strong grasp of offense
Brady was described by head coach Bruce Arians on Tuesday as being "way ahead of the curve" in learning the Buccaneers' offense, Carmen Vitali of the team's official site reports. "He's a very bright guy," Arians added. "The terminology was the big thing and as we now get together, starting tomorrow, we'll start to collaborate a little bit more. I think he's in a great spot right now as far as that goes."
Analysis: Naturally, Brady, Arians and offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich haven't had any time together as of yet, although that's about to change with training camp kicking off. However, Brady received Arians' playbook soon after signing and subsequently held informal workouts for several weeks at Berkeley Preparatory School in the Tampa area with all of his key offensive teammates. Consequently, the future Hall of Famer has a strong foundation of the offense coming into camp, and Jenna Laine of…read more
Published: Tue, Jul 28 at 10:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Continues workouts despite risk
Brady continues to lead private workouts with teammates at a Tampa area high school despite recent positive coronavirus tests for other Buccaneers, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis: The future Hall of Famer began organizing the early morning sessions several weeks ago at Berkeley Preparatory School. The practices persisted Tuesday despite the rise in COVID-19 cases in Florida and the news that at least two Buccaneers players have tested positive for coronavirus, and despite a strongly worded recommendation from the NFLPA against players congregating for workouts until training camp. Brady led a group of approximately 12 players, including Rob Gronkowski, in Tuesday's…read more
Published: Tue, Jun 23 at 3:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Should have input into offense
Brady is expected to have a substantial degree of input into coach Bruce Arians' offense on game days this coming season, Luke Easterling of SI.com reports.
Analysis: While this may have been the default assumption of many given Brady's pedigree, there's some question as to how much an offensive system that's typically reliant on longer-developing downfield routes would have to be adapted to fit the future Hall of Famer's skill set and preferences. Brady has enjoyed great success getting the ball out quickly over his career, and Easterling reports the 21-year veteran will have "plenty of control over the call sheet on game day" and will provide Arians with…read more
Published: Wed, May 20 at 11:07am by Rotowire.com
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Getting Gronk in Tampa
Brady will have former Patriots teammate Rob Gronkowski as his No. 1 tight end in Tampa Bay during the 2020 season following the trade acquisition of the latter Tuesday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The arrival of Gronkowski after his one-year sabbatical first and foremost gives Brady a highly familiar target to work with as he acclimates to the only other team he's suited up for besides the Patriots during his stellar 20-year NFL career. Auman separately notes Brady's 78 career regular-season touchdown passes to Gronkowski are twice as many scoring connections as he's had with any other player, and the down-the-seam threat the 30-year-old tight end represents if healthy will make an…read more
Published: Tue, Apr 21 at 2:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Deal includes $50 million guaranteed
Brady's two-year deal with the Buccaneers includes $50 million guaranteed along with another $9 million in incentives, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Schefter also notes that the agreement includes a clause that prevents the team from franchise tagging the QB after two years, which suggests that Brady -- who turns 43 in August -- "has ideas of playing beyond this contract." In the meantime, he'll look forward to working with a talented group of pass-catchers in Tampa Bay that currently includes wide receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, as well as tight ends O.J. Howard and Cameron Brate.
Published: Fri, Mar 20 at 8:59am by Rotowire.com
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Two-year deal official
Brady has officially come to terms with the Buccaneers on a two-year contract, ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Brady, who turns 43 in August, is coming off a 2019 season in which he threw for 4,057 yards and logged a 27:8 TD:INT in 16 games for the Patriots, which drafted him in 2000. His fantasy prospects this coming campaign should be bolstered by the fact that his supporting cast now includes talented wideouts Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, along with a tight end corps featuring O.J. Howard and Cameron Brate .
