Tom Brady is out here collecting his “I told you so” moments, and honestly, who can blame him? The seven-time Super Bowl champ just dropped his latest NFL power rankings, and with the San Francisco 49ers getting tripped up by the Atlanta Falcons in Week 7, Brady’s got a brand new team sitting pretty at No. 1. He’s not shy about it either, saying he’s taking a “mini victory lap” thanks to the shake-up.
The AFC North Shutout And Brady’s Bold Proposal
You know Brady doesn’t hold back, and he’s definitely not playing favorites. His new No. 1 team isn’t even sniffing the AFC North, which is wild because that division is straight fire right now, with all four teams rocking a winning record. But guess what? Brady doesn’t have a single one of those squads in his top 10. He’s got them as the first four teams *out* of his rankings this week! Talk about a cold shoulder. Still, he’s loving the competition. “Let’s put the AFC North in an 18-week round-robin every single year, and the winner of it slots into the division round,” Brady threw out there. “You guys cool with that?” Honestly, I’m not gonna lie, an 18-week brawl for a division round ticket? That’s must-watch TV!
Who Made The Cut: Jacksonville, New England, Detroit In The Spotlight
Alright, so the AFC North got snubbed, but who did make Brady’s list? Let’s dive into some of the teams he *is* hyping up.
First, Jacksonville. They had a bye in Week 7, which Brady said was key for them to recover from their London trip. You gotta go 1-0 against jet lag, right? They’re rolling into Sunday against the Colts with a sweet 2.5-game lead in the AFC South and a squad that’s pretty healthy for midseason. Brady’s buzzing about Trevor Lawrence, saying if he keeps playing like this, the division could be a runaway. He’s also all-in on Liam Coen as head coach, giving major props for keeping the team aggressive and not missing a beat since moving from coordinator to the top job.
Then there’s New England, who took a 30-24 loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 7. It was a Thursday night showdown, Drake Maye vs. Caleb Williams, and Brady called it a “great game” that we don’t see enough of. Even with the road loss, Brady still saw it as a “very strong showing” for New England in one of the toughest primetime environments in the league. Drake Maye’s been on a tear, racking up 12 touchdowns and only two picks in his last four games. They’ve got a shot to bounce back Sunday in Miami.
And how about Detroit? Brady called them the “most fun team in football to watch” a few weeks back, and they proved him right, snagging a 20-17 thriller against the Green Bay Packers. The Jared Goff to Jameson Williams connection? Straight fire, man. Four touchdowns in their last two games, are you kidding me? Brady and Kevin Burkhardt will be in the booth this Sunday when the Lions clash with the Vikings. Brady’s already anticipating needing “heart medication” for that one, pitting one of the best offenses in the NFL against the Vikings’ defense, which he calls “as tough as it gets.” He knows it’s gonna take serious film study, walkthroughs, and prep for that Lions offense to break through.
This weekend is gonna be huge for these teams, with Jacksonville battling the Colts, New England heading to Miami, and Detroit facing off against that Vikings defense. It’s exactly what we signed up for, high stakes every Sunday!
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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