Tom Brady calls his first game from Fox booth at Gillette Stadium
The quarterback analyzed the New England Patriots' 45-27 loss to the Green Bay Packers for his third season with the network.
By Adrian Kovalenko ·
Tom Brady made his first broadcast appearance at Gillette Stadium on Sunday. The New England Patriots lost to the Green Bay Packers, 45-27, in the contest.
This was the third season for Brady in the lead booth for Fox NFL. He has worked alongside Kevin Burkhardt, whom he refers to as K.B., for the past three years. The team had not called a Patriots game until this week. The home team had not performed well enough for a favorable broadcast prior to this date.
Patriots fans had expected an analysis of a strong performance. Quarterback Drake Maye had won the AFC Offensive Player of the Month award for October. Instead, Maye threw the game's second play into an interception. The Patriots pass defense struggled against Jordan Love, Matthew Golden, and Christian Watson throughout the game.
Brady used the airtime to explain the errors. He remained silent for 48 seconds after the first interception while reviewing the replay. When the footage aired, he identified that Mack Hollins pulled up on the route. He stated that there was indecision on both sides, which led to the turnover.
When Maye completed three touchdown passes, Brady credited offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. He noted that the play design utilized Maye's mobility. Brady explained that the ability to move outside the pocket protects the offensive line. He contrasted this with the previous era when the defensive line focused on the center of the pocket.
Brady reacted quickly to plays, often before the outcome was certain. He made an exclamation on the first interception before Xavier McKinney caught the ball. He repeated the reaction on Maye's third interception. He also sent a virtual hug to sideline reporter Erin Andrews, marking her 300th career game.
Near the end of the game, Brady offered an assessment of the team's season. He noted that the Patriots played poorly in half the games and performed well in the other half. He questioned whether the team would remain loose with the ball or take care of it to become tough to beat. He cited the previous season as an example of the latter approach.
