Tampa Bay clinches playoff berth

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have clinched their first playoff berth in 13 years, never leaving the outcome of Saturday’s matinee in doubt in a dominating 47-7 victory over the Detroit Lions. In a game that was decided by halftime, Brady had his best first half of football ever — completing 22 of 27 passes for 348 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions.

Brady finished with a perfect passer rating in the win, the first time he’s accomplished that feat since 2010 and the third time he’s done it in his Hall of Fame career. Brady tied Kurt Warner and Peyton Manning for the most games with a perfect passer rating (three). He did not play in the second half as the Buccaneers took a commanding 34-0 halftime lead.