NFC South Power Rankings: Week 4 standings

Sep 27, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Luke McCown (7) looks to pass as Carolina Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson (95) pressures in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

4. New Orleans Saints (0-3)
Last week: 4

The New Orleans Saints are not only the worst team in the NFC South, but also one of the worst the NFL has to offer. Despite that, they nearly pulled off the upset against the Panthers without Drew Brees. It wasn’t to be though, and the Saints are 0-3 and in trouble.

With or without Brees, the season looks over and the roster in tatters. Years of overspending in free agency has come back to bite this team, who have struggled to stay under the cap and had to part ways with a number of key players since. They were unable to add enough reinforcements on defense, and the unit is really struggling.

Every game looks tough for this team, but they will win some along the way. The playoffs are gone, though.

Week 4: Dallas Cowboys

The Saints have a great shot to get their first win when they take on the Tony Romo and Dez Bryant-less Cowboys in primetime. If Brees is back, New Orleans will be favorites to knock off Dallas and take a morale victory.

Next: No. 3