If New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady seemed off his game following a third-quarter sack by Giants defensive end Justin Tuck in Super Bowl XLVI, then a Wednesday report in the Boston Herald might have some of the answers Patriots fans are looking for.
The Herald reported Wednesday that Brady aggravated an earlier left shoulder sprain on the play. With 6:12 remaining during the quarter, Tuck drove into a stumbling Brady, who landed hard on his left shoulder. Brady didn't miss a snap, but it caused a few moments of concern for Patriots fans as backup Brian Hoyer warmed up on the sideline. Whatever level of aggravation occurred, Brady played through it.
Prior to that point, Brady was 20-of-24 passing, including a Super Bowl record 16 straight completions spanning the second and third quarters. During the final drive of the first half, he completed all 10 of his attempts for 98 yards on a scoring drive capped by a 4-yard touchdown pass to Danny Woodhead.
