Las Vegas, NV — The highly anticipated Week 14 matchup between the Denver Broncos and Las Vegas Raiders ended with a dramatic 24-17 victory for Denver, but the biggest story of the night didn’t come from the field. Instead, it came from the fiery comments of NFL legend Tom Brady, who unleashed a tirade against the Broncos’ win, accusing them of benefiting from luck and questionable officiating.

Brady’s Unprecedented Attack

As the Broncos celebrated their win, Brady, who has often been vocal on matters of integrity and fairness, took to social media and national broadcasts to voice his strong disapproval. His words were sharp and unrelenting as he started by saying, “Let’s get something straight — that victory wasn’t earned. It was gifted.”

He then ramped up his critique, suggesting that the Broncos didn’t win through skill, but rather through sheer luck. “You don’t beat a team like the Raiders with execution or discipline — you beat them with luck,” Brady continued. “Denver lucked into that win. Lucked into the momentum. And frankly, it looked like they lucked into a little help from the officials too.”

Brady’s criticisms didn’t stop there. The former quarterback, who holds the NFL record for most Super Bowl titles, questioned the integrity of the entire game, targeting Denver’s performance and the officiating. “Tell me how Las Vegas — a team that controlled long stretches — walks out of that stadium with a loss? They played real football tonight. Denver played with fortune on their side,” Brady remarked.

But it was his final remark that lit up social media and sent shockwaves through the NFL world. “The officiating was embarrassing. The favoritism toward Denver was blatant — and the whole country saw it.”

Sean Payton’s Icy Response

Just moments after Brady’s outburst, Broncos head coach Sean Payton addressed the controversy during his post-game press conference. Payton, known for his calm yet calculated demeanor, didn’t mince words in his response. He shot down Brady’s comments with one chilling sentence: “That’s not how we see it — but thanks for the free publicity.”

The response was a masterclass in brevity and confidence, leaving little room for debate. Payton’s words left many fans and analysts stunned, as he firmly defended his team and refuted Brady’s claims.

Officiating Controversy

The game itself was filled with controversial moments, particularly when it came to officiating. The Raiders were visibly upset by some key missed calls, including a potential holding penalty and a questionable personal foul that many felt could have shifted the momentum in their favor. These calls — or lack thereof — have sparked further outrage among the Raiders’ fanbase, with many questioning the integrity of the officiating crew.

Raiders coach Josh McDaniels was also asked about the officiating during his post-game interview but refrained from making direct accusations, instead stating, “We just have to control what we can control. We can’t let the officials dictate the outcome. But, you know, everyone saw the same game.”

Brady’s Legacy and the Fallout

Brady’s remarks have added fuel to what was already a fiery debate about officiating standards and fairness in the NFL. His status as one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time only amplifies the weight of his words. While some have supported Brady’s comments, others have criticized him for inflaming the situation.

For now, the Broncos are celebrating their win, but the fallout from this game — and Brady’s comments — will likely continue to be a topic of conversation for weeks to come. As for the Raiders, the controversy surrounding the officiating and Brady’s harsh criticism will only add to their frustration as they try to move forward in a disappointing season.

Looking Ahead

The NFL has yet to make any official statement on the officiating controversy, but with high-profile figures like Tom Brady weighing in, it’s clear that this situation will not be swept under the rug. Fans, analysts, and players alike will be keeping a close eye on the league’s response, as well as any potential fallout from Payton’s quick rebuttal.

As for the Raiders, they are left to wonder what could have been if the game had been decided solely by the play on the field. The Broncos, meanwhile, must now brace for more scrutiny as the season moves toward the final stretch.

Stay tuned for more updates as this drama unfolds.

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CLEVELAND, OHIO – DECEMBER 07: Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns warms up prior to a game against the Tennessee Titans at Huntington Bank Field on December 07, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)

In the previous two outings for the Browns, against the Raiders and 49ers, the team’s defensive front had allowed just 151 yards on the ground–combined. In their previous three games, the Titans had been abysmal running the ball, with 189 yards rushing–again, combined. There was little evidence suggesting, then, that Tennessee would coming into Huntington Bank Field on Sunday and pound the Browns defensive front with rushes.

But that’s what they did, rushing for 184 yards on 35 carries, an average of 5.3 yards per attempt in a 31-29 win. This from a team that averages 3.9 yards per attempt against a defense that was averaging 3.7 yards allowed, the best in the NFL.

For Browns defensive star Myles Garrett, it was all very baffling. Coach Kevin Stefanski said after the game that it did not look like the Browns defense. Garrett could not argue the point.

“I don’t even know what to tell you. It’s just … I mean, I agree with him,” Garrett said. “It’s not who we are. It’s hard to tell you right now what it was, if it was one thing in particular – but it just wasn’t us.”

Myles Garrett Says Schedule Will ‘Define Us as Men’

The Browns are now 3-10. Whatever could be said of the expectations for this season, with the level of talent on the defensive side of the ball and some promising offensive rookies, 3-10 was not where this team was supposed to be.

There are still four games to play, and after the disappointment of the loss to the now 2-11 Titans, Garrett was asked how the team can bounce back and still put up good efforts going forward.

“Same thing I always tell them: Prepare to win,” he said. “Prepare. Work hard. Don’t change anything about, your preparation, your focus, your routine from the beginning of the year till now. This is setting us up for the rest of the year and next year, how we choose to handle these games. It will define not only our team but us as men.”

Browns Closing Schedule Is Tough

It’s a pretty heavy message, and the Browns do not have an easy path from here. They close with the Bears and the Bills, followed by the division-rival Steelers and Bengals. Combined, those teams are 29-23, and only Cincinnati is under .500, at 4-9.

But the Browns are coming off a 3-14 season and it would be a psychological blow, at the least, if they were to finish with three wins in back-to-back years.

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Myles Garrett Approved of Shedeur Sanders Showing

Of  course, the big=picture story for the Browns for the rest of the season is Shedeur Sanders, and whether he can make enough of a case to remain the starter in 2026. He threw for 384 yards on Sunday, and led the team back into the game after the Titans had taken a 31-17 lead. It was only Stefanski’s bizarre decision to try 2-point conversions that cost a chance at overtime.

Sanders has plenty to show down the final stretch. He’s impressed Garrett.

“I think he looked good. I mean, he came up big when we needed him to,” Garrett said. “There’s going to be some ups and downs for anyone, especially a rookie. But he went in there and he looked composed, he escaped out of some sacks, broke the pocket, made some big-time plays. And just looking for him to continue to grow, looking for that clock to speed up a little bit, but it looks more and more at ease each week.”