When Tom Brady speaks, the football world listens - and this time, he’s handing out hardware. Brady’s pick for his signature “LFG Call of the Year” goes to none other than Kevin Burkhardt, for his electric call during the Bears-Packers Week 16 showdown. And if you caught that game, you already know why.
Let’s set the scene: frigid temperatures, swirling winds, and a rivalry that never needs extra fuel. The Bears, clawing their way back, recover an onside kick late in the fourth quarter.
The game heads to overtime, and then - magic. Caleb Williams uncorks a deep ball, a frozen-rope missile that traveled somewhere in the 60-65 yard range through brutal conditions.
At the other end? D.J.
Moore, hauling it in for the walk-off touchdown. Soldier Field erupted.
And so did Burkhardt.
Brady didn’t even try to describe it himself. “Play the tape,” he said - and for good reason.
Burkhardt’s voice cracked with pure emotion as he belted out “CAUGHT!” in a call that captured the chaos, the drama, and the sheer improbability of the moment.
It wasn’t just a great play; it was a moment that crystallized the Bears’ 2025 season - a campaign that felt like a turning point for a franchise long in search of one.
The Bears-Packers rivalry has given us plenty over the years, but this one stood out - not just for the stakes or the finish, but for the way it was delivered to fans at home. Having FOX’s A-team of Burkhardt, Brady, and Erin Andrews on the call only added to the gravitas. Burkhardt, in particular, brought a sense of immediacy and excitement that matched the moment beat for beat.
For Bears fans, 2025 was a season full of hope, swagger, and a new face of the franchise in Caleb Williams. But it was also a season full of moments - and this one, with Moore’s game-winner and Burkhardt’s unforgettable call, is etched in memory.
If this is the kind of energy Brady and the FOX crew are bringing to the booth, fans should be excited about what’s ahead in 2026. Because when football moments like this collide with top-tier broadcasting, it’s not just a game - it’s a story that sticks.