NFL power rankings voters are finicky as ever in 2018, and that’s crystal-clear in this offering from USA Today’s Nate Davis. Davis is one of the few writers to not knock the New Orleans Saints for fielding such poor defense – for once, somebody remembers to give credit to an again-prolific offense.
4. New Orleans Saints (12)
Drew Brees on pace for 5,749 pass yards, 80.6% completion rate. Michael Thomas on pace for 203 catches. Sick numbers even by New Orleans standards.
The Saints rose back to prominence in ESPN’s panelist rankings, with 80-plus voters giving the black and gold some deserved recognition.