WASHINGTON – Tom Brady and reigning Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay clinched an NFL playoff berth on Sunday by defeating Carolina, 32-6, securing the Buccaneers’ first division title since 2007.
The Los Angeles Rams, Kansas City Chiefs and Arizona Cardinals also sealed post-season spots thanks to Sunday’s results while New England missed a chance to clinch with a 33-21 home loss to Buffalo.
Brady, the 44-year-old quarterback who has won a record seven Super Bowl titles, completed 18-of-30 passes for 182 yards and a touchdown.