Power rankings: Saints climbing, Bucs falling
September, 29, 2009
Sep 29
2:15
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Posted by ESPN.com’s Pat Yasinskas
I’ve heard from some New Orleans fans who say they don’t think the Saints are getting enough respect.
If there was anything to that argument, I don’t think it holds anymore. The undefeated Saints are getting plenty of respect. They’ve jumped into the top five of the ESPN.com Power Rankings.
The Saints are No. 4 this week, behind only the Ravens, Colts and Giants. The Saints are two spots ahead of the undefeated Jets, who they host Sunday. I’ll be covering that showdown live from the Superdome.
The Falcons were No. 4 last week, but Sunday’s loss to New England dropped them to No. 8. Carolina stayed at No. 25 for a second straight week after Monday night’s loss to Dallas.
The Buccaneers fell to No. 31. Yep, only the Rams are behind them.
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Pat Yasinskas
Yasinskas joined ESPN.com in January 2008 after covering the Carolina Panthers for The Charlotte Observer for nine seasons. He began his journalism career with The Tampa Tribune in 1990.