Tony Romo used a very interesting acronym to describe the New England Patriots during the team’s Week 10 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Romo and play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz were on the CBS call for Sunday’s game between the Patriots and Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. With the score tied 7-7 midway through the second quarter, Romo began praising the Patriots for being fundamentally sound. He described Mike Vrabel’s team as “DTF.”
Most fans understand “DTF” to mean something that has absolutely nothing to do with football. What Romo was referring to, however, was details, toughness and the ability to finish.
“This team is DTF, Jim. The Patriots … details, toughness and they finish,” Romo said.
According to Tony Romo, the Patriots are "DTF."
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) November 9, 2025
DETAILS. TOUGHNESS. And they FINISH.
Why, what else do you think he meant? pic.twitter.com/aBPC0lOTh5
Fans couldn’t believe their ears.
"This team is D-T-F, Jim ………. Details, toughness, finish." – Tony Romo pic.twitter.com/WGrWZ5axvl
— Myles Simmons (@MylesASimmons) November 9, 2025
Tony Romo just told us the patriots defense is DTF pic.twitter.com/xqIHSRSWTk
— Seth Main (@YANGS1K) November 9, 2025
Tony Romo: "This team (Patriots) is DTF Jim" pic.twitter.com/uwdsSmEJTP
— AWLSabermetrics (@awlsabermetrics) November 9, 2025
Romo has had some bizarre moments on the air this season. We can add him calling the Patriots “DTF” to the list.
