Tom Brady to call Patriots–Packers in New England in Week 9

Fox said Tom Brady will be in the broadcast booth for the New England Patriots’ Week 9 game against the Green Bay Packers, a matchup set for a 4:25 p.m. kickoff. It will be Brady’s first broadcast assignment in New England since he moved into a media role two seasons ago. The network’s selection places the former Patriots quarterback on a high-profile stage at a familiar venue for a nationally televised window.

Brady has called games for Fox since retiring from playing, but none of his previous assignments were hosted in New England. His appearance for Patriots–Packers adds a layer of interest given his long association with the franchise and the fan base that followed his career. The appointment underscores Fox’s strategy of pairing a marquee game window with one of the sport’s most recognizable voices.

The Patriots are also expected to recognize former tight end Rob Gronkowski during the same weekend. Gronkowski was recently elected to the team’s Hall of Fame, and club officials previously said the date of his induction would be announced later. The timing of Brady’s first New England broadcast alongside the anticipated celebration of his former teammate is likely to draw additional attention to Week 9.

While formal details of the induction ceremony remain pending, linking a tribute to Gronkowski with a late-afternoon kickoff against Green Bay would provide the organization a substantial platform. The pairing also reinforces the ongoing connection between two of the franchise’s defining figures and a fan base that has followed their careers closely.

Fox assigns Brady to marquee Week 9 window

The 4:25 p.m. kickoff places Patriots–Packers in a prominent national slot. Fox has routinely used that window for games with broad interest, and assigning Brady to the booth signals the network’s expectation of strong viewership. It will also offer an early-season gauge of Brady’s on-air rhythm in a venue and market that know him well.

Brady’s presence will inevitably shape the broadcast’s storytelling, from his perspective on the Patriots’ current direction to contrasts with the eras he played. Even without on-field participation, his return in a media role is part of the evolving post-playing chapter that networks have emphasized with high-profile former athletes.

Patriots plan to honor Gronkowski

Team officials have indicated that Gronkowski’s Hall of Fame induction date will be named at a later time, and expectations are that the franchise will honor him in conjunction with the Week 9 game. Positioning that celebration alongside Brady’s booth assignment weaves together two parallel storylines and provides an additional focal point for fans attending or watching.

Gronkowski’s election and Brady’s assignment are separate decisions, but the overlap offers the club and the network a chance to spotlight franchise history while presenting a compelling broadcast. Any final ceremony details, once confirmed by the team, will shape the day’s schedule and pregame programming.

Further confirmations from the Patriots and Fox on the game-day timeline and ceremony specifics will clarify how the broadcast and any tributes are sequenced. Viewers can expect additional updates from the team and the network as Week 9 approaches.