The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/atlanta-falcons" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Atlanta Falcons</a> have confirmed that Michael Penix Jr. suffered a season-ending injury. Following the devastating news, the NFC South club has acquired a new quarterback — one who recently served as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tom Brady</a>’s backup.



On Wednesday, the Falcons announced that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-penix-jr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Penix Jr</a>. suffered an ACL injury that will abruptly end his 2025 NFL season. It is a massive blow for the team, as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kirk-cousins" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kirk Cousins</a> is now set to take over as the starter.



To add depth to the position, the Falcons acted quickly. On Wednesday, Atlanta signed QB Kyle Trask to its practice squad, although he is not expected to be elevated to the active roster for Week 12.



<h2>Could Kyle Trask ‘steal’ Kirk Cousins’ job in Atlanta?</h2>



The season-ending injury to Michael Penix Jr. is a major blow for the Falcons. Head coach Raheem Morris viewed the rookie as the team’s future savior, but he will now have to rely on veteran Kirk Cousins to lead the offense.



Before Penix Jr.’s injury, Morris hinted multiple times that Cousins wasn’t his preferred quarterback. With the sophomore signal-caller now sidelined, the head coach seemingly has no choice but to trust Cousins… or does he?



Kyle Trask served as Tom Brady’s backup during TB12’s final season with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tampa-bay-buccaneers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a>. When Brady retired, many assumed Trask would become the clear backup behind Baker Mayfield — but that offseason took an unexpected turn.


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When Mayfield signed with the Buccaneers, Trask emerged as a surprising challenger in the quarterback competition. Although Mayfield ultimately won the job and the rest is history, Trask’s performance raised eyebrows and proved he could push a veteran.



While Morris has publicly stated that Cousins will remain the starter and Easton Stick the backup, Trask should not be counted out. The head coach has never been fully sold on Cousins, and any slip-up from the veteran could quickly put Trask in the conversation.


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tom Brady</a> has more Super Bowl rings than any franchise in the NFL. Therefore, you should assume he doesn’t have much regrets or bad memories. In the end, he is the undisputed G.O.A.T of the sport. But, if you know Tom Brady, you also know he always has a chip on his shoulder, and he revealed one play lives rent free in his mind thanks to the Philadelphia Eagles.



Brady is a FOX Sports analyst nowadays. In a segment called ‘Storytime with Tom‘, he revealed that Super Bowl LII, and the ‘Philly Special‘ specifically, still give him nightmares. “That was a crushing defeat for a lot of reasons,” Brady said. “Any time I see a trick play from the Eagles, I get PTSD... And that’s not fun when you’re a broadcaster calling a game.”



Brady wasn’t responsible for that Super Bowl loss, though. During Super Bowl LII, Brady completed 28/48 passes for 505 yards, three touchdowns, no interceptions and a 115.4 passe rating. It’s arguably one of the best games in his career individually.



<h2>The actual blame falls on someone else</h2>



Nick Foles was the quarterback for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-eagles" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Eagles</a>. He also had a pretty good game, having 373 yards, three touchdowns and one interception for a 106.1 passer rating. Now, as weird as it sounds, it was Patriots’ head coach Bill Belichick the one who helped Foles have that kind of game. Why? He benched cornerback Malcolm Butler.



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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bill-belichick" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Belichick</a> had a personal issue with Butler, and he benched him. Butler was New England’s second-highest-rated CB that season according to Pro Football Focus. Not only that, he was a clutch player who already won Super Bowls with the team and actually played a big part in those victories. ESPN’s Seth Wickersham said Butler was benched due to a screaming match he had with Matt Patricia in practice. Belichick’s ego got in the way of a probable Super Bowl win.


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<h2>Brady will return to Minnesota</h2>



Super Bowl LII was the last time Brady played in Minnesota. Now, he will be back as a broadcaster for the Bears vs. Vikings game. For a guy as competitive as Brady, reliving all these moments must be a bittersweet moment. 



While he still loves talking ball, it’s inevitable for him to just forget or ignore all the memories he lived as a player. It’s one of the more challenging things for him in his new duties as an analyst.

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For many football fans, there has never been a greater player than <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tom Brady</a>. However, Terry Bradshaw refuses to share that opinion — and believes there’s someone else who deserves the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a>’s GOAT title.



