Tom Brady's first season in the broadcast booth did not earn rave reviews, but the future Hall of Famer and all-time great seems to have turned a corner in his sophomore outing, especially in the eyes of fans.
For instance, during the 49ers-Eagles game on Sunday, the former Patriots quarterback delighted viewers with a great tutorial on how to throw a football in the wind, a particularly salient anecdote considering the blustery conditions at Lincoln Financial Field that evening.
How to throw the football in heavy wind: Presented by @TomBrady 🐐 pic.twitter.com/jCwWTHKcVJ
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) January 11, 2026
The online reaction to the how-to was almost entirely positive, especially when juxtaposed against recent analysis from Tony Romo. Romo called the 1 p.m. Jags-Bills game alongside Jim Nantz, and annoyed viewers with his lackluster commentary.
Take a peek at that below:
Ok, that was a very good explanation by Tom Brady about throwing in the wind.
— Judy Battista (@judybattista) January 11, 2026
Tom Brady explaining how to hold and throw the football in the wind was very informative.
— Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini) January 11, 2026
SHAHTAHT the 🐐 giving us a Throwing in the wind masterclass
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) January 11, 2026
I’m about to go SPIN one in the yard next windy day
Brady is the best tv analyst now, already. He’s taken over the top spot.
— stan verrett (@stanverrett) January 11, 2026
Tom Brady explains things better than anybody in the NFL
— Ace (@aceoffmeta) January 11, 2026
Just dropping gems on the broadcast every week
"Why would FOX hire Brady over Greg Olsen??"
— KCDynastyGotBlurred (@ChiefsGotBlurrd) January 11, 2026
That breakdown was why
Tom Brady talking about how to throw a football in the wind was more insightful that anything Tony Romo said during the entire Bills-Jags broadcast.
— Rob Tornoe (@RobTornoe) January 11, 2026
Inject Tom Brady talking about how to throw the football in the wind into my veins.
— Chris (@Chris_NYY28) January 11, 2026
A legend just talkin ball.
Tom Brady: here’s a visual example of how you throw the football in the wind.
— John Lund (@lundinbridge) January 11, 2026
Tony Romo: mzhwyxjcjwkdhajfnebsjmIDUNNOJIM!
Actually really enjoying Brady talking and showing how he’d handle throwing a football in the wind. More of this.
— William Goodman (@goodmanw) January 11, 2026
Of course, though, not everyone had nice things to say. Indeed, there were predictably a few fans who heard the words "Brady" and "wind" and were reminded of a different bit entirely ...
Fox having Tom Brady talk about manipulating a football with your grip through the wind is pretty funny. Maybe a softer ball makes it easier, eh Tom?#Fox #NFLPlayoffs
— Chris Gesue (@ChrisGesue) January 11, 2026
Brady talking bout air pressure and wind pic.twitter.com/L4Fynq6Sxt
— T (@SacOfTrees916) January 11, 2026
Yes, Tom Brady clearly understands the impact of wind on football throwing per that explanation FOX. Also, it is funny that Brady is opining on football and its relationship with air, of which he may know a bit too much...pic.twitter.com/9QKIrVpAcJ
— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) January 11, 2026
In any event, it would seem Brady is getting an A+ for his performance during wild-card weekend, even if there is about eight minutes of game left to call.
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This article was originally published on www.si.com as NFL Fans Loved Tom Brady's Football 101 Lesson During Eagles-49ers Wild-Card Game.
