Tom Brady ranks Chiefs seventh in NFL power rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 10:37 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Tom Brady has placed the Kansas City Chiefs seventh in his initial NFL power rankings on September 17, 2026. Despite acknowledging the team's ongoing strength, Brady's assessment raises questions about the Chiefs' status as automatic championship contenders following their prior season without a Super Bowl title. The Chiefs need to prove their roster's balance, as they rely on Patrick Mahomes to regain his dominant form. With upcoming challenges, Kansas City must demonstrate early-season performance to improve their ranking and maintain championship aspirations.
- •Chiefs finished last season without a Super Bowl title.
- •Brady emphasizes the importance of Mahomes' performance.
- •Chiefs face pressure to strengthen their offense and defense.
- •Brady’s rankings are influenced by the strength of other teams.
- •Kansas City has opportunities to improve their standing early this season.
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"Tom Brady placed the Kansas City Chiefs outside his top five teams in his opening NFL power rankings, despite recognizing the continued strength of the franchise. The assessment raises questions about whether the perennial contender remains an automatic championship favorite or must reestablish its standing through early-season performances. The Chiefs have built their reputation on […] The post NFL Power Rankings: Where Does Tom Brady Rank the Kansas City Chiefs? appeared first on Gridiron Hero
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