Patriots' Tom Brady on being limited in practice: 'I wouldn’t say I’m a spring chicken anymore'

E.Jay Zarett

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Tom Brady is feeling "pretty good" despite being limited in practice, he told reporters. 

The 42-year-old star has been dominant so far this season, throwing for 911 yards with seven touchdowns and no interceptions as the Patriots have opened 3-0. Brady was listed as a limited participant in practice Wednesday because of a calf injury, but he said there was nothing to worry about. 

"You know, football is a contact sport," Brady said. "I wouldn’t say I’m a spring chicken anymore. So, I’m trying to just feel as great as I can and see how it goes (Thursday). But, I feel pretty good."

The Patriots will look to remain undefeated when they face the 3-0 Bills in Buffalo on Sunday. Buffalo enters the matchup with the No. 5 ranked defense in the NFL. 

"I think they’re good at all levels, so that’s the challenging part," Brady said. "They have a good front, very good at linebacker, very good in the secondary, play the pass well, tough, physical, stout defense, well-coached, fundamentally sound. They play well at home. It’s a great environment.

"So, it’s pretty tough, it’s pretty tough. It’s a great challenge. They’re 3-0, they’re off to a great start and it’s going to be really a great environment for football. They’re going to challenge us. This will be the toughest game we’ve faced, and we’re going to have to play a great game."

Brady added the Bills are "a very good team."

"I think (the Bills play) a great style of defense because (they) really make the offense earn everything, and I think they have very smart players that all work well together," Brady said. "I think they’re playing really well. They’re playing well on offense, they’ve got a very good defense, they’re turnover driven, they win close games."  

The Patriots' matchup with the Bills will kick off Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. 

 

E.Jay Zarett