Published: Fri, Mar 20 at 6:50am by Rotowire.com
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Finalizes deal with Tampa
Brady finalized a contract Wednesday with the Buccaneers that pays him up to $30 million on an annual basis, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: The exact terms of Brady's deal aren't fully known, but he's presumably joining the club on a two-year pact. The deal should become official at some point after 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, when free agents are first eligible to take physicals and sign contracts with teams. Though Brady saw his passing efficiency dip considerably in his final year with New England (60.8 completion percentage, 6.6 yards per attempt), the 42-year-old should at least benefit from a major upgrade in skill-position…read more
Published: Wed, Mar 18 at 6:39am by Rotowire.com
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On way to Tampa Bay
Brady is expected to sign with the Buccaneers as an unrestricted free agent, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: While the sides can't put pen to paper until 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday at the earliest, Brady's landing spot after 20 years with the Patriots is starting to come into focus. Once the move is official, he'll experience quite an upgrade in skill-position talent from what he had at his disposal in 2019: Mike Evans (hamstring) and Chris Godwin (hamstring) at wide receiver, and O.J. Howard and Cameron Brate at tight end.
Published: Tue, Mar 17 at 3:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Departure from franchise confirmed
The Patriots released statements Tuesday from CEO Robert Kraft and coach Bill Belichick confirming that Brady is leaving the team, while also thanking the QB for his outstanding 20-year tenure with the franchise.
Analysis: Per ESPN.com, the QB indicated earlier in the day via social media that he intended to move on from the franchise that selected him 199th overall in the 2000 NFL Draft. The 42-year-old is thus poised to sign with another team after free agency opens. The Patriots currently have QBs Jarrett Stidham and Cody Kessler under contract, but with Brady's departure looming, it seems likely that the team will add a veteran signal-caller either via trade or free agency.
Published: Tue, Mar 17 at 7:52am by Rotowire.com
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Leaving New England
Brady wrote an Instagram post suggesting he won't re-sign with the Patriots.
Analysis: The first post says, "my football journey will take place elsewhere" and the second says, "I don't know what my football future holds but it is time for me to open a new stage for my life and career." It's a clear indicator Brady won't be back with the Patriots in 2020, instead turning his focus toward finding a new team. Recent reports have connected him with the Buccaneers and Chargers.
Published: Tue, Mar 17 at 6:09am by Rotowire.com
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Chargers and Bucs in mix?
Now that Brady's agent can hear from other teams, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network relays that the Chargers and Buccaneers are expected to inquire about potentially signing the veteran QB.
Analysis: Rapoport adds that "of course New England wants him back," but in any case, Brady -- who the Patriots drafted back in 2000 -- is free to explore other options as NFL free agency looms. The 42-year-old is coming off a 2019 season in which he threw for 4,057 yards and logged a 27:8 TD:INT in 16 games.
Published: Mon, Mar 16 at 9:25am by Rotowire.com
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No offer from New England
The Patriots haven't reached out to Brady to discuss a new contract, Karen Guregian of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: On that note, ESPN's Jeff Darlington says he would be "stunned" if Brady re-signed with the Patriots. It sounds like an overstatement, but the point remains that the 42-year-old quarterback is seriously considering signing with a new team, or at least will listen to offers as a free agent next month. Potential suitors include the Raiders, Chargers, Colts, Titans and Bucs.
Published: Thu, Feb 27 at 6:08am by Rotowire.com
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Patriots prepared to make big offer
The Patriots are reportedly willing to offer Brady "in excess of $30 million per year" in order to keep the 42-year-old QB with the team, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Analysis: Brady, has in the past played on team-friendly contracts, but this time around it appears as though he's not looking to take a "hometown discount" in advance of free agency, which opens up March 18. While the report indicates the Patriots "are intent on keeping Brady," the veteran signal-caller could draw interest from the likes of the Chargers, as well as the Raiders, per Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. In any case, Brady will undoubtedly consider other variables on top of salary (for example, the…read more
Published: Sun, Feb 2 at 9:50am by Rotowire.com
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Looking ahead to free agency
Brady said he is "open-minded about the process" of becoming an unrestricted free agent, Mark Daniels of The Providence Journal reports.
