NFL: Tom Brady throws 2 interceptions against Washington Football Team

Coming off its bye week, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tom Brady struggled against Washington Football Team on Sunday. Although Brady redeemed himself later with two touchdown passes, the 44-year-old was up two interceptions in the first quarter of the game. 

Meanwhile, following the initial trends, the Washington side downed the Buccaneers 29-19. 

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This is only the third time in his career Brady’s had that many in the first quarter of a game, including the playoffs. He came into this game having been picked off a total of only five times all season. The star quarterback was intercepted twice in a loss to New Orleans in the Super Bowl champs’ last game, two weeks ago, and he has three picks in a seven-pass span.

Tampa Bay rookie receiver Jaelon Darden threw a ball that was intercepted by defender William Jackson III. This put Washington on the Tampa Bay 28-yard line, allowing rookie kicker Joey Slye to make a field goal.

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Bobby McCain snatched Brady’s second interception as a throw came directly to him. On the play, it seemed as though Brady and his closest receiver, Mike Evans, were not on the same page.

Then came a 10-play, 46-yard drive that culminated in Taylor Heinicke’s 20-yard touchdown throw to DeAndre Carter, putting Washington up 13-0 early in the second quarter.

With inputs from the Associated Press