Tom Brady, the legendary quarterback, has released his early-season NFL power rankings, identifying several teams and quarterbacks who have impressed him through the first two weeks of the 2026 season. While Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills is noted for playing "very dangerous football," Brady's rankings extend to a variety of other key players and franchises.
Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions, despite a 1-1 record, are recognized for their strong start. Brady pointed to Goff's six touchdowns with no interceptions in the first two games as a sign of the team's promising prospects.
The Las Vegas Raiders also earned a spot, with Brady acknowledging their impressive plus-26 point differential and Kirk Cousins' six touchdowns. Their road victory over the Chargers was highlighted as a key performance.
Brady commended the Minnesota Vikings' coaching staff, Kevin O'Connell and Brian Flores, for leading the team to a 2-0 division record even with a backup quarterback. He noted their ability to hold the Chicago Bears to just three points.
The Los Angeles Rams, despite recent travel, are noted for their ability to "take care of business" at home. Brady cited Davante Adams' 195 receiving yards and two touchdowns in a recent game as a significant factor in their performance.
Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals are praised for their complementary football, particularly their defense, which has recorded eight sacks and four takeaways in the early weeks. Ja'Marr Chase's performance, including a potential catch of the year, was also mentioned.
The Philadelphia Eagles are recognized for their ability to secure close road victories in challenging conditions, showcasing toughness.
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are noted for Mahomes' performance, including a nearly 400-yard passing game in overtime, and Travis Kelce's contributions. Brady also suggested that defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo is the right person to address the defense's need for quarterback pressure.
Brady expressed admiration for Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills' offensive output, noting their 36 and 41 points in their first two games, respectively. He highlighted Allen's lack of turnovers and improved accuracy, describing his play as "very dangerous."
The San Francisco 49ers are noted for their dominant point differential and efficient offense, averaging eight yards per play with no turnovers. Brady specifically praised quarterback Brock Purdy for his decision-making and poise.
Finally, the Seattle Seahawks are recognized for their 2-0 start, excelling in all three phases of the game. Despite Sam Darnold's injury, backup Drew Lock has performed well, completing 73% of his passes with zero interceptions. The team's running back committee and the receiving performance of Jaxon Smith-Njigba were also highlighted.