Tom Brady completely changed the NFL. Over 23 seasons, he won seven Super Bowl rings — six with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New England Patriots</a> and one with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — cementing his place in history.



Nevertheless, NFL legend <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/terry-bradshaw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Terry Bradshaw</a> doesn’t think that’s enough to crown Brady as the greatest of all time. Now, the Pittsburgh Steelers icon has revealed his own pick — and it might surprise many fans.



<h2>Terry Bradshaw says Super Bowl rings don’t make Tom Brady the GOAT</h2>



The NFL has seen plenty of legendary quarterbacks, and fate has brought two of them together at Fox: Terry Bradshaw and Tom Brady, both <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Super Bowl</a> champions and two of the best signal-callers the league has ever seen.



While the two get along well, Bradshaw doesn’t believe in blindly praising his peers — and he just made that clear.



During an appearance on the Nothing Left Unsaid podcast, Bradshaw was asked who he believes is the greatest quarterback of all time. The Steelers legend questioned why so many fans automatically call Tom Brady the undisputed GOAT.


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“People always say, ‘Tom Brady is the greatest quarterback to ever play.’ Okay — is he really?” Terry Bradshaw said. “Otto Graham might be the greatest quarterback to ever play. How many titles did Otto win? Ten? Look it up. And Tom lost three.”



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Otto Graham won seven titles with the Cleveland Browns, though several came before the NFL’s modern era. His first four were in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC), which had just eight teams. He later won three more in the NFL, which then had only 12 to 13 franchises.



Tom Brady, meanwhile, claimed his seven championships in the Super Bowl era — competing against 31 and later 32 teams. Both quarterbacks share the same number of titles, but they achieved them under entirely different circumstances.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady">Tom Brady</a> impressed fans once again, this time not with his arm, but with his insight. While calling the Los Angeles Rams’ latest game, Brady praised Sean McVay’s offensive creativity. “This 3 TE grouping is all based on Puka Nacua getting injured,” he explained. “They continue to find the matchups they like vs. safeties and linebackers. It’s so impressive, they’re really using their personnel groupings as a weapon today.”



The former quarterback pointed out how necessity has fueled Los Angeles’ success. “They say necessity is the mother of invention,” Brady noted, highlighting how the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams">Rams</a> adapted after losing one of their top receivers. Instead of slowing down, McVay’s offense has thrived by creating mismatches and confusing defenses with versatility and alignment shifts.



Brady also dove deep into the tactical side of the game. “When you go to a 3 TE grouping and they play base defense, you’re dealing with 3 or 4 combinations,” he said. “It simplifies the defensive playbook by about 20% and allows you as a play-caller to dial up exactly what you want.” Rams fans couldn’t get enough by Brady’s sharp football mind.



<h2>Rams fans react to Brady’s analysis</h2>



Rams fans seemed thrilled by Brady’s breakdown, especially coming from an analyst who deeply understands football. “He’s one of the few people in the media who actually understands just how good Stafford is and he’s not afraid to say it out loud,” said one fan (@fizzy_fanta72).



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Another Rams fan highlighted Brady’s improved broadcasting, writing, “That was the best game that I can remember him calling. Perhaps, he has improved with more reps. But I am not always a reliable narrator,” wrote Jack Gladney (@davidbrad65).


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<h2>Brady identifies Rams’ single weakness</h2>



Brady certainly analyzed the Rams deeply during their dominant win over the 49ers. “If you are looking at offense, defense, there is not a better team in the league,” he declared during his analysis on Fox. However, he also revealed what he views as their one flaw: “The issue has been their kicking game.”



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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady">Tom Brady</a> grew up as a big fan of the San Francisco 49ers. That’s why, after winning the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> six times with the Patriots and another with the Buccaneers, the legendary quarterback admitted it hurt him deeply that the team he loved didn’t consider him and instead chose another player at his position in the 2000 NFL Draft. It all happened during an interview with Fox.



“You know, my allegiance to the 49ers left when they skipped over me six times in the 2000 Draft. So, every time I wanted to play the 49ers, I just wanted to make sure that the coaches who were out there at the time, you chose a goat farmer (Giovanni Carmazzi) over me. I never forgot that.”



