The NFL’s balance of power took another sharp turn in Week 15, and Tom Brady’s latest rankings capture a league in flux. Established heavyweights stumbled, rising contenders made statements, and the playoff race tightened across both conferences.

Whether Drake Maye against Bo Nix, Josh Allen against Trevor Lawrence, or any other quarterback combination – there’s one thing it won’t have

The answer might vary depending on one's viewpoint, but for those who picked Brady's finale, there is no argument that it's the most compelling choice. It's been a long five years for the Patriots since, with their 2025 resurgence sparked by Vrabel, whose presence on the home sideline Sunday completes the high-stakes circle.

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Should New England Patriots Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady suit up in the current landscape of the NFL, would he succeed in leading some scoring drives down

Tom Brady isn't making an NFL comeback from retirement, even after Philip Rivers took five years off and then suited up for the Indianapolis Colts at age 44. But that's not because the GOAT, the legendary QB of both the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, doesn't think he could do it.

Tom Brady and Philip Rivers had many battles over the last two decades. Rivers initially retired after the 2020 season, while Brady hung up the cleats in 2023.

The loss prompted renewed questions about New England’s ability to outduel top competition, and franchise legend Tom Brady took notice of the result. In his latest power rankings released Tuesday, Brady demoted the Patriots from No. 1 to No. 6 following the defeat.