Week 1 of the NFL season was a first for a lot of things. The first time we got to see Caleb Williams in a regular season game. The first time we got to see an NFL game played in Brazil. But, in addition to all of that, Week 1 was the first time we got to see legendary quarterback Tom Brady in the broadcast booth.
Was it perfect? No. Far from it. But, as Brady embarked on the first week of his massive 10-year, $375 million contract, NFL fans couldn’t wait to get a taste of what he had to offer as an announcer.
Now that Week 2 is here and Brady has gotten some time to review his Week 1 performance, where and when can fans expect to hear his second attempt at broadcasting?
Where Can You Watch Tom Brady Today?
- TV Channel: Fox
- Game: Cowboys vs. Saints
- Live Stream: NFL+
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
Brady will go from one Dallas Cowboys game to another. After covering Dallas at the Cleveland Browns last week, the former QB is now going to get a taste of AT&T Stadium from the outside looking in. This time around, Brady will get to focus on the red-hot New Orleans Saints‘ offense rather than whatever you want to call what the Browns did last week.
Brady’s debut as an NFL announcer for Fox received mixed reviews in Week 1. While his legendary football knowledge was evident, his performance was often criticized for being stiff and awkward. Some viewers felt he struggled to find a natural rhythm in the booth, leading to uncomfortable moments, including awkward exchanges with his co-host, Kevin Burkhardt.
Social media reactions were harsh, with many fans expressing disappointment and calling for improvements. However, Brady himself acknowledged the challenges and vowed to improve as the season progressed. He was quite candid about his performance on his vlog, “Last Week with Tom”.
“I’m not tired from the game, just tired from the buildup,” Brady said as he loosened his tie on a private plane.
“The emotional energy, a lot of emotional buildup and not quite knowing how things are going to go.” Brady said that he found the experience to be “certainly a lot of fun,” but that there were “definitely some things to clean up.” He added, “It’s all a learning process, man … I was doing what I should be doing, and I know it’s going to get better.”
