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Power rankings and record predictions

By Matt Verderame

Oct 26, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) against the Baltimore Ravens at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 26, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) against the Baltimore Ravens at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – DECEMBER 21: Brandin Cooks /

25. New Orleans Saints

It’s another season of Saints football, and another story of a good offense trying to cover up a bad defense.

New Orleans once again has the makings of a potent aerial attack, led by future Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees. Brees is still at the top of his prolific game and, with Brandin Cooks on the outside and Mark Ingram in the backfield, New Orleans will be able to put up points.

Yet the problem remains the same. The defense simply isn’t any good, despite adding another piece in first-round selection Sheldon Rankins, a defensive tackle out of Louisville. With Rankins also out to begin the season, there are plenty of holes both up front and in the secondary.

On their best day, the Saints can beat any team in the NFL. Brees can throw for 400 yards, Cooks can go for 150 yards and two scores and the defense can create a turnover or two. Unfortunately for those in the Big Easy, that recipe isn’t repeatable on a weekly basis.

For New Orleans, the 2016 campaign is likely to be another wasted effort for Brees and Co., as cap concerns and Brees’ age start to take the stage, front and center.

Record prediction: 6-10

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