In a year like no other, there will be another first in NFL history next month.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will become the first NFL team to play in their home venue in the Super Bowl, as ageless wonder Tom Brady and his teammates took down Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers from Lambeau Field by a 31-26 final score.
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Brady will be looking to earn his 7th championship ring, all previously eared with the New England Patriots.
He and the Bucs take on either the Kansas City Chiefs or Buffalo Bills at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL in Super Bowl LV on Feb 7 at 6:30 P.M. ET.
Brady was 20/36 for 280 yards and three touchdowns, while Rodgers went 33/48 with three touchdowns of his own.
Tampa was able to ride a strong start and survive a series of defensive miscues in the game’s second half that enabled to let Green Bay have visions of a comeback that would ultimately fall short.
Packers coach Matt Lafleur will draw scrutiny for his decision to kick a field goal with 2:05 remaining and down 31-23 rather than attempting to convert on a 4th-and-goal from eight yards out.
The Packers weren’t aided by a questionable pass interference call on 3rd and 4 against CB Kevin King late in the 4th quarter.
