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Tom Brady Puts Seahawks No. 1 in Final Pre-Playoff Power Rankings

Brady highlights Seattle’s 14-game surge in a video ranking released ahead of wild-card weekend.

Overview

  • Brady’s top three features the Seahawks at No. 1, the Broncos at No. 2, and the Patriots at No. 3 heading into the 2026 NFL playoffs.
  • Seattle earned the nod after a 14-3 season capped by 14 straight wins, including a road victory over the 49ers in Week 18.
  • Denver followed a 14-3 campaign and an AFC West title, with FOX’s segment framing the AFC as running through Mile High.
  • New England’s 14-3 season under rookie quarterback Drake Maye placed the Patriots third on Brady’s board.
  • Outlets diverged on the rest of the list, with Newsweek including the Rams in Brady’s top five while Bleacher Report listed the Chargers, and Newsweek noted Brady published only a top 10 that omitted the Steelers, Chargers, Panthers, and Packers; Brady is also slated to work Fox’s 49ers–Eagles broadcast.