Week 17 of 2024 NFL the season is sort of right here! But earlier than FOX Sports led NFL analyst Tom Brady heads to US Bank Stadium to announce Sunday’s recreation between the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings, it is time for the GOAT to disclose his newest energy rankings! Week 16 featured some high-profile video games within the AFC and a key matchup within the NFC East that helped shake up its newest prime 5.
Check out his newest Top 5 and full evaluation right here:
Tom Brady’s Week 16 Power Rankings | DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
Here’s who the GOAT ranked as his prime 5 groups getting into an enormous Week 17!
Week 16 end result: Lost to Washington Commanders, 36-33
Brady’s ideas: “We’ve acquired a shakeup within the energy rankings. Down to fifth place, it is the Philadelphia Eagles. Their 10-game successful streak ended towards Jayden Daniels and the Commanders. They misplaced Jalen Hurts to a concussion within the first recreation. It’s It’s been laborious to see, however I do know it is going to be again quickly.
“It was their No. 1-ranked protection that had a tricky day. They gave up 36 factors, however I count on them to get again on monitor once they host a tricky Dallas group this week.”
Saquon Barkley had an amazing recreation within the Eagles’ loss to the Commanders, dashing for 150 yards and two touchdowns. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
Week 16 end result: Defeated the New England Patriots, 24-21
Brady’s ideas: “Fourth place in my energy rankings goes to Josh Allen and the Bills. It wasn’t their cleanest recreation of the season, however they nonetheless had the higher hand over the Patriots. James Cook, had a 100-yard day on the bottom. The protection, got here up with three takeaways.
“They will look to get their passing recreation again on monitor once they host the Jets this week.”
Bills CB Taron Johnson made a scoop-and-score landing that proved to be the successful rating of their win over the Patriots. (Photo by Timothy T. Ludwig/Getty Images)
Week 16 end result: Defeated Seattle Seahawks, 27-24
Brady’s ideas: “Moving as much as third place after a powerful win in Seattle are the Minnesota Vikings. Kevin’s (O’Connell) group has now received eight video games in a row. This is the longest energetic streak within the league. Sam Darnold discovered Justin Jefferson early and sometimes on Sundays. And this protection, man, they at all times appear to get these well timed turnovers each week.
“They have an amazing matchup this week when Jordan Love and the Packers come to city. I’m wanting ahead to that.”
Justin Jefferson had 144 receiving yards and two touchdowns, together with the game-winning rating, within the Vikings’ win over the Seahawks. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Week 16 end result: Defeated the Chicago Bears, 34-17
Brady’s ideas: “Second place on this week’s energy rankings belongs to Dan Campbell’s Detroit Lions. They’ve received a franchise-record 13 video games this yr and I do know they don’t seem to be accomplished.
“Ben Johnson was as soon as once more in his bag of tips with their ‘bum tripping’ recreation the place Jared Goff deliberately fell. I’ve by no means seen that! You by no means know what this offense will provide you with each single week.
“They will attempt to (clinch) the No. 1 seed once they face the 49ers in prime time this week.”
Sam LaPorta was the goal of the Lions’ “tripping” play that went for a landing of their win over the Bears. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Week 16 end result: Defeated the Houston Texans, 27-19
Brady’s ideas: “First place in my energy rating – Still – goes to the Kansas City Chiefs. It looks like each week there are totally different guys stepping up on offense and protection. This week (it was) rookie Xavier Worthy, (Travis) Kelce and (DeAndre) Hopkins. They simply acquired Marquise (“Hollywood”) Brown again. Watch out for the NFL.
“Let’s see if they’ll maintain their very own towards a very powerful Steelers protection on Christmas Day.
“That sums up the facility rankings for Week 16. Let’s see what occurs after this unimaginable week of video games coming into Week 17.”
Xavier Worthy had arguably the most effective recreation of his profession within the Chiefs’ win over the Texans, recording seven receptions for 65 yards and a landing. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire by way of Getty Images)
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