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Saints power rankings: NFL Week 7

With a return to losing, the New Orleans Saints’ power rankings in the NFL could take a hit. NFL.com – 23 (-3) “The Saints have become a team that gives its best effort but just doesn’t seem to have enough…

By Caleb Yaccarino · Canal Street Chronicles

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 4:30 PM

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The New Orleans Saints dropped across national NFL power rankings following a Week 7 defeat against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Paris.
Outlets ranked New Orleans between 23rd and 28th, with Sports Illustrated giving the team its lowest ranking.
Analysts highlighted a struggling rushing attack that gained only 18 net yards against Pittsburgh as a major flaw.

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Major national media outlets dropped the New Orleans Saints across their NFL Week 7 power rankings following the team's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Paris. The Saints fell to 23rd on NFL.com, 25th on Fox Sports and Bleacher Report, 27th on CBS Sports, and 28th on Sports Illustrated heading into their bye week.

Analysts cited the Saints' severe lack of a rushing attack, defensive struggles on third downs, and missed red-zone opportunities as primary factors behind the decline. Commentary also highlighted mounting pressure on head coach Kellen Moore as New Orleans has now dropped four of its past five contests.

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