The Patriots will be without Tom Brady for a couple more weeks, but are they allowed to play Wes Welker as Fake Tom Brady in his place?
Welker, the former New England star wide receiver, surprised Pats fans outside of Gillette Stadium on Sunday by donning the mask of their favorite quarterback. It was a little bit creepy, but mostly good fun.
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Just saw #fakebrady. Turns out it was wes Welker! #patriots #brady #welker pic.twitter.com/r2m5Z7Wnxf
— Caitlin Hannon (@coolcait10) September 18, 2016
Look who’s in Foxborough… #FakeBrady pic.twitter.com/ttXWIbEaM2
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 18, 2016
Some of the fan reactions were pretty great. Here's a look at Welker's day, courtesy of Bleacher Report.
Behind the scenes with the man behind the mask…@WesWelker! #FakeBrady pic.twitter.com/gloxlaOoxK
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 18, 2016
And we got Welker's thoughts on Brady's suspension.
Free Brady Baby!!! https://t.co/L5YLbOcRdf
— Wes Welker (@WesWelker) September 18, 2016
Yes, free Brady so we don't have to look at that disturbing mask again.
