Fox gave Tom Brady the top spot but Emmy voters are still backing Greg Olsen as the NFL’s best broadcaster

Let’s call it what it is: Fox benched Greg Olsen to make way for Tom Brady’s high-profile broadcasting debut. But the Emmys? They clearly didn’t get the memo. Despite being bumped to Fox’s No. 2 NFL analyst this past season, Olsen just landed his third straight nomination for Outstanding Personality/Event Analyst. Meanwhile, Brady—arguably the biggest name in football history didn’t even earn a mention.It’s the kind of plot twist you don’t see coming… unless you’ve actually been listening. Because when it comes to analysis, timing, and chemistry in the booth, Olsen has been delivering all year. And Emmy voters noticed.Olsen’s work alongside play-by-play partner Kevin Burkhardt was a standout in 2023, much like it was during his Super Bowl broadcast run the year before. Even though Fox announced that Brady would take the No. 1 seat starting in 2024—part of a massive 10-year, $375 million deal—Olsen didn’t coast. He doubled down.From breaking down defenses to anticipating play calls mid-broadcast, Olsen brought a high-level football IQ to every game. His delivery is polished, his chemistry with Burkhardt is natural, and most importantly—he sounds like a guy who still loves and knows the game.Brady officially debuted in the broadcast world this past season, calling a handful of games for Fox and warming up for his full-time gig in 2024. And while the football icon has the name recognition, his early performances didn’t create much Emmy buzz.According to industry insiders, Brady’s reps didn’t even submit him for a nomination this year—a clear sign that both his team and Fox knew his work wasn’t quite ready for awards season. It’s a stark contrast to Olsen, who’s gone from "retired tight end trying out TV" to one of the best in the game, with the accolades to prove it.Let’s be real, Tom Brady doesn’t need an Emmy to be iconic. But in the broadcast booth, the story’s starting to shift. Greg Olsen, the guy who quietly became a fan favorite, just pulled off what Brady couldn’t: another nod from the critics that count. Brady may have the contract. Olsen still has the crown.Also read - NFL legend Rob Gronkowski donates $400K to transform the high school gym where he once trained