NFL power rankings: League-wide look at each team as preseason starts

NFL power rankings: League-wide look for each team as preseason starts

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 22: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons speaks to Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers after the NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome on January 22, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Falcons defeated the Packers 44-21. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 01: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints looks on during the second half against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on January 1, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

team. 15. . . . New Orleans Saints. 23

The New Orleans Saints figure to be replicating the same formula they had last season — a potent offense with a very questionable defense.

Quarterback Drew Brees is as competitive as they come, and that’s a good thing. And it will be interesting to see how much running back Adrian Peterson has left in the tank. Perhaps the Saints will start to feature rookie tailback Alvin Kamara a bit more as the season rolls on.

The Saints made the right moves by adding defensive backs Marshon Lattimore and Marcus Williams in Rounds 1 and 2 of the NFL Draft, respectively.

That should help quite a bit, but these moves aren’t enough to turn New Orleans’ defense from a bottom-dweller into a respectable unit.

Playing in the tough NFC South doesn’t help matters either.