Tom Brady’s Week 1 Energy Rankings: Eagles or Payments at No. 1?

To cite Tom Brady, “we’re so f***ing again.”

The GOAT is again within the NFL on FOX sales space for his second season, and he’s dropping his personal energy rankings once more. 

So, after an action-packed Week 1 that featured just a few thrilling finishes, who does TB12 have in his high 10? Let’s have a look. And bear in mind, Brady will probably be on the decision for Sunday’s Tremendous Bowl rematch between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas Metropolis Chiefs (Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports activities app), which he’s calling the sport of the yr. 

Brady’s ideas: “No. 1 must be the defending champs. They obtained by with out Jalen Carter — I believe he had a cramp? Now, they’re going to look to anchor that protection again in Week 2. Mix that with a loopy offense that performs its finest within the greatest moments and a QB that’s very calm underneath strain. That combo goes to take you a great distance. As a way to be the champs, you’ve obtained to beat the champs, and nobody has finished that but.” 

“The Payments make the No. 2 spot after Sunday evening’s loopy comeback. It felt like Baltimore delivered three or 4 totally different haymakers within the second half. In some way, the Payments discovered a method. You play your playing cards proper, and that’s the form of mentality that may take you from January to February.” 

Josh Allen led the Payments to a comeback win over the Ravens. (Picture by Bryan Bennett/Getty Photos)

“I believed the Micah Parsons addition was an enormous pickup, as everybody else did. I believe it gave the Packers much more confidence heading into Week 1. I anticipated an in depth recreation, however actually, they dealt with the Lions with out an excessive amount of of a problem. So, they’re going to look to maneuver up the rankings after a Thursday evening go to from the Commanders.” 

“It’s 12 months 2 of the Jayden Daniels period, and there’s lots of hype round this staff — as there must be. It wasn’t at all times fairly towards the Giants, however they took care of enterprise. Now, they’ve obtained to go on the highway, quick week, towards Inexperienced Bay.” 

“It was a tricky one to rank. At occasions on Sunday evening, they appeared like they have been in midseason kind. However that fourth quarter was one thing I’ve seen just a few too many occasions from Baltimore. Nonetheless, a staff that may make explosive performs within the air and on the bottom goes to discover a approach to make my high 5.”

Baker Mayfield and Emeka Egbuka connected for 2 touchdowns within the Buccaneers’ win over the Falcons. (Picture by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire by way of Getty Photos)

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