Week 16 NFL Power Rankings

Julian Edelamn

20. New Orleans Saints (LW: 23)

Of all the teams with losing records currently vying for the NFC South title, the Saints have always seemed like the team that would emerge as champion. Granted, New Orleans has thoroughly underperformed over the course of the season, but winning games while the rest of the division keeps losing is always integral in staying in the race. Now, with a chance to avenge their Opening Day overtime loss to the Falcons and propel themselves further into the playoff picture, the Saints may actually be hitting their stride at the right time.

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