Tom Brady’s Sharp Observation Wins Praise During Pivotal Lions-Commanders Playoff Moment

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers superstar Tom Brady had an incredible observation during a recent playoff contest.
Tom Brady acknowledges fans as he walks into the tunnel before the NFC divisional round between Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders at Ford Field in Detroit on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025.
Tom Brady acknowledges fans as he walks into the tunnel before the NFC divisional round between Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders at Ford Field in Detroit on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. / Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
In this story:

While the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have found much-needed quarterback security in Baker Mayfield to succeed Tom Brady after a few years of service with the club, the NFL legend is now ushering in the next step of his career.

While Brady spent a year away from the gridiron after retiring from the Buccaneers, he's now set to wrap up his first season in the broadcast booth. The greatest NFL player of all time spent his year away from football to nurture his family relationships and business moves -- which led to him becoming a minority owner in the Las Vegas Raiders.

Brady still intends to honor his broadcasting contract with FOX, and most recently called a Divisional Round matchup between the Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions.

In the fourth quarter, Brady made a quick realization that left fans in awe with his sharp observation and quick processing. With most of the quarter left to play, the Commanders were looking to convert on fourth down. The Lions had 12 defenders on the field, which Brady realized and urged the team to call a timeout.

"Need a timeout! 12 on the field, timeout! Timeout! Timeout! Nope. Nope. Oh no! What are they doin'?!" Brady said on the broadcast.

It was a rookie season for Brady in a sense, as he spent his first year in the broadcast booth to learn and grow in his role. Despite criticism all season long, this moment earned him praise.

READ MORE: Buccaneers Star RB Makes PFWA All-Rookie Team for 2025

Stick with BucsGameday for more coverage of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throughout the 2024 season.

Follow BucsGameday on Twitter and Facebook

More Tampa Bay Buccaneers News

• Buccaneers’ OC Liam Coen Receives Major Update on Open Head Coaching Job

• Who is the Buccaneers' Top Breakout Candidate in 2025?

• Buccaneers' Raymond James Stadium to Host College Football Playoff Title Game in 2029

• Star Buccaneers LT Named to PFWA All-NFL Team


Published
Kade Kimble
KADE KIMBLE

Kade has been covering a wide variety of teams ranging from the NFL to the NBA and college athletics since joining Sports Illustrated's FanNation in 2022.