2016 NFL Power Rankings Week 1: Where Do the Los Angeles Rams Currently Rank?

Aug 26, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterbacks Drew Brees (9) and Luke McCown (7) on the bench in the second half of the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

29. New Orleans Saints (28)

After finishing at the bottom of the league in defense, early signs point to the New Orleans Saints taking a similar path in 2016 if the preseason is any indication of what’s to come.

Obviously, the Saints will have the potential to display monster numbers on offense thanks to a all of the weapons surrounding Drew Brees, but one of the main reasons why this team finished with a losing record in 2015 was due to their pathetic defense. There’s only so many points Brees can help New Orleans score on a weekly basis and unless this defense sees any sort of improvement, this team could be in for another long year.

Then again, Brees has thrown for more than 4,800 yards in each of the last five seasons. Maybe if Brees stays healthy and finds a way to put up similar numbers, the Saints could find themselves in better position to be contenders in the NFC.

Next: 28. Detroit Lions

29. New Orleans Saints (28)

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