NFL power rankings: Week 5 sees 49ers staying low, new team at No. 1

NFL power rankings: Week 5 sees 49ers stay low, a new team at No. 1

GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 01: Quarterback Carson Palmer #3 of the Arizona Cardinals and quarterback Brian Hoyer #2 of the San Francisco 49ers shake hands after overtime of the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. Arizona won 18-15. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /

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LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 01: Michael Thomas #13 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates with Ted Ginn Jnr #19 after scoring the first touchdown during the NFL game between the Miami Dolphins and the New Orleans Saints at Wembley Stadium on October 1, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images) /

New Orleans Saints. 18. team. 15. . 2-2.

Is it weird to think the Saints defense actually carried the day for New Orleans in London?

Well, a lot of the Saints’ 20-0 shutout victory over the Dolphins could be attested to Miami’s lack of offensive prowess this season, but give credit where it’s due. Anytime a unit can hold an opponent to 186 all-purpose yards is noteworthy.

And it’s good when that stat line means quarterback Drew Brees is given more opportunities to flourish.

He did, going 29-of-41 for 268 yards and two touchdowns.

Brees and the Saints are going to be tough opponents for anyone this season, even if we shouldn’t expect this same defense to replicate its efforts for the remainder of 2017.

New Orleans gets a bye week in Week 5, which should help the jet lag experienced from traveling to the United Kingdom and back.