Tom Brady critiques officiating during Lions-Packers game on Fox
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
Tom Brady expressed strong criticism of officiating while commentating on the Lions-Packers game on Fox. The match, held on October 25, 2026, ended with a Lions victory, 20-17, aided by a controversial roughing the passer penalty against the Packers. Brady highlighted flawed calls, particularly one that helped set up Detroit's game-winning drive and another on a hit against Jared Goff. His remarks reflected frustration with how the penalties influenced the game. The Lions improved to 4-2, while the Packers dropped to 4-3 as a result of the defeat.
- •Lions defeat Packers 20-17 on a late field goal.
- •Tom Brady criticized two roughing the passer penalties on Packers.
- •Brady's remarks indicate ongoing concerns about officiating standards.
- •Lions' victory improves their record to 4-2.
- •Packers fall to 4-3 following the loss.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Tom Brady rips officiating in Lions-Packers over soft calls
- 12:16 AMYahoo Sports — ‘There’s no way’: Tom Brady does not hold back on referees on Fox broadcast
"Tom Brady got plenty of soft calls when he was under center for the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers during his playing days. Now that he’s in the booth though, he is getting pretty tired of them. During Sunday’s game between the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions, Brady was on the call…
"The Detroit Lions beat the Green Bay Packers 20-17 on Sunday thanks to a Jake Bates field goal on the final play. But the officials played a big role in the outcome, too, and analyst Tom Brady wasn’t happy about it. Calling the game for Fox, Brady repeatedly took issue with the penalties, including a…
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 26, 2026, 1:00 AMTom Brady rips officiating in Lions-Packers over soft calls
Tom Brady got plenty of soft calls when he was under center for the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers during his playing days. Now that he’s in the booth though, he is getting pretty tired of them. During Sunday’s game between the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions, Brady was on the call…
- Yahoo SportsOct 26, 2026, 12:16 AM‘There’s no way’: Tom Brady does not hold back on referees on Fox broadcast
The Detroit Lions beat the Green Bay Packers 20-17 on Sunday thanks to a Jake Bates field goal on the final play. But the officials played a big role in the outcome, too, and analyst Tom Brady wasn’t happy about it. Calling the game for Fox, Brady repeatedly took issue with the penalties, including a…
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