Tom Brady will be looking forward to a return to Gillette Stadium as the New England Patriots find out their schedule for the 2026 NFL season.
The NFL has been releasing the upcoming matchups for all 32 teams, showing the biggest matchups that will grace the gridiron. New England stands out as one of the teams that will have big expectations, having finished as the runners-up after losing to the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl 60.
Not only will the Patriots face the Seahawks in a rematch on Week 1, but they will also host Brady as the franchise legend returns to commentate their Week 9 contest against the Green Bay Packers. He is broadcasting on behalf of FOX, watching the team that he proudly represented for 20 years and won six Super Bowl titles with.
Tom Brady will return to New England for the first time as a broadcaster for Week 9 when the Patriots host the Packers on FOX
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This is great news for Patriots fans wanting to see Tom Brady after he has been away from the team’s stadium for some time. It will be a great reunion for the two parties, especially after they won so much together for 20 years.
Brady boasts a lot of accolades as the greatest player in franchise history, racking up many records throughout his playing career. He is in the’ Patriots Hall of Fame, the All-2000s Team, the All-2010s Team, the 50th Anniversary Team, and the All-Dynasty Team.
New England overexceeded expectations as one of the best performing teams in the NFL throughout 2025. They boasted a 14-3 record as they won the AFC East Division title and secured the second seed in the conference’s playoff bracket. They took down the Los Angeles Chargers, Houston Texans and Denver Broncos before losing to the Seahawks in the Super Bowl.
The Patriots look forward to growth throughout 2026, especially in their second year with head coach Mike Vrabel. They anticipate Drake Maye to continue developing as a third-year quarterback, hoping to see him get better with his decision-making as a quick passer while maintaining his solid accuracy.
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