In the end, Bill Belichick and the Patriots selected Brady in the sixth round, and the rest is history. New England became the winningest franchise in the NFL, tying the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers">Pittsburgh Steelers</a>, while the 49ers haven’t won a championship in more than three decades.



<h2>What was Tom Brady’s draft pick?</h2>



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The legend noted that the fact 31 teams didn’t see him as a franchise quarterback motivated him throughout his entire career. Brady also always kept in mind that even the Patriots took their time before drafting him.



“I will say they all passed over me six times and in fact the Patriots passed over me five times. So, they were just one less than everybody else which is, you know, that’s okay. It all worked out. There were not a lot of people clamoring for my ability to go out there and play quarterback for them.”


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It starts with a flick of the wrist and ends in chaos… ninety, sometimes ninety-nine yards of pure disbelief. The kind of plays that silence a stadium for a heartbeat before erupting into thunder. 



Some came from legends in their prime, others from backups with nothing to lose. But each one turned the improbable into highlight-reel immortality, traveling farther than logic—or even hope—should allow.



Across decades, these deep bombs have defined careers, crushed defenses, and reminded everyone why the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> is as much about spectacle as precision. These are the passes that rewrote what “too far” means in football.



<h2>The 99-yard touchdown passes in NFL history</h2>



The longest touchdown pass that can possibly be thrown in the NFL is 99 yards. This feat is so rare and so dependent on perfect execution under extreme pressure that it has only been accomplished 13 times in the entire history of the league. It is a record that, by the very design of the field, can never be broken.



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For a 99-yard pass to occur, three crucial elements must align:



<ul><li>The starting point: The offense must be backed up to its own one-yard line, meaning the ball is just three feet away from a potential safety. This high-pressure starting position is inherently risky and often dictates a conservative, run-heavy play call.</li></ul>



<ul><li>The execution: The quarterback must complete the pass, and the receiver must run the entire 99 yards to the opposing end zone. This turns the play into a dramatic footrace of speed, vision, and endurance against a defense determined to stop the score.</li></ul>



<ul><li>The result: The play covers the entire length of the field, making it the longest single-play touchdown in the history of the sport (excluding special teams returns or fumble recoveries that start behind the goal line).</li></ul>



<h2>History and the elite club of 99-yarders</h2>



The first instance of a 99-yard touchdown pass occurred in 1939, and the most recent was in the 2011 season. This long gap highlights just how difficult this perfect alignment is to achieve…



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table><tbody><tr><td>Passer</td><td>Receiver</td><td>Team</td><td>Opponent</td><td>Date</td></tr><tr><td>Eli Manning</td><td>Victor Cruz</td><td>New York Giants</td><td>New York Jets</td><td>Dec 24, 2011</td></tr><tr><td>Tom Brady</td><td>Wes Welker</td><td>New England Patriots</td><td>Miami Dolphins</td><td>Sept 12, 2011</td></tr><tr><td>Gus Frerotte</td><td>Bernard Berrian</td><td>Minnesota Vikings</td><td>Chicago Bears</td><td>Nov 30, 2008</td></tr><tr><td>Jeff Garcia</td><td>André Davis</td><td>Cleveland Browns</td><td>Cincinnati Bengals</td><td>Oct 17, 2004</td></tr><tr><td>Trent Green</td><td>Marc Boerigter</td><td>Kansas City Chiefs</td><td>San Diego Chargers</td><td>Dec 22, 2002</td></tr><tr><td>Brett Favre</td><td>Robert Brooks</td><td>Green Bay Packers</td><td>Chicago Bears</td><td>Sept 11, 1995</td></tr><tr><td>Stan Humphries</td><td>Tony Martin</td><td>San Diego Chargers</td><td>Seattle Seahawks</td><td>Sept 18, 1994</td></tr><tr><td>Ron Jaworski</td><td>Mike Quick</td><td>Philadelphia Eagles</td><td>Atlanta Falcons</td><td>Nov 10, 1985</td></tr><tr><td>Jim Plunkett</td><td>Cliff Branch</td><td>Los Angeles Raiders</td><td>Washington Redskins</td><td>Oct 2, 1983</td></tr><tr><td>Sonny Jurgensen</td><td>Jerry Allen</td><td>Washington Redskins</td><td>Chicago Bears</td><td>Sept 15, 1968</td></tr><tr><td>Karl Sweetan</td><td>Pat Studstill</td><td>Detroit Lions</td><td>Baltimore Colts</td><td>Oct 16, 1966</td></tr><tr><td>George Izo</td><td>Bobby Mitchell</td><td>Washington Redskins</td><td>Cleveland Browns</td><td>Sept 15, 1963</td></tr><tr><td>Frank Filchock</td><td>Andy Farkas</td><td>Washington Redskins</td><td>Pittsburgh Pirates</td><td>Oct 15, 1939</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h3>The unique 2011 season</h3>



