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This Sunday, Tom Brady is scheduled to commentate on his second NFL game in Week 2.
Brady and Kevin Burkhardt were in the locker room together during the Cowboys’ game against the Cleveland Browns in Week 1. Brady’s commentary debut drew mixed reactions, but his ability as an NFL commentator remains to be seen.
His presence in the cabin overshadowed the impressive 33:17 away win.
The seven-time Super Bowl champion will need some time to get used to holding the microphone on Sundays, and this next step in his career will culminate when he comments on the 59th Super Bowl in February. With this being his second consecutive week covering the Cowboys, Brady will have the opportunity to provide expert insight and hone his skills as a commentator.
Here’s what you need to know about Brady’s second opportunity to commentate on a game this weekend:
Which game is Tom Brady broadcasting?
- Game: Cowboys vs Saints
- Start time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Tom Brady will be joining the Fox broadcast this Sunday from AT&T Stadium, where the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints are playing. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET.
Tom Brady will be alongside his broadcast partner Kevin Burkhardt, while Tom Rinaldi and Erin Andrews will report from the sidelines.
Brady has been outspoken about the current state of NFL rules and coaches even in retirement. He was critical of the NFL on his podcast “Let’s Go” last season, saying, “I think there’s a lot of mediocrity in the NFL today.” What Brady says during a broadcast can carry a lot of weight, and his knack for not being afraid to criticize what’s happening on the field can have an impact.
Tom Brady’s broadcast salary
The future Hall of Fame quarterback has reportedly signed a historic 10-year, $375 million deal with FOX Sports.
The network’s deal with Brady may already be paying off. Reported viewership for FOX Sports’ Week 1 Cowboys-Browns game was 23.8 million, making it the network’s most-watched Week 1 game since 2020.
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