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Was Tom Brady Demoted? FOX Sports Reveals Announcer Lineups For 2026 NFL Season

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This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.

Tom Brady and Howie Roseman.
Tom Brady and Howie Roseman. Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

FOX Sports released its complete list of NFL game broadcast crews for the 2026 season. The network confirmed the pairings ahead of Week 1.

Kevin Burkhardt and Tom Brady return as the lead team. Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi join them on the sidelines. Their first assignment covers Washington at Philadelphia.

Joe Davis pairs with Greg Olsen for the No. 2 crew. Pam Oliver handles sideline duties for that group. They open with Atlanta at Pittsburgh.

FOX Sports Keeps Core Booths Intact for New Season

Photo of FOX Sports camera for article on Allison Williams
Sep 17, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; General view of a Fox sports broadcast camera in the end zone of Sports Authority Field at Mile High before the game between the Dallas Cowboys against the Denver Broncos. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

More details about the broadcasting crew:

  • Adam Amin works with Drew Brees this year. Kristina Pink reports from the field for their games. Chicago at Carolina marks their Week 1 matchup.
  • Kenny Albert teams with Jonathan Vilma. Megan Olivi serves as the sideline reporter. New Orleans at Detroit falls to this crew.
  • Kevin Kugler calls games alongside Daryl Johnston. Allison Williams joins them on the sideline. Cincinnati at Tampa Bay starts their slate.
  • Chris Myers and Mark Schlereth form the final main team. Jen Hale rounds out that group. Miami at Las Vegas opens their schedule.
  • Mike Pereira and Dean Blandino continue as the rules analysts. The duo provides expertise across the FOX Sports slate.

How FOX Sports Structures Its NFL Coverage

Fox Sports camera.
Fox Sports camera. Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

The network maintains a clear hierarchy among its crews. Top games go to Burkhardt and Brady throughout the year. Secondary national or high-profile matchups often land with Davis and Olsen.

Regional and secondary windows fill out with the remaining teams. The assignments give each crew a mix of early and late games.

Brady enters another season as the lead analyst after strong reviews. His chemistry with Burkhardt remains a key selling point for the network.

Drew Brees settles into a regular role after joining the group previously. The former Saints quarterback brings recent playing insight to the booth.

FOX Sports positions these crews to cover the bulk of its Sunday afternoon package. The full list gives fans a clear view of who will call each Week 1 game.

Viewers can expect the same familiar voices on NFL Sundays this fall. The pairings also shape coverage of big matchups later in the year.

The announcement locks in the broadcast structure well before the season starts. Fans now know exactly which voices will handle the early games.

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