Tom Brady Sends Strong Warning to Panthers Before Disrespecting Patrick Mahomes’ Chiefs Over Super Bowl Hopes
Every fan’s jaw dropped as the Chiefs lost their undefeated streak. They were on a roll, a train that seemed unstoppable, until Sunday. But maybe this loss was inevitable, a twist that fans weren’t ready for. The Chiefs will certainly want to move forward, yet the defeat has shaken their standings. Not in the official NFL Power Rankings, but in Tom Brady’s personal rankings.
Yes, you read that right. NFL legend Tom Brady made an appearance on NFL on Fox to unveil his personal Power Rankings, and surprisingly, the Chiefs took a tumble. After reigning at number one for ten consecutive weeks, Patrick Mahomes and his team have now dropped to third place. Disappointing as it may be, hope for the Chiefs is far from extinguished. Tom Brady still believes that Kansas City will bounce back and show its strength in the upcoming game against the Carolina Panthers.
The iconic quarterback didn’t mince words, making it clear that the Panthers need to be prepared. According to Brady, “They lost their undefeated season when it came to an end in Buffalo on Sunday. But I have no doubt Patrick and the Chiefs will get back to their winning ways… but I feel good about Kansas City bouncing back this week when they take on the Panthers. I am going to be watching.” The Chiefs were indeed the best squad of the season, and they have no plans to relinquish that title without a fight. Mahomes and his team are certainly aiming for a blowout win on Sunday—one that will serve as a reminder of their prowess. For the Panthers, it’s not just about avoiding a crushing defeat but also about finding a way to stop a reinvigorated Chiefs offense.
While Brady’s message to the Panthers was a vote of confidence for the Chiefs, he didn’t shy away from delivering a controversial follow-up. Brady ranked the Chiefs at number three—a surprise to many, considering their dominance in the last two years. Why did the defending champions drop so sharply after just one loss this season? It’s a classic case of recency bias.
Brady’s rankings reflected the Week 11 upset, disregarding the Chiefs’ status as two-time Super Bowl champions. But it wasn’t just their rank that came as a shock; Brady made it clear he has a new favorite. He now sees the Detroit Lions as the frontrunner for Super Bowl LVIX, remarking, “Detroit is now the favorite to win Super Bowl LVIX.” After backing the Chiefs for most of the season, it seems one loss has changed everything for Brady, and the Lions are his new pick to lift the Lombardi Trophy.
It’s safe to say the NFL landscape has taken an unexpected turn. Will the Chiefs manage to reclaim their top spot, or are the Lions really destined to take it all the way this year? Only time will tell. The season may still have surprises in store—so, Chiefs or Lions, who’s your pick?
