“Tom Brady had better sportsmanship”: Tom Brady’s reaction to referee’s wrong call re-surfaces after Patrick Mahomes’ SNF outburst

Tom Brady’s name perhaps will never be forgotten in the NFL fans’ minds due to his stellar resume, which still the league’s top quarterbacks find tough to even touch. While on the field he was a leader to help his teams winning coveted Lombardi trophies, off the field he was at pace to keep his anger under wraps even in the middle of frustration.

Despite teammate Travis Kelce’s belief in Patrick Mahomes’ potential to join the ranks of greats like Brady, a recent incident involving Mahomes served as a stark reminder to the Chiefs that reaching the level of Tom Terrific is a formidable challenge.

Tom Brady’s reaction to ref’s call goes viral

During NFL games, referee decisions often become indelible moments, shaping the narrative of games and seasons. One such instance took place in 2019 when the New England Patriots, led by Tom Brady, faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs.

During a critical play, Brady connected with wide receiver N’Keal Harry, and it appeared to be a touchdown. However, the referees controversially ruled Harry out of bounds. Despite the evident mistake, the Patriots were dealt a 16-23 loss to the Chiefs, as per Pink Villa.

Tom Brady, known for his poise under pressure, responded to the officiating error with remarkable calmness, choosing the high road instead of venting frustration at the officials.

“Yeah…it doesn’t happen very often. You know, it happens. We still had a chance, and wish we could have scored there at the end,” said Brady.

On the other side, Patrick Mahomes found himself in a similar predicament during a game against the Buffalo Bills. Referees called Kadarius Toney offsides on a potentially go-ahead score in the fourth quarter, a decision that left Mahomes visibly disappointed. 

Despite his typically composed demeanor, Mahomes couldn’t conceal his frustration, expressing concern over the impact of officiating on the game’s outcome.

“It’s the call. Just in that moment. Not for myself. To have a flag change the outcome of the game. I’ve never had offensive offsides called. If it does, they warn you. There wasn’t a warning the entire game. And then you make a call like that in the final minute? Another game, we’re talking about the refs. It’s not what we want for the NFL. It’s not what we want for football,” voiced Mahomes post-game.

Even Chiefs head coach Andy Reid acknowledged the controversial penalty, labeling it “a bit embarrassing” for the NFL. Nevertheless, Mahomes later reflected on his reaction, expressing regret for showing unnecessary outrage, especially directed at Josh Allen.

Fans launch Tom Brady vs Patrick Mahomes debate

While speculation arose many times regarding Patrick Mahomes’ greatness in comparison to California Cool, the Chiefs’ star’s recent outburst was a red flag for fans and now they have altered their mind and declared Tom Brady as the winner of the contest.

Rather than letting his ego dictate the narrative, Tom Brady humbly accepted the defeat, showcasing true sportsmanship. Fans couldn’t help but draw parallels when Patrick Mahomes exhibited a recent outburst, highlighting the stark difference in their reactions.

In the grand theater of NFL games, the clash of emotions between Tom Brady’s graceful acceptance and Patrick Mahomes’ vocal frustration even led the fans to raise questions about Mahomes’ class of sportsmanship in comparison to Brady’s.

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