The 2011 NFL season stands alone as the only year in history where the 99-yard touchdown pass was accomplished twice. First, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady">Tom Brady</a> connected with Wes Welker early in the season, a feat that was surprising given that the duo was primarily known for their short, precise passing game. 



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Their deep bomb proved that their technical mastery could translate into field-flipping plays. Later that season, on Christmas Eve, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/eli-manning">Eli Manning</a> connected with Victor Cruz. This dramatic play was instrumental in the New York Giants’ late-season push to the playoffs, where they ultimately went on to win the Super Bowl, making it one of the most consequential 99-yard touchdowns in history.



<h3>The dynamics: Air yards vs. yards after catch</h3>



It is crucial to understand that a 99-yard pass play is not necessarily a 99-yard throw. The total distance is a critical combination of two factors: Air Yards (the distance the ball travels in the air) and Yards After Catch (YAC), which is the distance the receiver runs after securing the ball. 



In many of the earlier recorded instances, the majority of the 99 yards came from the receiver’s effort and speed, with the pass itself being relatively short. For instance, in 1939, receiver Andy Farkas ran almost 90 yards after the catch. 



Conversely, in later examples, such as the Gus Frerotte to Bernard Berrian connection in 2008, the throw was a soaring bomb, covering a significant portion of the total distance in the air. 



The 99-yard touchdown pass remains the gold standard for long passing plays, representing a perfect storm of offensive positioning, quarterback execution, and pure receiver speed.

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The Kansas City Chiefs have made an impressive comeback in the regular season after enduring a three-game losing streak. With <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patrick Mahomes</a> and Travis Kelce leading the charge, the team has strung together five consecutive victories. This dynamic duo is on the cusp of challenging a notable NFL record held by Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski. Just how close are they to this milestone?



Kelce and Mahomes have combined for 75 touchdowns with the Chiefs, whereas the record belongs to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brady</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/rob-gronkowski" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gronkowski</a>, who connected for 105 touchdowns during their time with the New England Patriots.



Between these two marquee marks, Philip Rivers and Antonio Gates sit with an impressive tally of their own, having recorded 90 touchdowns together with the now-defunct San Diego Chargers.



The stellar performances of Mahomes and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kelce</a> have invigorated the Chiefs’ fan base, sparking dreams of another Super Bowl appearance. This comes after the Chiefs have played in the championship game five times over the last decade, securing three titles.



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<h2>Mahomes and Kelce’s stats so far this regular season</h2>



As they have in past seasons, Mahomes and Kelce continue to be cornerstone players for the Chiefs, showing remarkable resilience as they prepare to face formidable upcoming opponents in the regular season.


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For instance, Mahomes has thrown for 17 touchdowns this season, currently leading the NFL. He boasts a completion rate of 67% (189 out of 282 attempts), with 107 first downs, 14 sacks, and 2,099 passing yards over eight games.



Kelce, for his part, has caught 37 passes out of 48 targets, amassing 474 receiving yards and three touchdowns. He’s also contributed 25 first downs, and his longest reception was a 44-yard pass from Mahomes.


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jordan-love" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jordan Love</a> has emerged as one of the standout quarterbacks in the early stages of this NFL regular season. As the Green Bay Packers regain prominence following a challenging previous season, Love is at the center of their resurgence. Notably, he achieved a remarkable milestone that even legends like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tom Brady</a> and Joe Montana never reached.



According to Opta Stats on their X account, Love became the first quarterback in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> history to complete 20+ consecutive passes, throw for 350+ yards, deliver 3+ touchdown passes, and achieve 0 turnovers and 0 sacks—all within a single game.



Despite Brady’s illustrious 20-year career and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joe-montana" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Montana</a>‘s 17-year legacy, neither accomplished this feat. Other NFL greats, such as Peyton Manning and Brett Favre, also fell short of this achievement, despite their championships and historical impact.



