Tom Brady’s Raiders stake is becoming more than a novelty. He’s in the coach’s box, wearing a headset, and meeting weekly with Chip Kelly to go over film and game plans. The setup raises questions about access, prep tempo, and how much influence Brady can exert while also calling NFL games for Fox. Week 2 vs the Chargers exposed growing pains, and Week 3 against Washington plus a Week 4 date with the Bears will test how this hands‑on approach translates to on‑field results and fantasy implications.

Tom Brady appeared in the Raiders’ coaching box on Monday Night Football, fueling talk of an on-field edge as NFL relaxes some broadcast restrictions. He reportedly consults Raiders OC Chip Kelly on film and game plans several times weekly, tying ownership and media duties into a high-profile influence. With matchups against Washington, Chicago, Kansas City and Philadelphia looming, fantasy players should watch for subtle shifts in Las Vegas’ offense that could alter player output.

Week 3 kicks off with Bills hosting the Dolphins on Prime, Al Michaels the lead voice with Kirk Herbstreit and Kaylee Hartung. Chiefs visit the Giants in a SNF showcase, Lions head to Baltimore on MNF. A 15-game slate across FOX, CBS, NBC and ABC/ESPN follows, with full announcer crews for every matchup. This schedule helps fantasy managers map game timing, streaming windows, and late-swap opportunities across the weekend.

Two Monday Night Football games close Week 2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Houston Texans (early, ABC/ESPN) and Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders (night, ESPN). Tampa Bay aims to ride a 23-20 win over Atlanta; Houston seeks a rebound after a 14-9 loss to the Rams. The late game features a Chargers road test as road favorites, with Raiders fresh off a 1-0 start and a short week ahead. AFC West implications loom as Broncos and Chiefs stumbled in Week 1.