Tom Brady Sends Clear Message on Controversial Chiefs Decision in Super Bowl LIX

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Tom Brady Sends Clear Message on Controversial Chiefs Decision in Super Bowl LIX

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Max Escarpio | Last updated Feb 9, 2025 8:27 PM ET

Fox Sports color commentator Tom Brady covered his first Super Bowl matchup on Sunday.

Brady was in the booth alongside play-by-play announcer Kevin Burkhardt, sharing their commentary on a matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles.

During the game, Brady commented on an unnecessary roughness penalty against the Chiefs. Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert went up for a catch and was hit by Chiefs defensive back Trent McDuffie after the ball slipped through his hands.

Following the unnecessary roughness penalty, Brady shared his thoughts on the play. He was clearly in disagreement with the call.

"I don't like that one, either," Brady said. "Look, I was on the end of the Tuck Rule and I was glad Twitter wasn't around then."

Brady also disagreed with this call against the Chiefs.

"I don't like that one, either...Look, I was on the end of the Tuck Rule and I was glad Twitter wasn't around then."pic.twitter.com/sYunedbrZN
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The Chiefs ultimately ended up going into the locker room at halftime with a 24-0 deficit, the second-biggest first-half deficit in Super Bowl history. The Denver Broncos trailed the Washington Redskins 35-10 at halftime of Super Bowl XXII in January 1988.

They finished the first half with 23 total yards, one first down and were 0-for-6 on third-down conversions.

The Chiefs entered Super Bowl LIX looking to become the first team to win three straight Super Bowls, after winning in 2022 and 2023, but a rough first-half puts that historic feat in jeopardy.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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