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Saints climb in NFL power rankings after Week 1 overtime loss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 3:03 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Saints climb in NFL power rankings after Week 1 overtime loss

Summary

The New Orleans Saints improved their standing in various NFL power rankings following their thrilling overtime loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 1. The Saints, led by quarterback Tyler Shough, fought back from a 21-0 third-quarter deficit, even taking the lead before ultimately falling short. Rankings place the Saints as high as No. 17 and as low as No. 25 across different outlets, indicating mixed evaluations of their performance. Experts cite Shough's resilience and the team's potential for growth as they prepare for upcoming games, where they hope to build on their comeback efforts.

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By the Numbers

•Saints lost to Lions in overtime after battling back from a 21-point deficit.
•Tyler Shough struggled early but rallied the team late in the game.
•Rankings vary significantly, with the Saints ranked from No. 17 to No. 25.
•A key touchdown was negated by an overturned call during the game.
•Saints look to improve and continue building momentum in the coming weeks.

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What they're saying

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The New Orleans Saints began to climb up the power rankings after their season-opening thriller went to overtime. But are they a top-20 team?
— Yahoo Sports

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