Love now faces the challenge of maintaining this high performance throughout the regular season. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/green-bay-packers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Packers</a> fans are undoubtedly hopeful that this resurgence could lead the team back to the Super Bowl, reminiscent of their last appearance with Aaron Rodgers at the helm.



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<h2>Examining Love’s performance in the regular season</h2>



In seven games with the Packers, Love has delivered impressive statistics this regular season. He has completed 151 of 213 passes, amassed 1,798 passing yards, secured 83 first downs, and thrown 13 touchdown passes, indicating his focused and formidable play this year.


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Though these stats don’t fully mirror the Packers’ 5-1-1 record, they are sufficient to sustain optimism about securing a playoff berth, and potentially, making a Super Bowl run this season.



This promising outlook heralds a potential return to Super Bowl glory for the Packers, who aim to capture a title 15 years after their last triumph under the guidance of Mike McCarthy and with Rodgers as their quarterback.


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Drake Maye‘s career is really young but he is already making history. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New England Patriots</a> signal-caller has 19 career starts. However, he is already achieving feats not even Tom Brady could.



In more than 25% of his games, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/drake-maye" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Maye</a> has completed more than 80% of his passes. According to NBC Sports, Maye’s five career games with more than 80% completion are more than any player in NFL history through his first two seasons with at least 15 attempts per game.



In 2025, Maye has had 80% or more completions in three games, including a 91.3% completion game against the Titans, which is a Patriots regular season record. With many other QBs going through sophomore slumps, Maye is actually flourishing.



<h2>Tom Brady still holds a key record though</h2>



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brady</a> holds the postseason -and overall team- record in a game with the most completion percentage. TB12 completed 26/28 passes against the Jaguars in the 2007 postseason for a 93% completion. Brady also had 262 yards and three touchdowns in that game.



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Brady is undoubtedly the best quarterback in Patriots’ history, but the fact that the team has an apparent heir to Brady less than five years from his departure is great news for the franchise. It’s like they had a bleep of mediocrity before having a franchise quarterback and being a good football team once again.


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<h2>The rest of the schedule is perfect for Maye</h2>



Patriots have the Browns, Falcons, Buccaneers, Jets (twice), Bengals, Giants, Bills, Ravens, and Dolphins to end the season. Out of those, Cincinnati, New York (NFC), and Baltimore are in the lower third of passing defense in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a>. Besides Atlanta, all other defenses allow 60+ completion percentage per game.



Also, Maye doesn’t make a whole ton of mistakes. He is a clever decision maker and while he needs to mature, you won’t see him risking the ball unnecessarily. He is accurate and has a good scheme to play with. In the end, Josh McDaniels is a great offensive coordinator.

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When analyzing the teams that no one expected to be contenders this NFL season, it’s impossible to overlook the remarkable campaign the Indianapolis Colts are putting together. Led by <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/daniel-jones">Daniel Jones</a>, the Colts have no intention of simply playing a supporting role — and are even dreaming of strengthening their roster further with the addition of a former Super Bowl champion who once played alongside Tom Brady.



The player who received a midseason tryout with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/indianapolis-colts">Colts</a> on Tuesday was none other than veteran pass rusher Shaquil Barrett. If he earns the approval of head coach Shane Steichen and his coaching staff, Barrett could soon become the newest addition to the team’s roster for the remainder of the season.



The linebacker brings a wealth of experience to the league, having enjoyed his most successful years with the Broncos and the Buccaneers — winning a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> title with both franchises. In July 2024, he announced his retirement, though it always seemed like a return to the NFL was part of his future plans.



If his arrival in Indianapolis is finalized, there’s no doubt he would significantly bolster a unit the Colts have already been developing well. Beyond his on-field skills, Barrett’s championship experience could prove to be a valuable asset both in the locker room and during the playoff push.



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<h2>Two rings in his back pocket</h2>



Star edge rusher Shaquil Barrett has quietly built a legacy as a two-time Super Bowl champion, securing his rings with two different franchises. Barrett first tasted championship glory in Super Bowl LIII with the Denver Broncos. 


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His second, and perhaps more memorable, title came in Super Bowl LV with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he played a pivotal role on defense alongside quarterback legend <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady">Tom Brady</a> in a dominant victory over the Chiefs.



