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Kansas, Oct 8: Week 5 of the NFL season brought shocks, surprises, and shifting fortunes, forcing Tom Brady to adjust his latest power rankings. After the previously unbeaten Philadelphia Eagles and Buffalo Bills both suffered unexpected defeats, the Detroit Lions roar to the top spot.

Brady noted that while the Lions had a slow start in Week 1, they’ve since caught fire. “At No. 1 are the Detroit Lions. [Jared] Goff and that offense have looked amazing. They’re going to be challenged, though, next week at Kansas City,” he said, acknowledging that Detroit’s balance and offensive precision make them deserving leaders heading into tougher matchups.

Despite the Eagles’ loss to the Denver Broncos, Brady remains confident in Philadelphia. “The Eagles come in at No. 2, dropping from the top spot. Denver went to Philly and got it done. But I still see the Eagles as one of the top teams in the NFC.” He stressed that the defeat highlights the league’s competitiveness rather than signaling decline.

Brady also praised the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, commending their road win over Seattle and Baker Mayfield’s leadership. “The Bucs go on the road and beat Seattle… You go, man! When you play like that, you can always talk that s---.”

Other notable movements include the Buffalo Bills falling from No. 2 to No. 4 after their loss to New England, while the Jacksonville Jaguars surged into No. 5 following wins over the 49ers and Chiefs.

Brady’s updated top 10 now features:

1. Detroit Lions

2. Philadelphia Eagles

3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

4. Buffalo Bills

5. Jacksonville Jaguars

6. San Francisco 49ers

7. Indianapolis Colts

8. Denver Broncos

9. Green Bay Packers

10. New England Patriots

The changes underline the NFL’s unpredictable reality, where upsets, momentum swings, and underdog victories can reshuffle rankings in an instant. Brady’s Week 5 power list reflects a season where no team is safe and every week counts, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.