Week 8 of the 2024 NFL season is nearly right here. However earlier than we get issues getting in an thrilling weekend slate of video games that features an high-powered battle between the Buffalo Payments and Seattle Seahawks with FOX Sports activities lead NFL analyst Tom Brady on the mic, it is time for Brady to disclose his present energy rankings!
Try his newest High 5 checklist and full evaluation right here:
Tom Brady’s Week 7 Energy Rankings | DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
This is who the GOAT has ranked as his High 5 groups getting into Week 8!
5. Buffalo Payments (5-2) (Final week: Unranked)
Week 7 consequence: Defeated Tennessee Titans, 34-10
Brady’s ideas: “Josh Allen and the offense acquired off to a sluggish begin Sunday. That occurs. The Titans have been taking part in fairly good. However the Payments actually acquired it going within the second half. They put up 27 [unanswered] factors. Josh nonetheless hasn’t thrown a choose this yr, and the Payments have the league’s finest turnover margin at plus-10. That is ridiculous. I am excited to see this new-look Payments offense with Amari Cooper in particular person after they face the Seahawks in Seattle this Sunday on FOX.”
James Cook dinner (4) and Josh Allen performed a hand in three of the Payments’ 4 touchdowns of their win over the Titans. (Picture by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Pictures)
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Week 7 consequence: Defeated Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 41-31
Brady’s ideas: “They’ve now gained 5 straight after beginning the yr 0-2. Lamar [Jackson] and the Ravens acquired it carried out on Monday night time in opposition to my former crew in Tampa. Baltimore now has three straight highway wins. They’ve confirmed they’re nonetheless the second-best crew within the AFC behind Kansas Metropolis. Lamar’s Ravens will look to enhance the 2-0 of their division after they tackle the Browns, who will likely be with out Deshaun Watson, on Sunday.”
Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry have been each dominant once more for the Ravens of their Week 7 win over the Payments. Jackson threw for 5 touchdowns whereas Henry rushed for 169 yards. (Picture by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Pictures)
Week 7 consequence: Misplaced to Detroit Lions, 31-29
Brady’s ideas: “Regardless of struggling their first lack of the yr, the Vikings nonetheless take the No. 3 spot in my rankings. They misplaced a nail-biter to their division rival, the Lions, on Sunday, however they proved to me they’re nonetheless among the many NFC’s finest groups proper now. Sam Darnold continues to play at a excessive degree, and this protection ranks in direction of the highest of the league in so many classes. I am wanting ahead to seeing Kevin O’Connell’s Vikings bounce again on a brief week in opposition to the Rams in L.A. on Thursday night time.”
The Vikings did not safe a win over the Lions in Week 7, however Justin Jefferson had 81 receiving yards and a landing within the loss. (Picture by David Berding/Getty Pictures)
Week 7 consequence: Defeated Minnesota Vikings, 41-31
Brady’s ideas: “What a formidable highway win in opposition to the beforehand undefeated Vikings. Jared Giff is acting at an MVP degree. He accomplished 88% of his passes for 280 yards and two touchdowns in opposition to a Brian Flores protection on Sunday. That is superb. Jahmyr Gibbs and Amon-Ra St. Brown went over 100 yards in opposition to the Vikings for a Detroit offense that’s placing up 30 factors per recreation this yr. I can not wait to see what Ben Johnson’s Lions offense has in retailer for his or her matchup in opposition to the Titans this week.”
Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown had a robust efficiency in opposition to the Vikings, recording eight receptions for 112 yards. (Picture by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Pictures)
Week 7 consequence: Defeated San Francisco 49ers, 28-18
Brady’s ideas: “We noticed them in San Francisco this final week, what an amazing efficiency throughout. An amazing complementary crew win and for the primary time in his profession, Patrick Mahomes is 6-0 to start out a season. Week in and week out, they’re discovering methods to win as a crew. Patrick acquired it carried out in opposition to the Niners on Sunday, particularly along with his career-long 33-yard run — one thing I by no means did in my profession. My longest was 22 yards. He crushed that, as he ought to. On the opposite aspect of the ball. Steve Spagnuolo’s protection intercepted Brock Purdy thrice. They held the Niners to 18 factors. The Chiefs look to make it seven in a row — 12 in a row going again to final yr — on Sunday, after they head to Las Vegas for a matchup in opposition to the Raiders.”
The Chiefs’ protection intercepted Brock Purdy thrice of their win over the 49ers, with Christian Roland-Wallace (30) arising with one of many picks. (Picture by Ezra Shaw/Getty Pictures)
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