The match between the Buccaneers and Bengals was one of the most dramatic matches ever in this season so far. Tom Brady and Giovani Bernard tried their best to win the match but something went wrong.
Another crucial victory was lost by the Buccaneers. They lost badly against the Bengals in Cincinnati. Amazingly, Bucs really led by 17 points in the first half, but they ended up losing anyhow. Tom Brady may have been honest about his faults in the postgame press conference, but there was a key play on the field that set off a chain reaction of turnovers that ultimately contributed to the Bucs’ defeat.
Giovani Bernard, a veteran RB for the Bucs, admitted blame for a botched fake punt attempt that spurred a Bengals comeback and led to his team’s demise in the second half.
Guessing Gio missed fake punt call#GoBucs #Buccaneers #CINvsTB #NFL pic.twitter.com/V1JUXVMOag
— len martez (@LMart810) December 18, 2022
Buccaneers running back Giovani Bernard has plenty of experience. Despite his lack of game time, he was put in charge of covering punts in the third quarter. On fourth down, the Bucs designed a fake punt play in which Bernard was tasked with covering for Jake Camarda. Later in the play, Bernard muffed the snap and lost possession of the football.
The Bengals gained valuable time while waiting for Giovani to recover the fumble. The running back apologized to the media for his error afterwards. Bernard stated, “Miscommunication on my part. I take complete fault for that. It’s on me. All me. That’s something I did wrong. It was all on me. No. 25. That was me out there. I did it. I messed up,”.
Finally the Bengals take away a turnover worthy throw from Tom Brady with Tre Flowers making his second fantastic play of the game.
Brady has thrown 4 or 5 passes in this game that Bengals defenders have gotten their hands on either at the line of scrimmage or in coverage.
— Jake Liscow (@JakeLiscow) December 18, 2022
It wasn’t only the running back who admitted wrongdoing. Tom Brady, the team’s leader, also addressed the media and apologized for his actions. Two of Brady’s interceptions were particularly noteworthy.
Tom Brady, like Bernard, was candid about his blunders on the field today. He addressed the reporters and admitted to making mistakes and aiding in mistakes on the field. Twice he had been picked off, and he had also mishandled the ball a few times. Bucs’ top quarterback also discussed the failed fake punting play, which he blamed for the team’s defeat.
In a refreshing display of humility,two of the team’s most recognizable veterans have admitted to making serious gaffes. The best course of action would be for them to make plays that allow them to build on the sort of advantage they had against the Bengals. The Bucs’ final performance and the extent to which the team’s veterans contribute remain open questions.
