Former quarterback Tom Brady earned accolades for his astute commentary during a pivotal moment in the Washington Commanders' NFC divisional round victory against the Detroit Lions. With the Commanders leading by three points and facing a 4th-and-2 situation late in the game, Brady spotted an issue with the Lions' defensive setup.
Brady exclaimed, "Need a timeout, 12 on the field, timeout! Timeout! Timeout! Nope. Nope. Oh no! What are they doing?" He correctly identified that Detroit had 12 players on the field, resulting in a penalty that gave Washington a fresh set of downs. The Commanders capitalized on the opportunity, scoring a touchdown two plays later to extend their lead and ultimately secure a 45-28 win.
This insightful observation by Brady, now in his first full season as a FOX broadcaster, drew considerable praise. The game marked his debut calling an NFC divisional round matchup. Lions coach Dan Campbell expressed disappointment after the game, citing turnovers and the team's inability to make crucial stops as key factors in the loss.
Brady will join Kevin Burkhardt in the broadcast booth for Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans next month.
