Tom Brady Sparks Controversy with 'Kick Dog' Comment on FOX NFL Sunday

During a FOX broadcast of the Bears' 31-14 victory over the Cowboys, Tom Brady sparked controversy with a comment comparing a player's helmet-slamming outburst to "kicking the dog at home." Brady said, "Those helmets can be... like a dog at home. Kick the dog, throw the helmet. Whatever it takes," which quickly ignited a backlash on social media, with viewers interpreting the remark as a confession of animal abuse. Fans expressed shock and concern, questioning if Brady was admitting to kicking his own dogs, while Brady has been known to have several dogs with his ex-wife Gisele Bundchen. The comment overshadowed the game’s key moments, including Tremaine Edmunds' interceptions that sealed the Cowboys' defeat. Brady, now a Fox Sports analyst and part-owner of the Raiders, has not publicly addressed the criticism stemming from his analogy.