Tom Brady explains rainy conditions
Tom Brady, FOX Sports’ lead NFL analyst, explained how rainy conditions affect quarterback mechanics during the Los Angeles Rams and Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, October 4, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
During the FOX broadcast, Brady used a football to demonstrate how wet conditions change passing mechanics. The explanation came during his third season working alongside play-by-play announcer Kevin Burkhardt on the network’s Sunday.
Tom Brady explains wet ball mechanics
Brady explained that water collecting on the football makes it difficult to maintain a secure grip. He said quarterbacks cannot transition their throwing arms as quickly because backward movement can cause a wet ball to slip away.
Brady said quarterbacks often use slower mechanics so they can transition the football without losing it as a fumble. His explanation focused on controlling the wet ball throughout the throwing motion during live game coverage.
Tom Brady details passing challenges
Brady said rain also makes the receiving side of a passing play more difficult. Water can collect on football and receiver gloves, reducing passing efficiency for NFL players in wet conditions.
The former quarterback said those conditions can create an advantage for defenses and increase the importance of running effectively. His explanation connected quarterback mechanics, receiver grip, and offensive strategy during the rainy game in Philadelphia.
Tom Brady analyzes Stafford’s struggles
Matthew Stafford completed 32 of 51 passes for 317 yards against Philadelphia. The Rams quarterback threw 2 interceptions and no passing touchdowns, while Los Angeles recovered late to win 24-20.
Stafford averaged 6.2 yards per passing attempt during the rainy game. Los Angeles trailed Philadelphia 20-10 at halftime, remained behind by that score after the third quarter, and rallied successfully late Sunday afternoon.
Tom Brady sees Hurts held to 93 yards
Jalen Hurts finished with 93 passing yards as Philadelphia struggled to sustain drives. The Eagles quarterback completed 12 of 27 passes and threw 2 touchdowns during the team’s 24 to 20 home loss that Sunday.
Philadelphia went 0-for-12 on third down against the Rams. Los Angeles repeatedly stopped the Eagles in key situations, including late in the fourth quarter before the Rams completed their winning touchdown drive successfully.
Tom Brady’s run game point plays out
Kyren Williams gave Brady’s point about the running game added context by rushing 16 times for 80 yards. The Rams running back scored 2 touchdowns, including the decisive 7-yard run late in Philadelphia on Sunday.
Williams scored both touchdowns during the 4th quarter as Los Angeles erased Philadelphia’s lead. His final score came with 1 minute and 10 seconds remaining, giving the Rams a 24 to 20 advantage late Sunday.
Tom Brady watches Rams erase deficit
Los Angeles entered the 4th quarter trailing Philadelphia 20–10 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Rams scored 14 unanswered points to win 24–20, leaving both teams with 2–2 records.
Philadelphia punted with 3:07 remaining, and Stafford began the winning drive with 2:55 left. Williams capped the possession with a 7-yard touchdown at 1:10 before the Rams defense stopped the Eagles’ final drive.
Tom Brady enters 3rd FOX season
Brady’s live explanation came during his third NFL season as FOX’s lead analyst. FOX announced in May 2022 that the 7-time Super Bowl champion would join the network as a lead NFL analyst after retirement.
Brady signed a 10-year, $375 million contract with FOX, according to FOX Sports and Reuters. The reported total averages $37.5 million per year across the full 10-year agreement.
Tom Brady began broadcasting in 2024
Brady made his regular-season FOX broadcasting debut on September 8, 2024, for Dallas against Cleveland. He joined Burkhardt as the network’s lead analyst after spending the entire 2023 NFL season away from broadcasting entirely.
FOX’s top crew also includes sideline reporters Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi. Brady’s debut assignment ended with Dallas defeating Cleveland, marking the beginning of his transition from playing to analyzing games on television for FOX viewers.
Fun fact: Tom Brady was drafted by the Montreal Expos in Round 18 of the 1995 MLB Draft before choosing football.
Tom Brady called Super Bowl LIX
Brady completed his first broadcasting season by calling Super Bowl LIX with Burkhardt in February 2025. Philadelphia defeated Kansas City 40 to 22 in New Orleans during Brady’s first Super Bowl assignment as an analyst.
FOX reported an average audience of 127.7 million viewers across platforms for Super Bowl LIX. Nielsen data showed the audience peaked at 137.7 million viewers during the second quarter of the championship game that night.
Tom Brady causes his own audio issue
Brady’s 2026 Eagles and Rams broadcast was interrupted by a brief technical issue with his information board. He explained that the large board accidentally landed on the talkback button while he was working in the booth.
The mistake caused Brady’s microphone to disconnect during the broadcast. Burkhardt later asked about the issue, and Brady accepted responsibility, comparing his admission to a quarterback taking ownership of a mistake on the football field during play.
Tom Brady balances Raiders ownership
Brady holds a 5% ownership stake in the Las Vegas Raiders after NFL owners approved his investment in October 2024. His ownership position has resulted in special restrictions on parts of his FOX broadcasting preparation.
The NFL now allows Brady to participate remotely in team production meetings. He still cannot watch another team’s practices or enter another team’s training complex, restrictions connected to his ownership stake in the Raiders organization.
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Tom Brady remains committed to FOX
Brady entered his third FOX season reiterating his commitment to the network’s 10-year agreement. His agent confirmed that Brady intended to fulfill the full contract while continuing his minority ownership role with the Raiders.
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This slideshow was made with AI assistance and human editing.
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