NFC Power Rankings: Crunch Time for Week 14

Drew Brees

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3. New Orleans Saints (9-3) 2 weeks ago: 2

The struggle is very real out in New Orleans. After squeaking by Atlanta in one of those horrid Thursday night affairs, the Saints follow-up the extra time spent only to get blasted with first place in the NFC on the line. Drew Brees threw for 147 yards and they only scored 7. New Orleans is struggling to win let alone even compete on the road this year. There’s no time to feel bad for themselves because the “on fire” Panthers are looking to pounce for first place in the big easy.