Tue Sep 10 17:02:50 UTC 2024: ## Erin Andrews Opens Up About Pre-Game Jitters and Tom Brady’s Insightful Debut
**Fox Sports sideline reporter Erin Andrews shared her personal struggles leading up to the NFL season opener, revealing she was battling pre-game anxiety and a lack of confidence.**
Despite a successful on-air performance at the Browns-Cowboys game, Andrews admitted on her “Calm Down” podcast that she was experiencing difficulties behind the scenes. She cited personal issues, including a malfunctioning air conditioner at home and concerns about her baby, as contributing factors to her pre-game jitters.
Andrews even fumbled during a rehearsal with new Fox Sports commentator Tom Brady, jokingly saying, “See Tom Brady, you’re not the only one that struggles sometimes.”
Brady, who joined Fox in May 2022 on a massive contract, offered insightful advice to the team. He shared his experiences with the pressure of the first week of the season, noting the uncertainty and anxiety players face.
Despite her pre-game struggles, Andrews proved her professional mettle, delivering a strong performance alongside Brady and Kevin Burkhardt. She will continue her reporting duties next week, traveling to Arlington for the Cowboys’ home opener against the Saints.
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