ESPN Ranked the Saints HERE in 2026 NFL Power Rankings | James Skrmetta Reacts
ESPN has released its way-too-early 2026 NFL Power Rankings, and the New Orleans Saints’ placement is already sparking debate. Are the Saints being overrated, underrated, or did ESPN actually get it right this time?
In this video, James Skrmetta reacts to ESPN’s 2026 NFL Power Rankings and breaks down where the Saints are ranked, why ESPN landed there, and whether that spot makes sense based on the roster, coaching staff, offseason moves, and overall direction of the franchise. With a new era underway in New Orleans, expectations are shifting — and national perception hasn’t caught up yet.
James dives into what ESPN might be missing, how the Saints stack up against the rest of the NFC, and what would need to happen in 2025 for New Orleans to outperform expectations. If you’re a Saints fan or follow NFL power rankings closely, this is one you don’t want to miss.
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32 comments
First Baby!!!! Let’s Geaux ⚜️⚜️⚜️
Bang, first comment.
BEST IN THE BOOT!!
His articles must have a minimum word count for him to say something so stupid
Why does everyone glaze the giants
Saints ranked lower than two teams they swept is certainly a choice
Jus shows that regular Joe shmos can have any job in sports journalism/tv.. Albert
I'm going to guess ESPN ranks them at 27. 🤡
Dude this is hilarious, glad we have the FOTF, can’t believe what I’m reading here😂
FOTF doing everything he can to keep it PG lmao 2:08
This is a real article? Lol
They rank us 26 we should be 24 minimum. I'd have us 22
let them keep being mushrooms. we will have a much better season next year. quality and fun to watch.
20th
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He used Shough to rationalize the Sanders statement. 🤣
Thoughts on james pierce jr
With us being rated so low its money to made on our futures fellas
Post Draft and Free Agency, I want to have us sitting at least somewhere between the 22nd and 18th spot. Pending how well we do in both categories. As long as we're trending in the right direction, I'm ok. #WhoDat4Life
I gotta start getting betting advice from Albert!!
20-24
Im thinking Prince Albert, needs to stay, in the can…😅😂
Saints at #17, before I look🧐💪⚜️
Obviously, Fu Gazzy..sp..😮😅😂
17, Gumby, help the Beaver, Damn the stream…😅😂
Get your NFC South Champion Odds Early, Ladies and Gentlemen..😊💪💲💲⚜️
ESPN Lmao
Talk is cheap in the off season.
AB is LOST in the sauce 💯
FOTF
29, should be 15- 18th ish
I’m hopeful for Shough to be our QB but I said it last season he’s got a lot to prove next season and it can very easily be a bad season and he’s not the QB of the future. I hate to say it but people are way to high on the last few games when he’s yet to play an entire season