Week 5 NFL power rankings: Saints settle in among league elites
By John Sigler | Saintswire
The New Orleans Saints’ big win on Monday Night Football won over the few remaining doubters in Week 5’s NFL power rankings. Many outlets already viewed New Orleans as one of the league’s best teams, but now it’s unanimous that the Saints sit among the top three or four squads; along with the Los Angeles Rams, Kansas City Chiefs, and New England Patriots. Here’s a roundup of what national writers are saying about the black and gold.
USA Today
3. Saints (3): Drew Brees’ record night overshadowed the return of Mark Ingram, who was clearly ready to reclaim his spot in the highly productive “Two Dat” backfield.
ESPN
Rest-of-season SOS ranking: 1st.
The Saints’ most difficult remaining game comes in Week 7, when they travel to Baltimore. FPI gives New Orleans a 38 percent chance of winning. — ESPN
CBS Sports
As long as Drew Brees is slinging it and Sean Payton is calling plays, they will be a contender. The defense is showing improvement. ...
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