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Tom Brady Names Seahawks Top Team in Final Rankings

1/7/2026

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Brady's Final Rankings

Tom Brady, an NFL legend, released his final power rankings naming the Seattle Seahawks top.
The Seahawks finished the season 14-3 and earned the NFC's top seed.
The Denver Broncos finished 14-3 and ranked second, followed by the New England Patriots in third.
Brady will commentate the upcoming playoff game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Maye Leads Patriots

Drake Maye, the New England Patriots quarterback, led the team to a 14-3 record and the AFC’s No. 2 seed after a 38-10 win over the Dolphins.
Maye totaled 4,394 passing yards, 31 touchdowns, and a 72 percent completion rate this season.
He stressed teamwork, saying, “It takes everybody,” as the Patriots prepare for the playoffs.
Coach Mike Vrabel helped turn the team around and foster camaraderie among players.

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Historical Context

In 2007, the New England Patriots made history by completing a perfect 16-0 regular season, a feat last achieved in 1972. Quarterback Tom Brady set a record with 50 touchdown passes. However, the Patriots lost to the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII, marking a significant upset and highlighting the unpredictability of playoff outcomes in the NFL.

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Brady's Final Rankings

Tom Brady, an NFL legend, released his final power rankings naming the Seattle Seahawks top.
The Seahawks finished the season 14-3 and earned the NFC's top seed.
The Denver Broncos finished 14-3 and ranked second, followed by the New England Patriots in third.
Brady will commentate the upcoming playoff game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles.

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