Erin Andrews Gets Emotional Over Tom Brady's Words As New England Patriots Legend Makes A Nostalgic Gillette Stadium Return

Tom Brady's heartfelt words struck an emotional chord with Erin Andrews© Image via: X/@NFL_DovKleiman

Twenty seasons and six Super Bowl wins in New England, yet Tom Brady had never called a Patriots game from the booth. On November 8, he finally did. Brady sat beside FOX play-by-play announcer Kevin Burkhardt at Gillette Stadium as the New England Patriots hosted the Green Bay Packers. Rob Gronkowski joined the Patriots Hall of Fame that same weekend, and the two former teammates embraced at the ceremony. Brady then posted a note to his FOX crew. FOX sideline reporter Erin Andrews, who was working her 300th NFL broadcast, replied in the comments.

Tom Brady's First Patriots Game As A FOX Broadcaster

Tom Brady joined FOX in 2022 as its lead NFL analyst. Six of his seven championships came with this franchise, and the seventh came later in Tampa Bay. So a return to Foxborough was never going to be routine, especially with the Packers winning 45-27. Brady shared his thoughts on Instagram.

“You can't accomplish anything of significance without a great team. The right teammates push you, pick you up when things get hard, and make every win mean more because you share it. Over time, they become an extension of your family. I had so many incredible teammates, on the field, throughout the organization, and in the stands during my time in New England, and I'll always be grateful for what we built together,” Brady shared on Instagram.

HEARTWARMING: #Patriots icon Tom Brady got emotional talking about his love for New England during his return to Foxborough. “I feel like I'm the luckiest man alive to play for this unbelievable community” Brady thanked the fans for 20 years of love.  https://t.co/5gW92wBh3q

— MLFootball (@MLFootball) November 9, 2026

“Coming back this week with my team at FOX reminded me how lucky I am to still have that. So many people behind the scenes work selflessly every week to put together something fans can enjoy at home with their own families. Thanks to everyone who's been on our team over the years, I'd go to war with you any day.”

Erin Andrews Reacts To Tom Brady's Message To The FOX Team

Erin Andrews kept her reply short.

“Well, this makes [me] emotional. Love doing this with you and our crew,” Andrews commented on Brady's Instagram post.

Sunday was a big one for her, too. Burkhardt pointed out her 300th NFL broadcast on air, and Brady sent her a virtual hug from the booth.

Brady's next project with the network looks back at his own college days. He and Jim Harbaugh are executive producers of "The Team: Michigan Football," a two-part documentary from FOX Sports and Shadow Lion. Part one airs Friday, November 27, at 7 p.m. ET on FOX, the night before Michigan faces Ohio State. Part two follows Saturday, December 12, at 6:30 p.m. ET. It covers the 1997 title run and Brady's climb from seventh on the Michigan depth chart to starting quarterback.