Analysis: Asked about the possibility of playing for a different team, Brady predictably gave an evasive answer, neither confirming nor denying that he'd consider leaving the Patriots. His expiring contract includes a provision that precludes the team from using a franchise tag, but the Patriots do have exclusive negotiating rights until the 'legal tampering' period begins March 16. Free agency doesn't officially open until 4 p.m. ET on March 18, at which point Brady should be fully recovered from the…read more
Published: Mon, Jan 20 at 7:46am by Rotowire.com
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Dealt with foot injury down stretch
Brady played through a foot injury in addition to a lingering elbow issue over the final quarter of the Patriots' season, Michael Giardi of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Neither injury kept Brady from missing time, with the veteran signal-caller starting all 16 regular-season games along with Saturday's 20-13 loss to the Titans in the wild-card round of the playoffs. With that in mind, Brady's offseason training program shouldn't be interrupted in any significant way, but it's uncertain what the future might hold for the 42-year-old. Brady suggested after the postseason loss that "it's pretty unlikely" he'll retire in 2020, putting him on track to become a free…read more
Published: Mon, Jan 6 at 1:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Facing uncertain future
Brady completed 20 of 37 pass attempts for 209 yards and an interception in the team's wild-card round loss to the Titans.
Analysis: Brady led the Patriots on scoring drives on each of their first two possessions, resulting in 10 of their 13 points. However, the team was able to muster only 85 total yards in the second half, leading to his subpar stat line. Faced with a rotating supporting cast throughout the season, Brady posted one of the worst statistical performances of his career. Though now eliminated from the playoffs, Brady will remain in the spotlight as he is set to be a free agent, meaning he could play for a team…read more
Published: Sat, Jan 4 at 8:41pm by Rotowire.com
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Mediocre showing in shocking loss
Brady completed 16 of 29 passes for 221 yards with two touchdowns and one interception in the Patriots' 27-24 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.
Analysis: Brady put together serviceable final numbers from a fantasy perspective, but his pick-six early in the contest certainly gave the Dolphins an emotional boost that they'd ultimately parlay into an upset. The future Hall of Famer also couldn't get New England into field-goal range when he got the ball back with 24 seconds left, completing just one of three attempts before a series of laterals on the final play that culminated in a fumble. Brady and the Patriots head into the postseason in…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 29 at 3:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Ties Manning on all-time TD list
Brady completed 26 of 33 pass attempts for 271 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-17 win against the Bills. He also collected four rushing yards on four carries.
Analysis: The sage Brady pulled even to his arch nemesis Peyton Manning on the NFL's all-time passing touchdowns list (539), as New England captured its 11th consecutive division championship by virtue of a narrow victory over Buffalo. Though his final stat sheet doesn't necessarily pop off the page, Brady came through in the clutch moments Saturday by delivering back-to-back second-half scoring drives to overcome a 17-13 deficit. The two possessions spanned 136 yards and chewed 10:35 off the clock,…read more
Published: Sat, Dec 21 at 5:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Tosses two touchdowns in win
Brady completed 15 of 29 passes for 128 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 34-13 win over the Bengals.
Analysis: Much has been made this season about Brady's lack of trust in his receivers, but the veteran passer sure continues to have faith in running back James White, who took a flip out into the flat for a 23-yard touchdown to cap New England's opening drive. With a suffocating defensive performance and strong ground game, Brady didn't have to do much else down the stretch. A nice, efficient performance was a welcome sight, but Brady is still in the middle of arguably the biggest statistical rut of his…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 15 at 2:37pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs full practice
Brady (elbow) practiced fully Wednesday.
Analysis: The veteran quarterback could have his practice reps scaled back some Thursday, as he did last week, but at this stage, there's little doubt that Brady will be out there Sunday against the Bengals.
