Brady's Brutal 'Catch the Damn Ball' Jab at Kids

During Fox's NFL Thanksgiving coverage on Thursday, November 27, 2025, Tom Brady delivered a surprisingly brutal critique of young children. While interacting with two Detroit Lions fans on set, the legendary quarterback was shown a replay of a child fumbling a pass he had thrown previously. Brady did not hold back, stating live on air, "Sorry not sorry, catch the damn ball."

This blunt assessment from the seven-time Super Bowl winner immediately generated widespread reaction across social media platforms. Viewers expressed astonishment, amusement, and even some agreement with Brady's competitive nature extending to interactions with children. The moment rapidly went viral, with many sharing clips and commentary on the former quarterback's unfiltered response.

Fortunately for the two young fans present during the Thanksgiving broadcast, they managed to avoid repeating the earlier mistake and Brady's critical commentary. This Thanksgiving marked Brady's second as an NFL commentator, following his initial game in the role last year as part of his ten-year, $375 million deal with the network.