Brady Swears on Live Fox Pregame Show
Fox NFL analyst Tom Brady dropped an expletive during a quarterback stats quiz with Drew Brees on the network's pregame broadcast.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Football
Tom Brady, Fox Sports' lead NFL analyst, said "oh s---" during a segment of the Fox NFL pregame show alongside Drew Brees, seemingly forgetting he was on mic. Brady made a face after realizing he had sworn on air.
Why it matters
The slip comes as Brady continues to build his broadcasting career, which began three years ago, and follows an earlier on-air expletive during Week 2. It highlights the live, unscripted nature of network sports pregame coverage.
Brady, a seven-time Super Bowl champion, has been a Fox broadcaster for three years and previously swore on live TV in Week 2 while calling the Commanders-Cowboys game in Dallas. The extraction does not report any ratings or viewership figures tied to the segment.
The players
Tom Brady
Tom Brady is a seven-time Super Bowl champion quarterback who now works as Fox Sports' lead NFL analyst.
Drew Brees
Drew Brees is a former NFL quarterback and Super Bowl champion who appears as an analyst on the Fox NFL pregame show.
Fox Sports
Fox Sports is the sports division of the Fox broadcasting network, which carries NFL coverage in the United States.
The details
During a quiz segment on Fox NFL Sunday hosted by Curt Menefee, Brady and Brees were asked about all-time quarterback stats when Brady dropped the expletive. Brady also called Dak Prescott's pass to CeeDee Lamb an "absolute piss missile" and criticized officiating after the Lions' win over the Packers.
Timeline
Week 2: Brady swore while calling the Commanders-Cowboys game in Dallas.
Three years ago: Brady began his broadcasting career.
Sunday: Brady swore during the Fox NFL pregame segment with Brees.
Last week: Brady criticized the refs in the Lions' win over the Packers.
This week: Brady returns to Detroit for the Vikings-Lions NFC North game.
The Big Picture
This is the second on-air expletive from Brady in his young broadcasting career, following the Week 2 Commanders-Cowboys call in Dallas. The pattern shows how the live, unscripted format of NFL network pregame shows leaves little room for error even for experienced former players.
Brady's broadcast role keeps him visible on NFL pregame coverage, so viewers tuning in for analysis can expect his commentary during Fox's live shows. Fantasy and betting audiences who follow his quarterback assessments may want to track how his analysis shapes coverage.
The takeaway
Live sports broadcasting leaves little margin for error, and even seasoned players-turned-analysts can slip on air. Viewers should expect unscripted moments during network pregame coverage.
What happens next
Brady is scheduled to return to Detroit this week for the Vikings-Lions NFC North game.
Further reading
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