Tom Brady’s hilariously poor tackling effort somehow resulted in a tackle

Tom Brady had no interest in tackling Bradley Roby, but somehow still brought him to the ground.

Tom Brady was credited with a tackle after throwing an interception against the Houston Texans in Week 13. But the play looked nothing like an NFL tackle. The New England Patriots quarterback expended the least amount of energy possible in bringing down cornerback Bradley Roby.

Brady’s pass was intended for rookie receiver N’Keal Harry, who fell over as Roby drove toward the ball and picked off the throw in the first quarter of Sunday Night Football at NRG Stadium. Roby then seemed to have a lot of field to use for a potential pick-six — he had just Brady to beat. But Brady grazed Roby with his right hand. Somehow, the matador-like move tripped Roby, and sent him to the turf.

Brady was clearly acting in self preservation by pulling away on the tackle. When Roby crossed over, the quarterback had no interest in using his right shoulder (his throwing shoulder) to stop a cornerback at full speed. Still, fans and NFL media members gave Brady a hard time for the play.

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