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Gisele Bündchen might be a trailblazing figure on the runway. But there was a time when NFL fans, particularly Foxborough diehards, were furious with her. It dates back to Super Bowl XLVI when the Patriots suffered one of the biggest upsets. However, the fans and the Patriots organization when the Brazilian supermodel broke the team’s code of brotherhood.

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Tom Brady and Eli Manning clashed in Super Bowl XLVI during the Patriots-Giants collision. Brady slung a critical pass towards Wes Welker during the fourth quarter. However, the WR failed to grab it. That errant pass has been a source of contention amongst Patriots fans. But the post-game rant by Gisele Bündchen sparked a dispute within the Patriots’ organization.

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According to TMZ, “Tom’s teammates feel betrayed by Gisele’s behavior — the Pats organization is a brotherhood and Gisele’s pot shot violated the code — which is basically… win as a team, lose as a team.”

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After the game, some Giants fans heckled Gisele Bündchen by yelling the Giants QB owned his husband. After the yell, the supermodel snapped and led his outburst. She exclaimed, “My husband cannot f***ing throw the ball and catch the ball at the same time. I can’t believe they dropped the ball so many times.” However, she did not holler directly at the fan.

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The Brady-Bundchen marital turmoil is the media spice of the hour. But the supermodel’s post-game outburst over the receivers made her like a villain gaming the Boston fanbase.

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Wes Welker reacted to the post-game outburst by Gisele Bündchen

The fifth episode of ESPN’s Man in the Arena docuseries focused on the Patriots’ undefeated season. The segment also included Wes Welker’s epic mistake and Gisele Bündchen’s headline-grabbing post-game reaction. It had interviews over the situation, and Wes Welker kept his sentiments open.

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Wes Welker mentioned“I know where her heart is, and I know who she is, so I almost agreed with her at the time. I was more mad at myself. It’s just funny that you get remembered by the one (play). It’s just something that I’ve got to move on from.”

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Despite Bündchen’s outrage, Welker has no ill will against her. In 2012, the couple vacationed with the WRs and his wife in Costa Rica. Even so, the incomplete catch remains a notable moment in NFL history.

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Pavitra Shome is a senior NFL writer at EssentiallySports. A specialist in NFL Draft and trade, Pavitra is our very own QB when it comes to NFL coverage with nearly 1700 articles under his belt. A Master’s Degree holder in Journalism and Mass Communication, Pavitra uses his editorial judgment to distinguish between a plain rumor and a distinct possibility. A lifetime fan of Tom Brady, Pavitra has recently taken to the new NFL sensation, Patrick Mahomes. He believes the NFL QB transition won’t last for too long thanks to exciting new talent emerging in recent times. Pavitra’s penchant for breaking news and insider knowledge keeps him on the hunt and staying connected with fans. His story on “What Is Going On?”: ‘Reckless’ Referees Hit ‘Rigged’ Cage As NFL Fans Demand AI To Officiate Chiefs-Bengals Epic is a testimony to his ability to be on top of his game. Pavitra aspires to be in the big league of Ian Rapoport, Adam Schefter and Mike Garafolo at some stage in his broadcast career. When not writing or thinking NFL, Pavitra likes to explore. He is a history buff and loves exploring heritage sites and making mini v-logs. Moreover, with a passion for biking, he's always up for a ride!

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