Patriots owner Robert Kraft told NFL Network’s Stacey Dales on Sunday to expect a star-studded turnout to celebrate the quarterback’s homecoming on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals.
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“We’re all excited,” Kraft said. “We definitely have all the A-listers, they usually don’t come out till the end of the season. But the request for tickets today are off the charts. A lot of it is Tommy’s homecoming, so to speak. People are really excited. Being in Cleveland last week, this is my 21st season as an owner, and I never have been at the tunnel, waiting to go out on the field about an hour before the game, and I hear people chanting, “Brady, Brady!” It was really amazing. I have no tickets left. That’s really a tribute to Tommy, and what he’s accomplished. Having him back, we’re all excited.”
The Patriots were also selling Jay Z-inspired T-shirts to commemorate Brady’s return, which feature lyrics from the rapper’s song “Public Service Announcement.”
The Patriots went 3-1 with backup quarterbacks Jimmy Garoppolo and Jacoby Brissett under center during Brady’s four-game ban. But the veteran reminded us what we’ve been missing when he dominated in his regular-season debut last Sunday in a 33-13 win over the Cleveland Browns, finishing 28-for-40 for 406 yards and three touchdowns.
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Through the first half of Sunday’s game, Brady was 12 of 16 for 136 yards and a touchdown as the Patriots held a 10-7 lead.
