Tom Brady is within the first yr of his 10-year, $375 million take care of Fox. He has coated video games alongside Kevin Burkhardt all through the 2024 NFL season and has proven fast enchancment as a broadcaster.
Forward of the playoffs, Brady topped some gamers as stars of Week 18. He chosen Jahmyr Gibbs because the star working again, main the Detroit Lions to an necessary 31-9 win over the Minnesota Vikings.
Tom Brady Praised Jahmyr Gibbs for Week 18 Efficiency
The legendary NFL quarterback praised Gibbs for his efficiency in Week 18, which helped the Lions win the NFC North and seal the primary seed of their convention. The 22-year-old working again rushed for 139 yards and three touchdowns on 23 carries. He additionally had 5 receptions for 31 yards and a landing.
“My first star of the week goes to Jahmyr Gibbs,” stated Brady. “He balled out within the largest sport of the yr with 170 yards from scrimmage and 4 touchdowns. Jahmyr was the primary Lion to steer the league in touchdowns since Barry Sanders; that’s unimaginable. What a season for Gibbs. The Lions, they locked up the primary seed within the NFC, option to go.”
Congrats to @TomBrady‘s 3 Stars of Week 18! ✨
First up, @Lions RB @Jahmyr_Gibbs1 🦁 pic.twitter.com/geHV8iaqCL
— FOX Sports activities: NFL (@NFLonFOX) January 9, 2025
Gibbs and the Lions dominated the Vikings’ protection, which is among the many greatest within the league. Detroit did that with out David Montgomery, who has missed the final three video games as a consequence of a knee injury he suffered in Week 15 in opposition to the Buffalo Bills.
There have been issues about how Gibbs would carry out with out Montgomery, however the second-year working again has proved that he is without doubt one of the greatest gamers at his place. In three video games with out Montgomery, Gibbs rushed for 365 yards and scored six touchdowns, averaging 5.7 yards per carry. He additionally had 13 receptions for 122 yards and a landing.
The Lions drafted Gibbs with the twelfth general decide within the 2023 NFL Draft. After a promising rookie season, the Alabama product led the league in touchdowns (20) in his second yr within the NFL. Montgomery will probably be again for the playoffs, and the Lions’ working again duo will play an enormous position if the staff is to win a Tremendous Bowl.
Brady Will Play a Function in Choosing Antonio Pierce’s Substitute
Apart from working for Fox, Brady can also be a minority proprietor of the Las Vegas Raiders. The AFC West franchise just lately fired Antonio Pierce and has began on the lookout for his substitute.
Per Adam Schefter, Brady will play a job within the Raiders hiring the following head coach. Though it isn’t confirmed but, the seven-time Tremendous Bowl winner may even have an enter on the gamers the franchise will choose within the 2025 NFL Draft.
Raiders restricted proprietor Tom Brady is predicted to be a part of a collaborative committee to interview head teaching candidates and help staff proprietor Mark Davis, per league sources. pic.twitter.com/0xyl0kAYv3
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 7, 2025
The Raiders completed with a file of 4-13 however gained two of their final three video games to finish the season. These wins have value the franchise the primary general decide and an opportunity to draft their favourite QB.
Las Vegas has the sixth general decide within the upcoming draft and will probably be required to commerce up if the franchise needs to get a quarterback. Sanders and Cam Ward are the 2 coveted quarterbacks within the upcoming draft, and they’ll possible hear their identify known as fairly early.
For the reason that upcoming draft class isn’t quarterback-rich, the Raiders may move on the chance to draft one. They could proceed with Aidan O’Connell, or may look to usher in a veteran like Kirk Cousins to compete for QB1 subsequent season.
