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Late Night Talk Show Host Jimmy Fallon Pokes Fun at NFL Icons Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers

Published 02/03/2022, 3:40 PM EST

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The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon aired a segment titled “PROS AND CONS OF PLAYING IN THE SUPER BOWL” on 2nd February. There’s no denying the popularity of the Super Bowl, and even Jimmy Fallon couldn’t resist bringing it up on his show.

Fallon made some hilarious comparisons of pros and cons during the segment. The Super Bowl will be played on 13 February at the SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles. The segment started with Jimmy mentioning the names of the two teams that will be competing in the Super Bowl.

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The studio audience cheered enthusiastically when Fallon mentioned the name of the Cincinnati Bengals, while only one person cheered on hearing the Los Angeles Rams. Following that, Fallon listed several pro-con comparisons, some of them humorous, but two of them were digs at Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady.

Jimmy Fallon pokes fun at Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady

Fallon compared several humorous points, but it wasn’t all fun and games. In two of his comparisons, he took a shot at Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady as well. Fallon said, “PRO? Dr. Dre is performing. CON? He’s the only Dr. Aaron Rodgers trusts.” Steve Higgins added, “He did his own research.” Despite its hilaritythe comment was certainly meant to poke fun at Rodgers.

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Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers made headlines this season for lying about his vaccinations and spreading false information about vaccines. Furthermore, he stated that he was receiving advice from podcaster Joe Rogan.

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The show emcee made a slight ribbing at Tom Brady as well. He said, “PRO? Picking up supplies for your Super Bowl party at Walmart. CON? Seeing Tom Brady working as a greeter.” Higgins added, “Then he takes Walmart to the Super Bowl.”  Fallon further said, “You know he’ll be great at that too.” However, this comment was intended more as a joke rather than a dig at Tom Brady.

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There were a number of pro-con comparisons from Jimmy Fallon, which are truly hilarious. Overall, this segment was great and even with the digs and gentle ribbing, it was a lot of fun. What are your pros and cons of playing in the NFL? Comment!

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Anubhav is an NFL writer at EssentiallySports. He is currently majoring in computer science at the University of Delhi, having also previously worked as a content editor for an NGO. Anubhav is a basketball enthusiast and a true Los Angeles Lakers fan.
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