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Tom Brady ranks Chiefs No. 2 after Mahomes ties his NFL record

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 8:45 PM

Last updated Oct 23, 2026

Tom Brady ranks Chiefs No. 2 after Mahomes ties his NFL record

Summary

Tom Brady ranked the Kansas City Chiefs No. 2 in his latest power rankings, placing them behind the undefeated San Francisco 49ers. This assessment follows Patrick Mahomes tying Brady’s NFL record for the fewest starts to reach 100 regular-season wins, achieving it in 131 starts. On October 18, 2026, Mahomes completed 23 of 30 passes for 272 yards in a 22-6 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, leading Kansas City to a 5-0 start. Brady praised the Chiefs' improved defense, noting their four sacks against the Chargers. As the only undefeated team in the AFC, Kansas City continues to face heightened expectations going forward.

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By the Numbers

•Brady ranks the Chiefs No. 2 behind the 49ers.
•Mahomes ties Brady’s record for quickest 100 wins in 131 starts.
•Chiefs improve to 5-0 after defeating the Chargers.
•Kansas City’s defense registered four sacks against Los Angeles.
•Mahomes praises Brady as the greatest of all time.

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Tom Brady ranked the undefeated Chiefs No. 2 after Patrick Mahomes tied his record for the fewest starts to reach 100 regular-season wins.
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