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‘Torch Being Passed to These Young Guys’: NFL World Shows No Mercy for Tom Brady After Video of Interaction With Lamar Jackson Gets Taken Out of Context

Published 10/29/2022, 4:30 PM EDT

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What happens when an up-and-coming QB clashes with the greatest quarterback in the game? Fans get a great game for sure. That’s exactly what happened in Week 8 game between the Buccaneers and the Ravens. But the real moment was when the legend came up after the game and congratulated the youngster. That’s what Tom Brady did for Lamar Jackson.

Fans got to see the two generations of QBs clash in game week eight. Brady lost the game but won hearts with his gesture.

Tom Brady congratulates Lamar Jackson

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers hosted the Baltimore Ravens in Thursday Night Football for a week eight clash. Lamar Jackson led the Ravens to a memorable victory against the hosts. It was a hard-fought game that was thoroughly enjoyed by fans.

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But what made the talking point for the NFL world was that Tom Brady came up to Jackson after the game to personally congratulate him.

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This gesture from Brady won the hearts of the NFL world. But some fans showed no mercy, and they took the video out of context.

This fan had this to say.

A fan said Tom was touched by greatness.

However, some fans appreciated the gesture.

This fan sees the torch being passed to the next generation of QBs.

A fan takes it as a sign that Jackson will be heading to Tampa next year.

This fan says that the game recognizes the game.

It is love for this fan.

A fan had a different question in mind.

It would definitely be a night to remember for Jackson.

The Buccaneers lose yet another

The Buccaneers have not had a season that was expected of them. They had won just three out of seven games going into this one. It was a must-win for them but Lamar Jackson and the Ravens had other ideas.

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The Buccaneers started strong and even though the second quarter was a stalemate, they went into halftime with a 10-7 lead. The Ravens came out with a strong response in the third quarter and took 14 points without giving any. The last quarter was evenly contested but, in the end, the Ravens ran away as 27-22 winners.

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Jackson had a 238-yard game with two passing touchdowns. He completed 27 of his 38 pass attempts with no interceptions. Brady had better yardage with 325 yards thrown in the game. But he could manage just one passing touchdown. Moreover, he could complete just 26 of his 44 passes.

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The Bucs are now 3-5 after game week eight and will have to turn the season around. The Ravens, on the other hand, boast a 5-3 record and would eye sealing a playoff spot soon.

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Shivam Pratap Singh

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Shivam Pratap Singh originally hails from Punjab, India. After completing his Master's degree from Jamia Millia Islamia, he joined the world of media with a stint at Opoyi. While he was there, he started to follow the NFL.
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Hitesh Nigam