Tom Brady’s NFL Power Rankings: We have a new No. 1, and he’s got a ‘sick’ TB12 feeling

The Detroit Lions, who were the No. 1 team in Tom Brady’s power rankings after Week 7, were off in Week 8. So, surely there wouldn’t be a change at No. 1 in Brady’s power rankings for a fourth straight week then, right? 

Wrong. TB12 welcomed a new team to the top spot in his most recent power rankings in a first half of an NFL season that feels almost as wacky as ever. And Brady admitted that the new No. 1 in his power rankings forced his hand, and he doesn’t like it. 

Let’s take a closer look at Brady’s top 10. 

Brady’s thoughts: “Not gonna lie, didn’t want to do it, but I can’t ignore 7-1. The Colts have arrived and are finally the No. 1 team in my power rankings. I know people have their doubts, but this offense hasn’t taken a single quarter off all season long. Their only loss was against another top-five team on the road in LA. They deserve to be on top of the pile. With a favorable schedule for the second half of the season, could the AFC run through Indy this year? I feel sick just saying that.” 

“The Lions fall out of the top spot by no fault of their own coming off a bye. I’ll be in Detroit this week with KB (Kevin Burkhardt) and the crew when the Vikings come to town. It sounds like we might see J.J. McCarthy back under center. I know the Lions have a chip on their shoulder. I hope Dan Campbell has this No. 2 ranking pinned up on the bulletin board all week. Prove me wrong!”  

“The Pack went on the road to get a big win in an emotional matchup against their old buddy, Aaron Rodgers. Pittsburgh’s one of the toughest places to play in the NFL, and Green Bay trailed for most of the game before a monster fourth quarter. That’s the kind of calm under pressure I like to see from a young quarterback, who might be starting to ascend this season. Keep an eye on Jordan Love as a dark horse in the MVP race.” 

“Tampa got back on track, blowing out a divisional opponent on the road in New Orleans. That’s not easy. Bouncing back after losses is such a huge part of what makes a championship team in this league. The Bucs did just that. The bye week comes at a great time for this team with a huge matchup against the Patriots on the horizon. Game of the year alert? I think so.” 

“The Rams move down a couple of spots after their bye week and their week back from London. [Matthew] Stafford and his teammates faced a tough schedule and some crazy travel. However, they have compiled an impressive 5-2 record. “We know Sean McVay can coach in November and December, so I expect this team to be a contender in the playoffs.”

“Remember that past success may not predict the future, but no one wants to see [the Chiefs and Bills] “On their agenda as the season progresses.”

“Seahawks fans won’t like it. But get a win before the bye next week and I promise you’ll be back.”

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