Tom Brady won’t bask in the glory of defeating his former team. The Las Vegas Raiders began the 2025 season with a 20-13 win over the New England Patriots. Brady, a Raiders minority owner, watched his new organization blossom in the debut of head coach Pete Carroll and quarterback Geno Smith. According to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer, Brady made sure Smith kept his eye on their long-term goals by sending a short and sweet text message after the game.