Chiefs' Tyrann Mathieu gets into heated exchange with Tom Brady as Bucs go on to win Super Bowl LV
Clearly frustrated, Mathieu decided to exchange some words with Brady who gave it right back
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu got into a heated exchange with Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady prior to the Bucs victory in Super Bowl LV on Sunday in Tampa, Fla.
The confrontation occurred after a number of crucial mistakes gave Tampa Bay a 21-6 lead going into halftime.
Mathieu caught an interception late into the second quarter but the penalty was canceled out by a holding call drawn by teammate Chavarius Ward. Brady would finish that drive with a touchdown pass to Rob Gronkowski to increase the lead to 14-3.
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A few plays later Mathieu would be called for interfering with Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans in the end zone, leading Brady to connect with Antonio Brown on the next play with 6 seconds left, giving Tampa Bay a 21-6.
Clearly frustrated, Mathieu decided to exchange some words with Brady who gave it right back.
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The Bucs went on to defeat the Chiefs 31-9 at Raymond James Stadium, capturing the Lombardi Trophy for the first time since 2003. Brady won his seventh ring, the most by any single player or team.
The Chiefs were hoping to win their second, consecutive Super Bowl title.