Tom Brady returns to Fox as lead NFL analyst for Week 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 8:19 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Fox Sports has announced its NFL announcing assignments for Week 1, featuring Tom Brady returning as a lead analyst alongside Kevin Burkhardt for the Philadelphia Eagles versus Washington Commanders matchup. This marks Brady's third year under his 10-year, $375 million contract with the network. Alongside Brady and Burkhardt, Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi will serve as sideline reporters. The network retains successful announcing teams instead of making significant changes, with Joe Davis and Greg Olsen as the number two duo. Other matchups for Week 1 include Atlanta Falcons at Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Bears at Carolina Panthers.
- •Brady and Burkhardt call Eagles vs. Commanders.
- •Brady enters Year 3 of a $375 million contract.
- •Joe Davis and Greg Olsen handle secondary game coverage.
- •Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi will serve as sideline reporters.
- •Other matchups include Falcons at Steelers and Bears at Panthers.
- 8:19 PMYahoo Sports — Fox’s NFL announcing assignments for Week 1
"NFL legend Tom Brady returns for another season calling games for the network.
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