Tom Brady’s NFL career is legendary, filled with accolades that include 15 Pro Bowl nominations, four No. 1 rankings on the NFL Top 100 list, three League MVP awards, and seven Super Bowl victories. While these achievements are remarkable, there’s a hidden gem in his career that showcases his tactical genius: Brady threw the same touchdown pass in three different Super Bowls.
Tom Brady throwing a pass in Super Bowl 49
The play in question is the whip route, also known as the pivot route. It’s a strategic maneuver often used against man coverage, leveraging the defender’s position against them. The whip route is designed to create separation between the receiver and the defender, providing the quarterback with a clear passing lane.
Super Bowl 49 saw Brady execute this play to perfection, connecting with Julian Edelman for a game-winning touchdown. The whip route provided Edelman with the space he needed to secure the catch and cement the victory.
Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski celebrating a touchdown in Super Bowl 52
Super Bowl 52 witnessed a similar display of Brady’s mastery of the whip route. This time, tight end Rob Gronkowski was on the receiving end of Brady’s precise pass, finding the end zone and adding another touchdown to their impressive partnership.
Finally, in Super Bowl 55, Brady threw his last-ever Super Bowl touchdown pass, utilizing the same trusty whip route. Antonio Brown was the recipient of this historic pass, marking a fitting end to Brady’s illustrious Super Bowl career.
This repeated success with the whip route in three separate Super Bowls demonstrates Brady’s deep understanding of the game, his ability to exploit defensive weaknesses, and his unwavering confidence in executing a play that consistently delivered results on the biggest stage.
