During the New England Patriots blowout victory of the New York jets on Sunday, one of the highlight moments was former practice squad wide receiver Matt Lengel scoring an unexpected first career touchdown pass from Tom Brady.
Lengel’s family was in attendance at Gillette Stadium for the game as his brother shared a tweet in the moment following the score that went viral over the internet after the game concluded.
MY BROTHER JUST CAUGHT A TD FROM BRADY!
— Mike Lengel (@MikeLengel) December 24, 2016
Lengel then thanked everyone for their show of support as more and more reaction to the touchdown followed including their hometown newspaper a day later.
Thanks for all the messages, everyone. Couldn't be more proud of my little brother. He's talked about this since he was two years old.
— Mike Lengel (@MikeLengel) December 24, 2016
To see it come true today, holidays, 3 days from his birthday, with us and his fiancé in town… well, it's exactly how it should be.
— Mike Lengel (@MikeLengel) December 24, 2016
https://twitter.com/JOEL9ONE/status/812787755138908161
Happy 26th birthday to Matt @Colonel82 Lengel! Catch a TD from Tom Brady, Christmas, & birthday all in one week… https://t.co/jqYYcLGAAg
— Only In Boston (@OnlyInBOS) December 27, 2016
The Richmond Register's Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016 Sports Page @Colonel82 @EKUFootball @ComeBeAnIndian pic.twitter.com/j7w35AkjrA
— Richmond Sports (@RichmondRsports) December 27, 2016
https://www.instagram.com/p/BOcnFqChpoNXCZYvAQ2NrLERFalYDeoDBpLX3o0/
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