Alright, folks, the end of the NFL regular season is upon us. Can you believe we’ve made it to Week 18? It feels like just yesterday we were debating if Aaron Rodgers would even show up to training camp, and now here we are, playoff dreams on the line.
And when the G.O.A.T. himself, Tom Brady, decides to weigh in on who’s hot and who’s not as we head into this pivotal weekend, you listen. Love him or hate him (there’s no in-between), Brady’s opinion carries some serious weight. So, without further ado, let’s dive into Brady’s Top-5 NFL teams for Week 18.
5. Philadelphia Eagles
Brady’s starting things off with the Eagles, who have soared all season long (pun 100% intended). Even though Coach Nick Sirianni is reportedly resting his starters—seriously, have you ever seen a team this chill about a playoff run?—they’re still perched comfortably in Brady’s rankings.
What does that tell us? Confidence, baby. These guys are laser-focused on the postseason. And while Saquon Barkley chasing records against them might not happen, the Eagles have their eyes on a bigger prize: the Lombardi.
4. Buffalo Bills
Coming in at No. 4 are the Buffalo Bills. Now, this one’s interesting. Brady knows what it’s like to face a dominant AFC powerhouse, and he’s giving Josh Allen and the Bills their due.
Allen’s been on absolute fire. It’s like he’s playing Madden with all the cheat codes on. Oh, and let’s not forget: the Bills are the only team to take down the Chiefs this season. That alone earns them a spot in this list.
3. Minnesota Vikings
The Vikings? At No. 3? This is where things get spicy. Brady’s got Kirk Cousins and Co. riding high, and honestly, it’s hard to argue. Sam Darnold—yes, that Sam Darnold—has turned into one of the league’s most compelling comeback stories.
The NFC North title is within their grasp, which was a total pipe dream back in September. Brady sees something in this squad, and if he’s buying in, maybe we should too.
2. Detroit Lions
Brace yourselves: the Detroit Lions are Brady’s No. 2 team. Who would’ve thunk it? This team has been lighting up the scoreboard all year long, and their offense is basically a fireworks show at this point.
Sure, injuries are a bit of a buzzkill, but the Lions are out here saying, “Super Bowl contender? Why not us?” Grit, swagger, and a refusal to take their foot off the gas—Brady’s clearly a fan.
1. Kansas City Chiefs
No surprises here. The Chiefs are still Brady’s top dog. Even if they haven’t looked as invincible this season, Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid are a cheat code when it comes to crunch time.
They’ve already locked up the AFC’s No. 1 seed, and they’re the team everyone’s gunning for. Brady knows how hard it is to maintain that top spot, and he’s tipping his cap to the reigning kings of consistency.
So there you have it: Tom Brady’s Top-5 teams heading into Week 18. Some picks were predictable (looking at you, Chiefs), but others—like the Lions—are pure curveballs.
As we gear up for a weekend of nail-biting matchups, it’s worth asking: Will Brady’s rankings hold up, or will chaos reign supreme? One thing’s for sure—this season’s ending with a bang.
P.S. Don’t forget to check your playoff brackets. If the Lions actually make the Super Bowl, someone owes me a coffee.
P.P.S. Did anyone else notice Brady didn’t put the Bucs on this list? Awkward.