As the NFL regular season heads into its final week, Week 18, playoff-hopeful teams are giving it their all to secure a postseason spot. Amid the excitement, Fox Sports analyst Tom Brady shared his insights on the league’s top teams. Brady praised the Buffalo Bills, Minnesota Vikings, Philadelphia Eagles, and Detroit Lions for their performances this season. However, he crowned only one team as the best in the league-the Kansas City Chiefs.
On Thursday, Brady declared, “The No. 1 team in my power rankings goes to the Chiefs,” citing their dominant performance on both offense and defense. He specifically highlighted their Christmas Day victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers as a defining moment.
Led by star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs secured a commanding 29-10 win against a strong Steelers defense. Brady noted Mahomes’ standout game, saying, “Patrick threw for 320 yards, a great all-around effort, three touchdowns. That was a really good Steelers defense on Christmas Day.”
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Mahomes’ numbers from that game were nothing short of stellar. He completed 29 out of 39 pass attempts for 320 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his precision and leadership. The Chiefs’ offense racked up 389 total yards and averaged an impressive 6.7 yards per play while achieving 20 first downs. This performance exemplified why Mahomes is a two-time MVP and why Kansas City’s offense is considered one of the most potent in the league.
Why the Chiefs stand above the rest
But it’s not just the offense that has fueled Kansas City’s success this season. Their defense, led by coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, has been equally formidable. In their matchup against the Steelers, the Chiefs’ defense forced two turnovers and continued their trend of stifling opponents. Remarkably, they haven’t allowed any team to score more than 20 points in their last five games and have limited just four teams all season to surpass that mark.
The Chiefs currently boast an impressive 15-1 record and are riding a six-game winning streak. Their only loss came back in November against the Buffalo Bills. With the No. 1 seed in the AFC already clinched, Kansas City is poised to finish strong as they prepare for their final regular-season game on Sunday against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
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