Mike Florio buys Tom Brady’s revival over Aaron Rodgers
Both Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers have suffered a long, dark losing streak this season. However, both quarterbacks were able to pull up their team by the bootstraps when it mattered most. That said, one NFL analyst has expressed belief in one quarterback over the other.
Speaking on Pro Football Talk, NFL analyst Mike Florio decided to back Tom Brady over Aaron Rodgers.
Here's how he put it:
"The Buccaneers can still have a special season. They're another team that can create havoc in the postseason and I believe more in them right now, frankly, than in the Packers. All of a sudden, they're the team they were two years ago."
"You let Aaron Rodgers back into the party. You let him back into the club...Protect yourselves because he's gonna steal your girl and that girl might be the NFC crown."
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He continued, explaining why he believed in the Buccaneers over the Packers:
"The defense is playing well. They're getting production in the running game. Rachaad White, they're using just enough for him to piss off Leonard Fournette, just enough to play better than he was. Tom Brady is still Tom Brady."
Aaron Rodgers has been better on deep ball in the past month. On passes of 20+ air yards in that span:
- 284 yards (most in NFL)
- 22 attempts, 9 completions (both most)
- 5 TDs (most in NFL)
- 3rd highest NGS score
- 108.9 rating (5th highest)
What happened to Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers in Week 10?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers came to Munich, Germany under .500 with the surprisingly deadly Seattle Seahawks lying in wait. Many expected the team to come up short in just another disappointing loss. Instead, the Buccaneers came out focused and looked sharp in how they were able to move the ball.
Tom Brady threw for two touchdowns in the contest, leading the team to a strong 21-16 win. Meanwhile, the Packers also faced Dallas as underdogs and pulled out a win. The Packers quarterback threw for three touchdowns and zero interceptions in the thrilling comeback victory.
Initially down 28-14 entering the fourth quarter, Aaron Rodgers ripped off two touchdown drives to tie the game and force overtime. The Cowboys came up short and the Packers won by a field goal. The Packers face the Tennessee Titans on Thursday Night Football. Meanwhile, the Buccaneers are enjoying a bye in Week 11.
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