The New Orleans Saints slew a giant on Sunday Night Football last week, impressing power rankings writers around the country. Here’s how the Saints have moved or cemented their positioning in a variety of listings
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Treat — Eli “Candy” Apple made team-high nine tackles in New Orleans debut. New club thinks he’ll fit in nicely with five fellow Buckeyes.
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The Saints’ defense came up big in Sunday night’s win at Minnesota, forcing two game-changing turnovers. But it still ranks 28th in the NFL in passing yards allowed per game, 30th in passing yards per attempt allowed and 30th in opponents’ passer rating.