Portnoy Calls Out Brady's Patriots Stance Before Super Bowl

Barstool Sports founder criticizes Tom Brady's neutral stance on the Patriots ahead of the big game.

Feb. 5, 2026 at 4:55pm

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Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has taken issue with Tom Brady's comments about having "no dog in the fight" for Super Bowl LX between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks. Portnoy, a longtime Patriots superfan, feels Brady has distanced himself from the organization that he led to six Super Bowl titles. Portnoy also criticized Brady for saying he would vote for Rams QB Matthew Stafford over Patriots QB Drake Maye for NFL MVP.

Why it matters

Portnoy's criticism highlights the lingering tensions between Brady and the Patriots fanbase, even as the team has continued success without him. As a minority owner of the Raiders, Brady's neutral stance on the Super Bowl matchup is seen by some as a betrayal of his Patriots roots.

The details

Portnoy, who was previously banned from attending the Super Bowl, will be hosting two suites for Barstool Sports colleagues at Super Bowl LX. However, Brady, who won seven total titles including one with the Buccaneers, will not be joining Portnoy. Brady has said he has "no dog in the fight" for the Super Bowl and would vote for Rams QB Matthew Stafford over Patriots QB Drake Maye for NFL MVP, further angering the Patriots fanbase.

  • Portnoy was barred from attending the Patriots' last Super Bowl appearance in 2019.
  • Super Bowl LX between the Patriots and Seahawks will take place on February 9, 2026.

The players

Dave Portnoy

The founder of Barstool Sports and a longtime, passionate Patriots fan.

Tom Brady

A seven-time Super Bowl champion quarterback, who won six titles with the Patriots and one with the Buccaneers. He is now a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders.

Drake Maye

The Patriots' quarterback who is seen as the heir apparent to Tom Brady in New England.

Matthew Stafford

The quarterback of the Los Angeles Rams.

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What they’re saying

“This is for Patriots fans eyes only. I don't want to leave anything unsaid before the Super Bowl. So I'm just gonna say this and move on. I think it's [expletive] Tom Brady said he has no dog in the fight for the Super Bowl. It's pretty obvious he doesn't give a [expletive] about us.”

— Dave Portnoy, Barstool Sports founder (X)

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