Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. ET will see the official schedule release, but some intriguing matchups have already surfaced. On Monday, Fox’s Michael Strahan dropped.
The Dallas Cowboys will kick off their season in Cleveland against the Browns at 4:25 p.m. ET, and none other than Tom Brady will be making his debut as a color commentator for the game.
Let’s reminisce briefly about the past. The Browns actually have the upper hand in their all-time series against the Cowboys, with 18 wins to Dallas’ 14. Their last meeting was a wild one back in Week 4 of the 2020 season, where Cleveland managed to escape Dallas with a 49-38 victory.
Despite the loss, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott put on a show, throwing for an impressive 502 yards, four touchdowns, and just one interception. His favorite targets, Amari Cooper and CeeDee Lamb, also had big games, with Cooper snagging 12 passes for 134 yards and a touchdown, while Lamb found the end zone twice.
What made that 2020 game even more fascinating was the Cowboys’ fourth-quarter comeback attempt. They entered the final period down by a whopping 27 points but managed to score 24 unanswered to make things interesting. However, a 50-yard touchdown run by then-Browns receiver Odell Beckham Jr. ultimately sealed the deal for Cleveland.
Fast forward to 2024, and we’ve got another intriguing matchup on our hands. Dak Prescott vs. Deshaun Watson promises to be a thrilling quarterback duel, but let’s be honest: the real headline here is Tom Brady’s first official game as an NFL broadcaster.
The legendary quarterback, who retired (for real this time) after the 2022 season, seems genuinely excited about his new role. “Amazing. Obviously, having the Cowboys on is a huge draw,” Brady said.
“As ‘America’s’Team’—it’s going to get a little hard for me to say that all the time—understand that they were the competition for a long time,” Brady said. But in this new role, I know how important the Cowboys are to this network; they have great storylines. C’mon, Dak Prescott, let’s see if he can finally come through.”
Brady also gave a shout-out to some other key players and coaches: “Micah Parsons, what a great player he is, and coach McCarthy.”So I love covering them; I’ve obviously been going against them for a long time, and now I get to tell everyone how great they are.”
It’s going to be fascinating to hear Brady’s insights and analysis as he calls the game, given his unparalleled knowledge of the sport and his experience playing against both the Cowboys and the Browns over the years. Whether you’re a die-hard Cowboys fan, a loyal Browns supporter, or just a lover of good football, this Week 1 matchup is shaping up to be a must-watch event.
So mark your calendars for Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season and get ready to hear Tom Brady’s voice in a whole new context.
The Information is Collected from CBS Sports and USA Today
