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What game is Tom Brady calling today?
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What game is Tom Brady calling today?

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Tom Brady will play his ninth NFL game this Sunday with Fox’s top broadcast team.

On Wednesday, October 16, NFL owners officially approved Tom Brady’s offer to purchase a 10 percent stake in the Las Vegas Raiders along with a business partner. Approval of making Brady part owner of an NFL team comes with restrictions that could impact Brady’s new career as a broadcaster.

The most notable restrictions are that he cannot participate in broadcast production meetings in person or virtually and cannot publicly criticize game officials or other teams. These limitations pose new challenges to the status of TB12.

Brady’s broadcasting skills have been under intense scrutiny since Week 1, when he called the Browns-Cowboys matchup. Although his debut received mixed reactions, he continues to improve with every opportunity in the cabin.

The seven-time Super Bowl champion is feeling more and more comfortable in his role as a presenter. His first season as a broadcaster will be culminating in February when he calls Super Bowl 59.

Here’s what you need to know about Brady’s show this weekend:

What game is Tom Brady broadcasting?

Tom Brady will be on the Fox broadcast this Sunday at Lambeau Field, where the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions will play. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET.

Tom Brady will join his broadcast partner Kevin Burkhardt, while Tom Rinaldi and Erin Andrews will report from the sidelines. Dean Blandino will be on the stand contributing to rules and officiating.

The Lions (6-1) and Packers (6-2) will battle for supremacy in the NFC North. This will be the first of two meetings between these division opponents. Packers quarterback Jordan Love left last week’s game with a groin injury and could be limited. Green Bay’s defense leads the NFL in takeaways. The Lions now rank first in points per game (33.4).

Will Tom Brady broadcast a Patriots game?

At this point there have been no announcements beyond Week 9. Fans will have to wait at least another week before Tom Brady calls a Patriots game. This Sunday would have been an opportunity New England on the road againt the Titans airing on Fox.

Fox’s next opportunity to schedule Brady for a Patriots game is next week. In week 10, The Bears and Caleb Williams host Drake Maye and the Patriots – a battle between the Nos. 1 and 3 overall picks.

Tom Brady contract details

The future Hall of Fame quarterback has reportedly signed a historic 10-year, $375 million deal with Fox Sports.

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