Published: Wed, Dec 11 at 1:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Downplays elbow issue
Brady sported a wrap on his right elbow following Sunday's loss to the Chiefs, but he's not worried about his Week 15 status, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports. "I just got hit right on my elbow," the QB noted. "It's fine. Probably be on the injury report, but I'll be there next Sunday" against the Bengals.
Analysis: While there's little doubt that the QB will tough things out this coming Sunday against Cincinnati, Brady's elbow issue is something he's been managing "bordering on two months," per Michael Giardi of NFL Network. In addition to being banged up, Brady's weapons in the passing game beyond Julian Edelman and running back James White have been inconsistent and the QB will need to develop increased rapport with his secondary targets in order for New England's offense to get back on track in the…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 9 at 9:26am by Rotowire.com
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Another quiet performance in loss
Brady (elbow) completed 19 of 36 passes for 169 yards and a touchdown with one interception in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: He added 20 rushing yards on two carries. The veteran quarterback once again wasn't able to get much going through the air -- he has failed to top 216 passing yards in three of the last four games and has thrown one or zero TDs in four of the last five. Brady showed up to his post-game interview with a large ice bag on his elbow, per Michael Giardi of NFL Network, a somewhat concerning development considering he was listed as limited on Thursday's injury report due to elbow soreness. With the…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 6:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Removed from injury report
Brady (elbow, toe) was removed from the Patriots' injury report Friday and won't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Analysis: Brady was added to the injury report Thursday after the two issues limited his activity in practice, but he was apparently able to do enough Friday to gain clearance for the Week 14 matchup. He'll head into the contest with two of his top targets (Julian Edelman and Mohamed Sanu) listed as questionable with injuries of their own, though neither receiver looks in major peril of missing the contest. Brady is coming off a 326-yard passing performance in last weekend's loss to the Texans, with the…read more
Published: Fri, Dec 6 at 1:22pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited at practice Thursday
Brady (toe/right elbow) was limited at practice Thursday, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.
Analysis: Brady was a full participant Wednesday, but he was downgraded to limited Thursday. So far there's nothing to suggest that the QB will miss Sunday's game against the Chiefs, but it remains to be seen if he'll log another limited session Friday or resume practicing fully to close the week.
Published: Thu, Dec 5 at 2:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Late flurry leads to strong line
Brady completed 24 of 47 pass attempts for 326 yards, three touchdowns and an interception in Sunday's 28-22 loss to Houston.
Analysis: Brady was looking like he was losing the fight with Father Time for the first half of this contest, but the ageless wonder caught fire in the second half and nearly pulled off an incredible comeback on the back of his three touchdown passes. The lack of an outside threat has certainly put a cap on what Brady can do, as he is forced to dink and dunk his way down the field these days (career-low 6.7 yards per attempt). Brady may not be the top-five fantasy quarterback this season we have become…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 1 at 11:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Good to go against Houston
Brady (elbow) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Texans after practicing fully Friday.
Analysis: Brady logged a limited practice Thursday, but that was evidently maintenance related based on his full participation Friday. Who he'll be throwing to this weekend isn't quite as clear, given that Mohamed Sanu (ankle), Phillip Dorsett (concussion) and Julian Edelman (shoulder) are among the 17 players the team lists as questionable this week. With that in mind, Edelman is probably the most likely of the trio to suit up, and it appears as though Dorsett should be available. Meanwhile, Sanu seems…read more
Published: Fri, Nov 29 at 2:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited practice Thursday
Brady (elbow) was limited at practice Thursday, Doug Kyed of NESN.com reports.
Analysis: Brady was listed as a full participant Wednesday, but there's a pretty good chance that his limitations Thursday were maintenance-related. We'll check back on Brady's status Friday to see if the QB is listed as questionable for Sunday night's game against the Texans or approaches the contest minus an injury designation.
