After a hard-fought win over a tough Buccaneers team in Tampa Bay on Sunday, the Patriots are starting to quiet some of the discourse surrounding their 8-2 record and whether or not it’s a byproduct of a softer slate of games so far this year.

Count Tom Brady among those who believes that the Patriots are starting to validate their status as a legitimate contender in a wide-open AFC field.

The Patriots legend and current Fox broadcaster unveiled his weekly power rankings on Tuesday, handing New England the No. 3 spot — the highest-ranked club in the AFC.

👀 @TomBrady 's Week 10 Power Rankings are in!

Did your team earn a spot? ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/NLOlRIvB8M — FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) November 12, 2025

Only the Eagles (No. 1) and Rams (No. 2) stood in front of the Patriots in

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