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<h2>Chasing the Super Bowl dream</h2>



In a stunning early-season narrative, quarterback Daniel Jones has completely revitalized his career and the Indianapolis Colts’ playoff hopes, positioning the team as a legitimate Super Bowl contender. 



Leading one of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a>‘s most prolific offenses, Jones’s high level of efficiency and command, combined with a dominant ground game led by Jonathan Taylor, has the Colts racking up historic offensive numbers. While the road ahead is tough, the electric start has Indy fans dreaming of a return to the Super Bowl stage for the first time since the 2009 season.

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The NFL works in ironic ways sometimes. Hence, a solid matchup like the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kansas City Chiefs</a> vs Las Vegas Raiders now gets some added ingredients. That’s because Patrick Mahomes could get a record not even Tom Brady -now part of the Raiders’ owners- could achieve back in his playing days.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mahomes</a> just turned 30 and has a 92-26 regular season record. If he wins against the Raiders on Sunday, he would surpass Peyton Manning for most regular-season wins by a quarterback aged 30 or younger in NFL history. 



It would be a double win as Chiefs vs. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/las-vegas-raiders" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Raiders</a> is more than just a game. In fact, it’s more than just a divisional game. As Mahomes said it himself, “You feel that when you step in the building during Raider week. I mean, I’ve always said, it doesn’t matter whether you’re doing good, they’re doing good, both doing good, both doing bad. This game, it means more to everybody, everybody that’s playing in the game, both sides of the football.”



<h2>The NFL could’ve done something great but missed it</h2>



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tom Brady</a> is part-owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, but also has a job on FOX as an NFL broadcaster. He calls one Sunday game per week and if the NFL wanted to be really ironic, he would’ve called this game. However, Brady’s focus will be on calling the Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys alongside Kevin Burkhardt. 



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As for the Chiefs game vs Raiders, it will be broadcasted on CBS with Spero Dedes doing the play-by-play and Adam Archuleta as analyst. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> doesn’t prohibit Brady from calling Raiders games on FOX.


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<h2>Mahomes is cementing himself as a top 3 QB</h2>



Before Mahomes, the top 3 QB rankings of all time was almost unanimous. Brady, followed by Joe Montana and then Peyton Manning would pretty much round up everyone’s list. Now, Mahomes has more rings than Peyton Manning, and is one shy of Montana. Individual accolades are also great for Mahomes and while he still trails Manning on MVPs, he is only 30 years old and three short. 



Now, catching Brady is borderline impossible. Brady has more rings than the winningest franchises in the NFL. But say Mahomes still gets to seven… One of Mahomes’ losses in the Super Bowl was a blowout loss against Brady, who was a 43-year-old player by then and outplayed him. Hence, it’s a tough task, but the Chiefs’ no. 15 is already a historic signal-caller nevertheless.

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Tom Brady is absolutely impressed with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers">Aaron Rodgers</a> and the performance of the 41-year-old quarterback with the Steelers. Against all odds, the veteran has the team at a 3-1 record in control of the AFC North.



This was Brady’s statement about Rodgers on Fox. “I’m beyond impressed. I think at that age, there’s so many other factors that come into play about how to be a great quarterback. You know, we all want to talk about what happens in the offseason with him and there’s some things. There’s a lot of narratives out there. There’s a lot of that. It’s a little different. But what we know about him on the field is he’s a surgical passer. He’s got a killer instinct, he’s hyper competitive and I think he’s brought all those things to Pittsburgh.”



Additionally, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers">Pittsburgh Steelers</a> were pleased to see that, during their bye week, the Ravens, Bengals, and Browns all lost, so at the moment, their lead in the division is two games over Cincinnati and three over Baltimore and Cleveland.



<h2>Do the Steelers have a chance at the playoffs?</h2>



Yes. The Steelers currently have a chance to reach the playoffs, although it is still very early in the season. However, no one expected the Bengals (2-3) and the Ravens (1-4) to have such disastrous starts, including the injuries to Joe Burrow and Lamar Jackson.


 

 


<h2>What is the next game for the Steelers?</h2>



The next game for the Steelers is against the Cleveland Browns at home in Week 6, and then, on Thursday Night Football, Mike Tomlin’s team will visit the Cincinnati Bengals in a key matchup to continue extending their lead.