Published: Thu, Nov 28 at 12:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Quiet performance in win
Brady completed 17 of 37 passes for 190 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 13-9 win over the Cowboys.
Analysis: Neither offense could get much going on a rainy afternoon in Foxboro, but Brady was still able to connect with N'Keal Harry for a 10-yard TD in the first quarter that ended up being the difference in the game. It's the fifth time in the last six games the veteran QB has thrown one or fewer touchdowns, but Brady should get an opportunity to produce better fantasy value in Week 13's road game against a vulnerable Texans secondary.
Published: Sun, Nov 24 at 9:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Set to play Sunday
Brady (right elbow) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
Analysis: Brady, who was limited by his elbow issue at Friday's practice, is out there as expected, but his Week 12 playing context isn't ideal. He's toughing it out through an injury, Sunday's weather in Foxborough isn't optimal, plus wide receivers Mohamed Sanu (ankle) and Phillip Dorsett (concussion) are both inactive.
Published: Sun, Nov 24 at 12:13pm by Rotowire.com
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On track to start Sunday
Brady (right elbow) -- who was added to the Patriots' injury report Friday after being limited at practice -- is in line to start Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Rapoport's report backs up what Mike Reiss of ESPN.com relayed Friday. In any case, the QB's Week 12 status will be confirmed upon the release of the Patriots' inactives in advance of Sunday's 4:25 ET kickoff. Though Brady is on track to start Sunday's contest, note that two of his key pass catchers -- Mohamed Sanu (ankle) and Phillip Dorsett (concussion) -- are iffy for the contest, plus rain and less-than-balmy weather could be a factor at Foxborough, according to Zack Cox of NESN.com.
Published: Sun, Nov 24 at 7:42am by Rotowire.com
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Expected to play Sunday
Brady's right elbow issue "won't keep him out of Sunday's game" against the Cowboys, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Brady officially is questionable for the contest after being listed as limited at Friday's practice, but his Week 12 status doesn't appear to be in danger after all. Of the dozen players listed as questionable by the Patriots on Friday's injury report, wideouts Mohamed Sanu (ankle) and Phillip Dorsett (concussion) are the team's key skill-position players whose Sunday status seems less certain.
Published: Fri, Nov 22 at 2:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Added to Week 12 injury report
The Patriots list Brady (right elbow) as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys after the QB logged a limited practice Friday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Brady's Friday addition to the Patriots' injury report is notable, and his status will now need to be monitored in advance of Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. It remains to be seen if he's in real danger of missing the contest, but note that Jarrett Stidham is listed as Brady's top backup.
Published: Fri, Nov 22 at 1:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Quiet afternoon in win
Brady completed 26 of 47 passes for 216 yards in Sunday's 17-10 win over the Eagles.
Analysis: On a windy day in Philly, the Patriots didn't attempt to attack downfield much and relied on a dink-and-dunk passing game that resulted in a YPA of 4.6 for Brady, and Julian Edelman ended up throwing the team's only TD on a bit of trickery in the red zone. The 42-year-old quarterback is on pace to throw fewer than 25 touchdowns in a full season for the first time since 2006, but with the Pats still racking up wins, don't expect the game plan to change much. That said, Brady will get to face a…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 6:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Solid results in loss
Brady (shoulder) completed 30 of 46 pass attempts for 285 yards, a touchdown and an interception in Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Ravens.
Analysis: Lamar Jackson and the Ravens' unconventional offense exposed what was the league's best defense Sunday, forcing Brady to play from behind and attempt a season-high 46 passes. The 42-year-old wonder wasn't able to connect down the field with much success (6.2 yards per attempt), but the volume led to 285 passing yards, his best mark since Week 6. The team may need to rely on Brady's arm following the upcoming bye week, as a four-game stretch against high-powered offenses will take place,…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 3 at 10:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady pinpoints WR Mike Evans deep over middle for 30-yard gain.
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