When the New England Patriots visit Tampa Bay this Sunday, fans are bracing for a matchup that feels larger than life. Both teams—Patriots at 7-2 and Buccaneers at 6-2—are in fierce midseason form. Yet what truly makes this contest special is the voice behind the excitement: Tom Brady , the man who defined both franchises. Ahead of the showdown, the seven-time Super Bowl champion shared his anticipation, calling it a potential “Game of the Year alert.”
“This team doesn’t always get mentioned in the same breath as the Eagles, the Chiefs, and the Bills, but they should. The Bucs come off their bye week at No. 3, setting up a huge showdown with the Pats in Tampa,” Brady said. “We’ve got two teams who might feel like they have something to prove. Yeah, I like that. And that usually results in a great football game. Game of the year alert? I think so. Just don’t ask me to pick any sides here.”
Tom Brady’s unmatched legacy with Patriots and Buccaneers
Tom Brady’s football journey remains unmatched. Over 23 NFL seasons, he became the face of two iconic franchises. For two decades in New England, he turned the Patriots into a dynasty—winning six Super Bowls, earning four Super Bowl MVPs, and claiming two NFL MVP titles. His 219-64 regular-season record and 74,571 passing yards still stand as benchmarks of greatness.
When Brady left for Tampa Bay in 2020, many doubted he could repeat his success. Yet, he silenced critics by leading the Buccaneers to a Super Bowl LV win in his debut season, adding a seventh ring and a new chapter to his remarkable story. His two-year stint in Tampa produced 108 touchdown passes and another Super Bowl MVP honor—proof that age could never dull his competitive fire.
Now, as a Fox Sports commentator, Brady won’t be calling Sunday’s game—it airs on CBS—but he’s still watching closely. “Just... don’t ask me to pick any sides here,” he joked, a line that reflects his enduring bond with both teams.
Whether seen as a Patriot legend or Buccaneer icon, Tom Brady continues to command the spotlight. And as his two former teams collide in Tampa, the football world will once again revolve around the man who defined an era.
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“This team doesn’t always get mentioned in the same breath as the Eagles, the Chiefs, and the Bills, but they should. The Bucs come off their bye week at No. 3, setting up a huge showdown with the Pats in Tampa,” Brady said. “We’ve got two teams who might feel like they have something to prove. Yeah, I like that. And that usually results in a great football game. Game of the year alert? I think so. Just don’t ask me to pick any sides here.”
Tom Brady’s unmatched legacy with Patriots and Buccaneers
Tom Brady’s football journey remains unmatched. Over 23 NFL seasons, he became the face of two iconic franchises. For two decades in New England, he turned the Patriots into a dynasty—winning six Super Bowls, earning four Super Bowl MVPs, and claiming two NFL MVP titles. His 219-64 regular-season record and 74,571 passing yards still stand as benchmarks of greatness.
Safe to say @TomBrady will be on the edge of his seat for this one 👀 https://t.co/kK6jOWfuXr pic.twitter.com/CfqTxdXIEY
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) November 7, 2025
When Brady left for Tampa Bay in 2020, many doubted he could repeat his success. Yet, he silenced critics by leading the Buccaneers to a Super Bowl LV win in his debut season, adding a seventh ring and a new chapter to his remarkable story. His two-year stint in Tampa produced 108 touchdown passes and another Super Bowl MVP honor—proof that age could never dull his competitive fire.
Now, as a Fox Sports commentator, Brady won’t be calling Sunday’s game—it airs on CBS—but he’s still watching closely. “Just... don’t ask me to pick any sides here,” he joked, a line that reflects his enduring bond with both teams.
Whether seen as a Patriot legend or Buccaneer icon, Tom Brady continues to command the spotlight. And as his two former teams collide in Tampa, the football world will once again revolve around the man who defined an era.
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