What happened: During the Fox broadcast of Sunday's game between Green Bay and New England, analyst Tom Brady revealed that Packers safety Evan Williams' mother, Dani Williams, served as his babysitter during his youth in San Mateo, California. Brady explained that he recently discovered the connection following a conversation with Williams prior to calling his first Patriots home game from the booth.
Why it matters: The off-field revelation surfaced during a decisive 45-27 road win for the Packers that improved Green Bay to 6-3 while dropping New England to 5-4. Williams, selected by the Packers in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, remains an integral piece of the secondary as both teams navigate the AFC and NFC playoff races.
By the numbers: Through nine games in 2026, the Packers stand at 6-3, while the Patriots sit at 5-4 following the Week 9 matchup. Last season (2025), Williams tallied 100 tackles and three interceptions across 16 games in Green Bay.
What to watch: Green Bay looks to extend its two-game winning streak as NFC postseason positioning heats up. New England aims to regroup after dropping to third place in the AFC East.