Tom Brady drops his NFL ranking—and the Chiefs aren’t at the top

Tom Brady may have stopped throwing passes, but he’s still setting the tone. In his debut as lead analyst for Fox Sports this season, the seven-time Super Bowl champion didn’t hesitate to name the team he considers the best in the NFL after Week 1. No cryptic takes, no hedging.

For Tom Brady, it’s simple: “To be the champ, you’ve got to beat the champ. And nobody’s done that yet.” That’s how he firmly declared the Philadelphia Eagles as the top team in the league right now, as reported by Athlon Sports.

Eagles locked in for another Super Bowl run

Tom Brady’s statement wasn’t just a polite nod to the reigning champs. The Eagles took down the Dallas Cowboys 24–20 in their season opener—without Jalen Carter on defense. Now they’re gearing up for a high-stakes showdown against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. It’s a rematch of Super Bowl LIX, and Brady will be on the call as Fox’s lead voice for the “Game of the Week.”

Beyond his praise for the Eagles, Tom Brady also shared his personal power rankings. The Chiefs, who lost to the Chargers in Brazil, landed at No. 7 on his list. In the top five, the former quarterback included the Buffalo Bills, Green Bay Packers, Washington Commanders, and Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens, notably, blew a 15-point lead in the final four minutes of “Sunday Night Football” and fell to the Bills in overtime.

A perspective shaped by experience

Tom Brady’s take reflects not just his deep experience, but also his no-nonsense style. He doesn’t hold back and isn’t afraid to put pressure on teams chasing the NFL crown. His “beat the champ” mantra isn’t just a slogan—it’s a warning to anyone thinking the Eagles are vulnerable.

In his new role as a commentator, Tom Brady is proving his football IQ is as sharp as ever. He may no longer be throwing spirals, but he’s still delivering hard truths. And in the NFL, where the landscape can shift week to week, his words carry weight. For now, the Eagles sit atop the league. If anyone wants to challenge that, they’ll have to do it on the field.