Drew Brees and Tom Brady will take on the fight for the third time this season on Sunday and it is for the right to play in the conference match.
The New Orleans Saints defeated the Chicago Bears and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Washington Football Team in their wild card games. Sunday is the first time two teams have played each other in a playoff game, and both starting quarters are at least 40 years old.
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Brees was asked about Brady after the victory.
“Yes, (I) do not take it for granted. I appreciate the opportunity. And listen, the moment he signed with the Bucs and came into the division, you felt it was going to be a team to play with. “fight, it would be a team that had play-off aspirations and beyond, just like us. So, I think that was inevitable,” Brees said.
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Brees was 28-for-39 with 265 passing yards and two passes in the win over the Bears.
The veteran full-back may be playing the final games of his NFL career. He is expected to retire after the team’s playoffs come to an end, ESPN reported earlier this month.
Brees signed a future broadcast contract with NBC in the spring of last year and has played a lot this season, including with 11 cracked ribs.
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“They thought so last year and he surprised them in March by deciding to come back. This time he has a signed contract with NBC. This time he is another year older. This time he went through the 11 “It’s been a tough, physical season and I think most people still believe it’s going to be the last season for Drew Brees in New Orleans and in the NFL before he turns to the broadcast bench,” said Adam. Schefter, ESPN, said before week 17. games kicked off.