When you play on the worst team in the NFL, you have to find your victories somewhere.
Joe Mixon found his after the Patriots handed his Bengals a 34-13 loss in Cincinnati on Sunday, as New England quarterback Tom Brady shook the running back's hand and exchanged a few pleasantries.
Hours later, Mixon was still giddy about his interaction with the GOAT.
Mixon did plenty to earn Brady's respect Sunday, gashing the Patriots for 156 total yards (136 rushing, 20 receiving).
But apparently the 23-year-old Oklahoma product didn't have the courage to ask for Brady's jersey, like fellow Oklahoma product Adrian Peterson (and many more) have done throughout the season.
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Mixon tagged Brady in the tweet, though, so maybe he's hoping the 42-year-old sends him a No. 12 jersey in the mail before Christmas.
Bengals defensive lineman Carlos Dunlap also found a silver lining in the loss thanks to Brady, sacking the QB in the second quarter and reveling in adding Brady to his "résumé" after the game.
Brady and the Patriots, meanwhile, are on to a crucial Week 16 showdown with the 10-4 Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium.