Brandin Cooks really wanted that first down on New England’s second drive of the game. He tried so hard to get it. Unfortunately, he failed rather spectacularly trying to hurdle Rodney McLeod.
The great tackle on 3rd down by Rodney McLeod on Brandin Cooks https://t.co/XUrGh9zX5M
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) February 5, 2018
Not quite pic.twitter.com/lEMq9sFqei
— The Big Lead (@TheBigLead) February 5, 2018
Making matters worse, the Patriots ended up botching the field-goal attempt afterward, meaning they got no points out of this drive.
Twitter had some hilarious reactions to the failed hurdle by Cooks.
Let’s get back to that replay of #Patriots Brandin Cooks. pic.twitter.com/40xRK6I23R
— Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) February 5, 2018
Brandon Cooks trying to hurdle that Eagles defender like.. pic.twitter.com/Nl2gilwJS0
— Jake Jones (@JakeJones_34) February 5, 2018
I was legit hoping for a powerbomb on that play. RT @NFL_Memes: Brandon Cooks trying to hurdle that Eagles defender… https://t.co/FXWiglZyct
— The What™ (@Sole_Maine) February 5, 2018
https://twitter.com/Powerthusiast/status/960305993900089345
Brandin Cooks trying to hurdle the defender #SuperBowl #Cooks pic.twitter.com/0Ypuw2HkSY
— Danny Cooperman (@DCOOP14) February 5, 2018