Will Ferrell, embodying his beloved Ron Burgundy persona from "Anchorman," injected uproarious laughter into Netflix's live event in Los Angeles, where the target of the evening was none other than Tom Brady. Amidst jests about Brady's former flame Gisele Bundchen and his "golden glow," Ferrell contributed his comedic flair. He took aim at Brady's NFL counterpart Eli Manning, playfully remarking, "Notice the absence of Eli Manning tonight? Tom's clearly wary of Eli." Leading the audience in a chant of "Eli Manning owned Tom Brady," Ferrell incited a mix of jeers and spirited participation.
Unrestrained in his mockery, Ferrell also took swipes at Brady's ex-Patriots coach, Bill Belichick, quipping, "Hey Bill, wherever you're hiding, remember it was Tom, not just you," and cheekily acknowledging Belichick's current job status with, "Bill, now that you're between gigs, good luck on ZipRecruiter."
Later, Ferrell introduced Belichick, who joined in the playful ribbing of his star quarterback and teammates on stage.
Then it was Ben Affleck's turn to take a crack at the "GOAT."
The Oscar winner, renowned for his passion for Dunkin' Donuts iced coffees and the New England Patriots, artfully balanced his adoration while poking fun at his favorite NFL quarterback.
Stepping onto the stage to thunderous applause, Affleck quipped, "Right on time. This is pretty gutsy of you."
Affleck's deep-seated ties to the Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots, and Dunkin' Donuts iced coffees (rooted in his Quincy, Mass. upbringing) are well-known. Brady, now retired and hailed as one of football's greats, has shared the screen with Affleck in Dunkin' commercials alongside his close friend, Oscar-winner Matt Damon.
Affleck took a dig at the Patriots' fanbase, known for their scrutiny of decisions made during Brady's tenure and the team's overall legacy. "You're not just fans. You're tough critics."
While his humor wasn't all light-hearted, Affleck delivered some pointed jabs at Coach Belichick: "I've got season tickets. You answer to me, buddy."
Host Kevin Hart took over the stage after Affleck's set, quipping, "More white boy humor," with Roastmaster Jeff Ross chiming in, "I wish Netflix had ads for the first time ever."
It was a nod to the marathon three-hour ceremony filled with its fair share of awkward moments.
Hart then introduced the surprise roaster, Peyton Manning.
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