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a> was the victim of a brutal 99-yard pick-six in a difficult game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The situation was complicated from the beginning, and the Chiefs were on the verge of scoring when the costly error occurred. This type of disastrous play, however, has happened to even the greatest of Super Bowl winners, including Tom Brady in 2015.



It was in 2015, the Patriots were poised to score at the Eagles’ 1-yard line, but the opportunity slipped away when <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady">Brady</a> threw a massive red-zone interception two plays later. Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins returned the errant pass 99 yards for a stunning touchdown, putting Philadelphia up 21-14. The costly pick-six was cited as one of the biggest, uncharacteristic mistakes in the game.



It’s not easy to watch a Super Bowl champion throw an interception that ugly, but such plays happen, and Mahomes is not typically the cleanest quarterback in that category. The 99-yard interception against the Jaguars was heavily criticized, particularly for Mahomes’ immediate reaction following the turnover.



<h2>Mahomes Criticized for Clapping After Pick-Six</h2>



Something fans did not like seeing during the 99-yard pick-six was Mahomes appearing to clap after the play. While it is unclear if he was applauding the Jaguars player or trying to rally his teammates, people quickly mocked him on X. One fan wrote: “Mahomes throws a pick 6 and started clapping like it wasn’t his fault.” Another critic suggested the reaction was performative: “Mahomes is so performative clapping right after the pick six trying to seem like he’s not rattled.”



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However, Mahomes did receive a defense regarding the legality of the play itself. Former quarterback Kurt Warner defended the pick-six: “You get 1 yard from Line of Scrimmage to contact defender and not have OPI… you can even block the guy if you wanted to, so in this case I think it’s a legal play &amp; TD!”



<h2>The Interception Trend</h2>



So far in the 2025 season, Mahomes has logged a total of 2 interceptions; the first came against the Eagles in Week 2. He has now lost both games in which he has thrown an interception, indicating they are proving to be game-changing mistakes. For comparison, the current league leader in interceptions is Geno Smith of the Raiders with 9.

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Debates over which players have defined NFL franchises are nothing new — and this time, it was none other than <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady">Tom Brady</a> who weighed in. In a surprising turn, the legendary quarterback shared his thoughts on who he believes is the greatest tight end in New England Patriots history — notably leaving out his longtime running mate, Rob Gronkowski.


 


Nowadays, Mike Vrabel’s team boasts two standout players at these positions in the starting lineup: Drake Maye and Hunter Henry. It was here that the multiple Super Bowl champion didn’t hold back praise for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">Patriots</a>’ current TE.



His comment, of course, came with a laugh — as it was made during a live TV broadcast, and right beside him was <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/rob-gronkowski">Gronkowski</a> himself, Brady’s longtime teammate not only in New England but also during his final years with the Buccaneers.



“Right now, Drake Maye’s playing with the greatest tight end in the history of the New England Patriots, Hunter Henry,“ the QB stated.



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<h2>Brady praises Drake Maye’s talent</h2>



His comments about Hunter Henry came as part of a brief analysis on the current play of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/drake-maye">Drake Maye</a>, who, according to Brady, is doing a great job under the guidance of Josh McDaniels.


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“I think he’s got great development being in that program and just working with Josh McDaniels as long as I did, he knows how to develop quarterbacks. He’s so good with getting guys on the right play,” he said.



McDaniels and Brady formed one of the most successful offensive duos in Patriots history, helping build a dynasty that left its mark on the NFL. The question now is: can the Offensive Coordinator recreate that magic — this time with the former North Carolina standout?



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<h2>The legendary Brady-Gronkowski duo</h2>



The legendary connection between quarterback Tom Brady and tight end Rob Gronkowski stands as one of the most dominant dynasties in NFL history. Over their combined tenure with the New England Patriots and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the duo won four <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> championships (Super Bowls XLIX, LI, LIII, and LV). 



Their record-breaking partnership transcended uniforms, culminating in 104 total touchdowns (regular season and postseason combined), placing them second all-time. 


 


Furthermore, the two set the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> record for most postseason touchdown passes between a QB and a receiver with 14, cementing their status as the most clutch tandem the game has ever seen. They didn’t just win; they rewrote the record books together.

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