Tom Brady showed just how little regular-season results matter Sunday as he led the Bucs to a 30-20 win over the Saints in an NFC division playoff game in New Orleans.
In beating the Saints for the first time in three tries this season, the Bucs advanced to the NFC Championship Game for only the fourth time in franchise history and first since winning the Super Bowl following the 2002 campaign.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to the Bucs’ win:
#GoBucs! One win away from playing at home in #SuperBowlLV! https://t.co/KvelLliHLB
— Jane Castor (@JaneCastor) January 18, 2021
Regular season: Saints become first divisional opponent to sweep Tom Brady in his entire career
— NFLonCBS (@NFLonCBS) January 18, 2021
Postseason: Brady defeats Saints in third matchup to advance to NFC Championship Game pic.twitter.com/BUAgPWbJv0
Get after it!! 👏👊 #GoBucs https://t.co/QvLmFDTIqm
— Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) January 18, 2021
We Dat!
— Jason Licht (@jasonrlicht) January 18, 2021
@Buccaneers Congrats!! Last time @Buccaneers went North for NFC Championship Game, business was handled! Just saying👏🏾👏🏾We did shut down a stadium😂
— Derrick Brooks (@DBrooks55) January 18, 2021
Finish the fight .... #BucsWin 👊🏾👊🏾
— DEVIN WHITE (@DevinWhite__40) January 18, 2021
The Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game at Lambeau Field up next. 👀 #JayAndDan pic.twitter.com/XcGzTL0qUD
— #JayAndDan (@JayAndDan) January 18, 2021
@Buccaneers
— 🎶Sonya Bryson-Kirksey🇺🇲 (@SonniSings) January 18, 2021
Way to freakin go!! pic.twitter.com/WGmkAEYCgh
mood #goingnowhere #TBvsNO pic.twitter.com/nRssMbbPde
— Taj Evans (@tajevans1) January 18, 2021
#GoBucs Fans right now pic.twitter.com/20ET8OyIV2
— Jackson Tune (@JacksonTune) January 18, 2021
ITS HAPPENING‼️🏴☠️#GoBucs pic.twitter.com/AF9nFhC2UE
— Rob (@Rob_Dodd) January 18, 2021
“Aye go ahead and send my jersey to Drew Brees’ kids” pic.twitter.com/kx7i5YdCQi
— NFL Humor (@NFLHumor) January 18, 2021
"honestly, i'm happy for Tom. love to see him succeed in the playoffs" pic.twitter.com/3M611DMfwE
— Pick Six Podcast (@picksixpod) January 18, 2021
Another tough playoff loss for the Saints pic.twitter.com/dxIRxEROaq
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) January 18, 2021
We’d never leave you hanging, @TomBrady! #GoBucs pic.twitter.com/yRaTeTE2mZ
— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) January 18, 2021
In Brady We Trust!! #GoBucs
— Warren Sapp (@WarrenSapp) January 18, 2021
No way the 🐐@TomBrady was losing 3 games in a row to the Saints. LFG @Buccaneers
— Steven Stamkos (@RealStamkos91) January 18, 2021
LETS GOOOO @Buccaneers !!!! What a time to be a part of this Tampa/St Pete community!
— Kevin Kiermaier (@KKiermaier39) January 18, 2021
Fire Them Cannons! Go Bucs! pic.twitter.com/vd4Fa7P49q
— Bickey Flowers (@BickeyFlores15) January 18, 2021
What. A. Win! Our @Buccaneers take the next step down the “Road to @TampaBayLV”! Two wins down, two to go! #GoBucs
— Rob Higgins (@RHiggins_TBSC) January 18, 2021
IT’S HAPPENING!! #GoBucs
— Charley Belcher FOX (@CharleyBelcher) January 18, 2021
Third time's a charm 😎 pic.twitter.com/JZso3rsyVh
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) January 18, 2021
Yea!!!! Baby!!!! #Bucs pic.twitter.com/7aERQ4wErD
— Eyez (@EYEZ_218) January 18, 2021
Bucs WIN! ☠️ Our home team’s playoff run continues! #GoBucs pic.twitter.com/54AvGgh3B8
— St. Petersburg, FL (@StPeteFL) January 18, 2021
Never in doubt! Congrats to the @Buccaneers on an impressive win!!
— Coach Brian Gregory (@CoachBGregory) January 18, 2021
One more win and we’ll see you at @RJStadium. #GoBucs https://t.co/NUbXpW9Gwe
Congratulations Tampa Bay @Buccaneers on to the next. Definitely an unforgettable experience for everyone today ❤️Headed home to @CityofTampa HAPPY ❤️ pic.twitter.com/a5t9ioodob
— Titus O'Neil (@TitusONeilWWE) January 18, 2021
BUCS WIN! BUCS WIN! BUCS WIN! Lambeau, here we come! #GoBucs #TBvsNO @Buccaneers pic.twitter.com/psGlOZxPZU
— St. Pete/Clearwater (@VSPC) January 18, 2021
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