Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett was in his hometown of Houston on Sunday to root on his brother Martellus, a tight end for the Patriots, in Super Bowl LI.
Following New England’s dramatic 34-28 overtime victory, Michael called Pats quarterback Tom Brady the best player in NFL history.
“He’s chasing something that nobody’s every chased,” Michael said while crashing Martellus’ postgame interview on NFL Network. “He’s chasing ghosts. He’s chasing himself to be the best player who ever played this game.”
Brady completed 43 of 62 pass attempts for 466 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in New England’s fifth championship since the 2001 season.
Michael said he never doubted the Patriots would win the game despite facing a 25-point deficit to the Atlanta Falcons midway through the third quarter.
After the game, Martellus made news when he said he would not accompany his teammates for a visit to the White House in protest of President Donald Trump.
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New England Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett (88) poses for a selfie with his brother Michael Bennett who plays for the Seattle Seahawks while on the field for pre game warm ups. The Atlanta Falcons play the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston on Feb. 5, 2017. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
New England Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett (88) poses for a selfie with his brother Michael Bennett who plays for the Seattle Seahawks while on the field for pre game warm ups. The Atlanta Falcons play
Seattle Seahawks’ Michael Bennett, left, takes selfie with actor Mark Wahlberg before the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Seattle Seahawks’ Michael Bennett, left, takes selfie with actor Mark Wahlberg before the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett, left, talks with his brother, Chicago Bears tight end Martellus Bennett, right, after an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the Bears 26-0. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett, left, talks with his brother, Chicago Bears tight end Martellus Bennett, right, after an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Seattle. The Seahawks beat
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Michael Bennett, left, and his brother Dallas Cowboys tight end Martellus Bennett spend time together before their NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Michael Bennett, left, and his brother Dallas Cowboys tight end Martellus Bennett spend time together before their NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011, in Tampa, Fla.
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