The Washington Commanders pulled off an epic upset on Saturday, defeating the overwhelming favorite Detroit Lions at Ford Field with a 45-31 victory. Fox broadcaster Tom Brady was on the call for this thrilling match, and he found a moment to recall an iconic instance from his own playing days. With five minutes remaining and the Commanders leading by two touchdowns, Fox cameras captured Washington owner Josh Harris on the field, presumably there to celebrate the monumental win. However, Brady pointed out the history of owners being on the field too early and facing dramatic backfires, a scenario that current Commanders head coach Dan Quinn knows all too well.
Quinn, who was the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons during their infamous Super Bowl LI matchup against the New England Patriots, saw his team lead that game 28-3 before the Patriots mounted a legendary comeback to win 34-28. A pivotal memory from that collapse was Falcons owner Arthur Blank on the field, ready to celebrate before everything went awry, a moment he likely wishes to erase from memory. Brady was more than happy to reference this during Saturday’s game.
Tom Brady had a one-liner ready to go after cameras showed Commanders owner Josh Harris on the field.
“Not sure coach Quinn likes owners coming down on the field before the game is over.” pic.twitter.com/T9DUTLMSEi
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After Harris was shown on Fox, Brady quipped, “Not sure coach Quinn likes owners coming down on the field before the game is over,” to which Kevin Burkhardt responded with a simple, “Oh geez.” Brady then added, “My guy Dan,” attempting to lighten the mood. Fortunately for Quinn, his team held on this time, securing a spot in the NFC Championship Game, which means the 28-3 jokes can continue. As for the Falcons, they’re accustomed to catching strays like this.
