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Sep 25, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) runs with the ball against the Green Bay Packers in the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 25, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) runs with the ball against the Green Bay Packers in the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Tom Brady and Co. eye a thumping win, as they face the Steelers on Sunday. Mike Tomlin and his men endured a hard run. They suffered a humiliating 38-3 defeat against the Bills on Thursday. However, Steelers QB Kenny Pickett is excited about the prospect of playing against Tom Brady.
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The 24-year-old QB was just three years old when TB12 won his first Super Bowl MVP. Pickett spoke about the clash against Tom Brady in Pittsburgh, their home venue.
“Since I can remember, I’ve been watching him in the NFL. An absolute legend in the game, nothing but respect, excited for a really good opportunity for us on Sunday,” Pickett said.
Kenny Pickett admires Tom Brady
The 24-year-old youngster grew up in New Jersey as an Eagles fan. However, he is an absolute admirer of the NFL GOAT. The talented star said Brady has been in the league for so long. As a result, he has nothing but respect toward TB12.
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Aug 28, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) takes a snap against the Detroit Lions during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. The Steelers won 19-9. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports | Reuters
Meanwhile, the reporters asked about his focus, and Pickett immediately replied about his area of attention. It was the Buccaneers’ defense. “It’s another great opportunity,” Pickett said. “But I’m going against the defense,” he added. The Steelers are in crucial need to get back into momentum after a series of defeats in the NFL. As evident in the QBs words, they will look to play an aggressive game and give a challenge to Buccaneers.
Brady has a point to prove against the Steelers
The last three weeks have been enduring for the NFL GOAT. Tom Terrific faced NFL superstars, Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes in the first two weeks. The 45-year-old was in the news in the Falcons game, after the Bucs were awarded a penalty.
The legend has set sights to win his eighth Super Bowl title. However, the NFL icon will have to play his best game to take the Bucs into the playoffs. A win against the Steelers will make it back-to-back wins for the team. Hence, Todd Bowles and Co. will look to stage domination and get back on track.
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