Tom Brady’s latest power rankings emphasize the NFL’s midseason volatility and highlight a trio of teams that are particularly hazardous to draw late in the schedule. The Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles and Buffalo Bills sit just outside the top five yet carry the profile of dangerous wild cards capable of derailing opponents’ seasons.
Kansas City’s recent surge has restored its status as a perennial threat, blending an explosive offence with enough defensive improvement to make them dangerous in any matchup. The Chiefs have shown an ability to score in bunches and to flip momentum quickly, making them a nightmare draw for teams that cannot sustain defensive stops across four quarters.
Kansas City Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes, NFL
Oct 19, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) gestures during the first half of the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
Philadelphia remains a multifaceted contender whose balance between rushing and passing gives the Eagles a resilient identity. Even when personnel questions surface, their roster construction and coaching adjustments make them difficult to scheme against, particularly in late-season games where physicality and depth matter most.
Buffalo presents a different sort of threat, mixing top-end playmakers with a front that can pressure and a secondary that forces mistakes. The Bills also have an active front office willing to pursue upgrades ahead of the trade deadline, adding another variable for opponents who must game-plan for midseason roster shifts.
NFL Icon Tom Brady Names Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, and Buffalo Bills as Dangerous Wild Cards
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Oct 12, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Fox Sports announcer Tom Brady looks on before the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Los Angeles Rams at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images
As it stands, the Chiefs, Eagles, and Bills have been named by Brady as the teams no one would want to face. This can be seen in a video of the sports analyst posted by Fox Sports: NFL on X.
“Could the AFC run through Indy this year? I feel sick just saying that.”
A new team has taken over the No. 1 spot in @TomBrady‘s Power Rankings this week! 👀 pic.twitter.com/x6jyulEWFo
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) October 28, 2025
The common thread among these teams is postseason pedigree and the capacity to elevate performance in November and December, when injuries and strategic tweaks reshape standings. League observers note that a team’s early-season placement can be misleading; a hot or healthy Chiefs, Eagles or Bills in the final quarter of the season can look very different from their midseason seed.
Philadephia Eagles, Jalen Hurts
Sep 14, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) passes the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter of the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
For teams on the bubble or vying for home-field advantage, the prospect of facing any of these three down the stretch is cause for concern. Their combination of talent, coaching and momentum makes them the wild cards no one wants to meet in January.
Buffalo Bills, Josh Allen
Aug 23, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) warms up before a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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