Tom Brady took to the FOX analyst booth during the Week 9 matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Seattle Seahawks, making waves with a controversial remark about Bills quarterback Josh Allen. Brady, now an NFL commentator, caused a stir by calling Allen a “spazz” during live coverage, a comment that surprised viewers and led to a rapid online reaction.
The former Patriots quarterback made the comment in the first half while the Bills led 7-0. Referring to Allen’s unpredictable playing style, Brady remarked, “Sometimes he plays like a spazz, like a grade-schooler on a sugar high.” Known for his direct commentary, Brady’s unfiltered assessment left NFL fans stunned and sparked debate on social media, where one viewer questioned, “Did Tom Brady just call Josh Allen a SPAZZ?” Another fan echoed similar disapproval, commenting, “Brady really just said a player played like a spazz… Ew.”
This controversy follows recent critiques of the term; in 2022, Beyoncé and Lizzo removed it from songs after disability advocates pointed out its negative connotations in some contexts.
Meanwhile, Allen’s gameplay faltered briefly in the second quarter as he threw a costly interception to Seahawks defender Josh Jobe, cutting short a promising drive. The reaction to Brady’s slip-up was mixed, with some viewers predicting, “He’s definitely getting a phone call during this commercial break for that comment,” while others found Brady’s relaxed style entertaining, noting, “I see Tom Brady is starting to loosen up in the booth.”
However, not all Brady’s attempts to lighten the atmosphere were well received. A light-hearted “Hey Macarena” joke irritated some fans, who wanted a more focused analysis of the game.
Reactions to Brady’s debut as a commentator continued, with some fans critiquing his performance in the booth. Comments like, “It’s kind of unbelievable how bad Tom Brady is in the booth,” and “Live television is a different kind of beast, and Tom Brady stinks at it,” captured the mixed reception. Some felt it was a rare opportunity to see the former quarterback struggle publicly, with one fan saying, “The best part of hearing Tom Brady on Fox nowadays is we finally get to see him be bad at something.”
Allen ultimately rebounded before halftime, securing a 12-yard touchdown pass to Dalton Kincaid to extend the Bills’ lead to 14-3. By halftime, Allen had completed 16 of 22 passes for 152 yards with two touchdowns and one interception, highlighting his resilience and skill, especially when scrambling to make plays like his earlier touchdown pass to Keon Coleman.
