A blend of intensity and mishaps followed Thursday night in NFL Week 2. The Buffalo Bills defeated the Miami Dolphins with their quarterback Tua Tagovailoa injured.
On Sunday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers crushed the Denver Lions, and the Green Bay Packers had a thrilling win against the AFC South contender, Indianapolis Colts. The Kansas City Chiefs secured their second win of the season, and the New Orleans Saints decisively beat the Dallas Cowboys in the Week 2 game for former quarterback turned FOX broadcaster Tom Brady.
Like the mix of unexpected and satisfying wins, Brady had his sweet and sour moments as an announcer. After covering the Cowboys’ matchups in Weeks 1 and 2 (with mixed reviews), TB12 will again lend his insight and commentary in Week 3.
Whether you’re tuning in for the game itself or curious about Brady’s continued journey as a FOX analyst, here’s everything you need to know about today’s broadcast.
Where Can You Watch Tom Brady Today?
TV Channel: FOX
Game: Cowboys vs. Ravens
Live Stream: NFL+
Kickoff Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
Brady is back, this time focusing on the Cowboys as they take on a tough Baltimore Ravens squad. The pressure is on the Cowboys to hold off Baltimore after they suffered defeat at the hands of the Saints.
However, the real spotlight for the NFL GOAT is on his continued adaptation to the broadcast booth. He’ll be joining his regular partners — Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Rinaldi, and Erin Andrews reporting from the sidelines.
While Brady’s Week 1 debut saw mixed reviews, it had a silver lining for the FOX Corps. Numbers reveal that the legendary quarterback’s debut brought a record-high viewership of 23.8 million, making it the network’s most-watched game since 2020. Reviews had both praises and suggestions for the 47-year-old broadcasting debutante, as many noted his struggle to find a comfortable rhythm.
However, as expected, Week 2 was seen as an improvement. Fans and analysts alike noticed Brady becoming sharper and more fluid in his commentary. They appreciated how he broke down the Saints’ impressive offensive plays. Despite facing harsh comments, TB12 delivered a fantastic preview, impressing fans before the Week 2 game.
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“I like the opportunity for Derek Carr to come out and prove to everybody this wasn’t just a bad Carolina team… I don’t care who you play in the NFL, 47 points is 47 points. [Klint] Kubiak has done a great job,” said the announcer via FOX NFL.
"I like the opportunity for Derek Carr come out and prove to everybody this wasn't just a bad Carolina team… I don't care who you play in the NFL, 47 points is 47 points. Kubiak has done a great job"
— Tom Brady previews the Saints-Cowboys match up pic.twitter.com/AcOM0nNTMR
— Saints Film Room (@SaintsFilmRoom) September 15, 2024
Fans rushed to appreciate him with comments like, “Somebody gave Tom the script” and “He’s doing fantastic today so far.. much more confident and comfortable.”
In his postgame reflections, Brady acknowledged that broadcasting is a new challenge but one that he’s ready to conquer.
As of now, for Week 3, all eyes are on Brady — as he takes the booth once more, bringing his wealth of knowledge and unique perspective to America’s Game of the Week.