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Source: FOX Sports
Summary
Tom Brady released his first top 10 of the 2026 NFL season, emphasizing recent performance over potential. He praised the Lions, Jags, Chiefs, Eagles, Bills, Ravens, 49ers, and Bears. Brady noted the Chiefs’ return to form, the Eagles’ strong start, and the Bills’ win over Houston. He also commented on the 49ers’ victory in Australia and the Bears’ high-scoring debut. Brady reiterated his rankings as definitive and highlighted key players like Patrick Mahomes and Caleb Williams.
Our Reading
This one felt recognizable early.
Brady’s rankings are all about what you’ve done lately, not what you can be.
The Chiefs are back, Mahomes looks like Mahomes again, and the Bills are still waiting for January.
The 49ers won in Australia, and the Bears scored 59 points. Fans know what to expect.
The game followed a familiar script: high scores, late pushes, and a few questionable calls.
Author: Evan Null
Tom Brady’s Power Rankings: A New Season, Same Old Story
Tom Brady’s power rankings are back for a third season, and before he reveals his first top-10 of the new season, there are a few rules the GOAT has. One, in order to make this week’s top 10, you’ve had to have won in Week 1. Two, the power rankings are all about what you’ve done lately, not what you can be. And three, if you have any complaints, direct them to the new FOX Sports digital show “Gronk & Jules.”
So, now that’s out of the way, let’s dive into Brady’s first top 10 of the 2026 NFL season. Brady praised the Lions, Jags, Chiefs, Eagles, Bills, Ravens, 49ers, and Bears. He noted the Chiefs’ return to form, the Eagles’ strong start, and the Bills’ win over Houston. He also commented on the 49ers’ victory in Australia and the Bears’ high-scoring debut.
Brady reiterated his rankings as definitive and highlighted key players like Patrick Mahomes and Caleb Williams. He also mentioned the importance of recent performance over potential and the need to focus on what teams have done, not what they might do.
Brady’s thoughts on the Chiefs included praise for Patrick Mahomes, who he said was back to his old self. He also mentioned the Eagles, who he said were knocking on the door of the top five. The Bills were ranked fifth, and Brady noted their win over Houston.
The 49ers’ victory in Australia was highlighted, with Brady giving advice to Brock Purdy. The Bears’ 59-point performance was also noted, with Brady saying it looked easy. He also mentioned the need for defense from the Bears when they return to Chicago.
