Tom Brady to Call Eagles–Commanders Season Opener on Fox, and Philadelphia Fans Are Buzzing

Fox Sports has tapped Tom Brady and play-by-play partner Kevin Burkhardt for the Philadelphia Eagles’ season opener against the Washington Commanders on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field, a matchup now carrying extra buzz among the Eagles faithful.

The assignment puts the seven-time Super Bowl champion in the booth for one of the NFC East’s marquee rivalry games, and the reaction from Philadelphia fans on social media has been overwhelmingly enthusiastic. Several supporters joked that the Eagles seem to win whenever Brady is on the call, while others suggested the legendary quarterback has a soft spot for Jalen Hurts, whom Brady has previously praised in glowing terms.

Brady’s history with the franchise on the broadcast side is a relatively short but notable one. His debut as a Super Bowl announcer came during the Eagles’ victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in February 2025, a performance that has since become a reference point for fans who believe he brings the team good fortune. Many observers have also noted his growth behind the microphone since transitioning from the field to the booth.

The news lands at a moment of renewed scrutiny for Fox Corporation, the entertainment and media company behind Fox Sports. Fox’s shares closed at $65.48 previously and were trading down about 0.38% at $65.23, valuing the company at roughly $27.7 billion. High-profile talent assignments like Brady’s remain central to Fox’s sports strategy, as live NFL broadcasts continue to anchor the network’s programming slate and advertising appeal.

Brady, who also holds a co-ownership stake in the Las Vegas Raiders, is expected to appear in games that avoid conflicts with his ownership role, and the Raiders are not slated for the Sunday windows on Fox’s schedule, clearing the way for the Philadelphia assignment.

The Eagles enter the season looking to move past a frustrating end to their 2025 campaign, which concluded with a playoff exit against an injury-depleted San Francisco 49ers squad. Sunday’s home opener offers an early divisional test, and with Brady and Burkhardt on the call, the broadcast spotlight will be firmly on South Philadelphia.

Fans, for their part, appear ready. “Perfect commentator duo to start the year,” one supporter wrote, capturing a sentiment widely shared across the fanbase ahead of kickoff.

What to watch

• Sunday’s Eagles–Commanders broadcast ratings and audience figures on Fox, an early gauge of the NFL season’s viewership momentum.
• Fox Corporation’s next quarterly earnings report, which will cover advertising performance tied to its NFL slate.
• Further announcements on Brady’s upcoming broadcast assignments throughout the season.

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