The New England Patriots have surprised even some of the most optimistic fans and observers with their amazing 2025 season, winning the AFC East in the process. After a shaky start at 1-2, the team ripped off a 10-game win streak before losing, and most recently thumped the Jets, 42-10.
One familiar observer who's had the Patriots among his top 10 teams is Tom Brady, who currently has them ranked fourth in his power rankings and calls them a "confident" football team.
Brady would know. In 2001, as a second-year quarterback, Brady coolly and calmly led his confident team with a confident coach in Bill Belichick to an upset win over the St.