SANTA CLARA, Calif. — It took six days, a podcast controversy, and a relentless social media roasting, but the verdict is finally in. Tom Brady has officially ended his neutrality. Late Friday night, just 48 hours before the New England Patriots clash with the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX, the GOAT flipped the script, urging owner Robert Kraft to secure the franchise’s record-breaking seventh championship.
From ‘No Dog’ to ‘Got Your Back’
The week started with an awkward cold shoulder. On Monday’s episode of the Let’s Go! podcast, Brady stunned listeners by claiming he had “no dog in the fight” regarding Sunday’s matchup at Levi’s Stadium. For a man who built the Patriots dynasty over two decades, the comment landed like a lead balloon in New England. Fans vented. Former teammates texted. The silence from Foxborough was deafening.
Then came the Friday night pivot. Brady posted a photo with Kraft, his longtime boss, with a message that cut through the noise: “You know I got your back RKK. Get that 7th ring so we can match.”
It wasn’t just a well-wisher’s note; it was a legacy play. Brady has seven rings individually. The Patriots organization has six. A win on Sunday ties the franchise with its creator—a symmetry that clearly resonated with the quarterback-turned-broadcaster.
“He’s a Raider owner now, so I get the business side. But you don’t forget where you came from. Hearing him say ‘get that seventh’… yeah, that hit the group chat immediately.” — Veteran Patriots Defender (Anonymous)
The Stakes: Maye vs. The Ghost of 2015
Brady’s endorsement adds jet fuel to a fire that’s been burning since 2015. This isn’t just a game; it’s a rematch of Super Bowl XLIX, the night Malcolm Butler broke Seattle’s heart at the goal line. But the cast has changed.
Drake Maye, the 23-year-old phenom, has the chance to do what Mac Jones couldn’t: bring the Lombardi back to Foxborough in the post-Brady era. Maye has been electric this postseason, throwing 8 touchdowns and zero picks. On the other sideline, Sam Darnold—the comeback story of the decade under Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald—is looking to shred a Patriots defense that ranked #1 in the AFC.
The “7th Ring” narrative is now the headline. If New England wins, they break their tie with the Steelers for the most Super Bowl titles in NFL history. If they lose, the Seahawks exorcise the demons of the one-yard line.
Fox Booth vs. Owner’s Box
Brady’s initial hesitation likely stemmed from his complex new reality. As a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders (approved in 2024) and Fox’s lead analyst, his allegiance is a legal and professional minefield. Picking the Patriots publicly invites scrutiny from the league office regarding tampering or bias. But clearly, the history with Kraft outweighed the corporate red tape.
Sunday’s broadcast just got infinitely more interesting. When Brady steps into the booth at Levi’s Stadium, he won’t just be calling plays for millions of viewers; he’ll be watching to see if his old team can finally catch up to him.
Next Up: Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. ET. The Patriots are currently 4.5-point underdogs. But as Brady knows better than anyone, betting against Belichick’s old empire—now led by Mike Vrabel—is a dangerous game.
