Patrick Mahomes is already ‘back to being Patrick Mahomes,’ according to Tom Brady, and the Chiefs are sitting at No. 7 in the GOAT’s first power rankings of the 2026 NFL season. Brady, kicking off his third season of rankings, laid down three firm rules for his initial Week 1 list, starting with a non-negotiable: you had to win your opening game to even be considered for his top 10. This ain’t about potential, folks, it’s about what you’ve done lately, and if you’ve got complaints? Send ’em to “Gronk & Jules.”
Brady’s Rules and Early Week 1 Shocks
Brady had some strong takes on Week 1 outcomes. He openly admitted he thought a “very good Bucs team” was going to march into Cincy and pull off a huge upset. My guy even issued an apology to Ja’Marr Chase and all those fantasy owners out there, but don’t sweat it, he promised they’ve got “nothing to worry about.” We also got Brady’s thoughts on those wild two-point conversions to win games, like the Saints pulled off. He called that move “very brave” given the stats point to a 45/50% chance of making it. While Brady often thinks you should make the other team beat you, he’s cool with “going for broke” when you’re the road team against a top squad. That’s a true competitor’s take right there.
The League’s Rising Stars and Top Contenders
Diving deeper into the first top 10, Brady’s got the Jaguars at No. 8, declaring they “ran it up against Cleveland.” People forgot Jax won 13 games last season, and Liam Coen really impressed the GOAT. Keep an eye on them. The Eagles are also “knocking on the door of the top five,” having already taken care of business to start 1-0 in their division. Brady, who was on the call in Philly with KB, loves their ability to start fast and play great defense, even if they still need to figure out running the ball a bit better with Saquon Barkley and Tank Bigsby. And just outside the top five, the Bills kicked things off at No. 5 after a “huge win in Houston.”
Mahomes’ Unstoppable Return
Then there are the Chiefs, sitting at No. 7, but don’t let that number fool you. Brady brought up Kenneth Walker, your Super Bowl LX MVP, but his focus quickly turned to No. 15. Mahomes, fresh off missing some football and a lot of the offseason, wasn’t “avoiding any contact” on Monday night. Brady thinks he’s truly “back to Patrick Mahomes,” highlighting his leadership, discipline, and tenacity on the field. The GOAT’s message is loud and clear: “Never sleep on No. 15” and “never count them out.” When you’ve got a great coach, a great QB, and an organization with championship standards, Brady says, “watch out, man.”
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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