Buccaneers Slip in Week 2 Power Rankings

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have fallen out of the top 15 in the latest NFL power rankings after a disappointing loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 2.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have taken a tumble in the latest NFL power rankings after suffering a disappointing loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 2.

The Buccaneers, who entered the season ranked among the top 10 in most power rankings, have now fallen to 16th in the NFL according to the latest rankings from NFL.com. The drop comes after the Buccaneers were outplayed by the Saints in all three phases of the game.

Buccaneers Slip in Week 2 Power Rankings

The Buccaneers' offense struggled to move the ball against the Saints' defense, managing just 218 total yards. Quarterback Tom Brady was sacked four times and threw two interceptions. The running game was also ineffective, as Leonard Fournette and Ronald Jones combined for just 59 yards on 15 carries.

The Buccaneers' defense was also unable to stop the Saints' offense, allowing 385 total yards. The Saints scored on their first three possessions of the game and never looked back.

The Buccaneers' special teams also had a rough day, as punter Bradley Pinion had a punt blocked and returned for a touchdown.

The Buccaneers' loss to the Saints is a major concern, as it exposed some serious flaws in the team's game. The Buccaneers will need to make some major adjustments if they want to compete for a Super Bowl this season.

Here is a look at the Buccaneers' ranking in the latest power rankings from around the league:

* NFL.com: 16

* ESPN: 17

* CBS Sports: 18

* The Athletic: 19

* Pro Football Network: 20

The Buccaneers will look to bounce back from their loss to the Saints when they host the Green Bay Packers in Week 3. The Packers are coming off a win over the Chicago Bears and will be looking to make a statement against the Buccaneers.

The Buccaneers will need to play much better than they did against the Saints if they want to beat the Packers. The Buccaneers' offense will need to be more efficient and the defense will need to be more disruptive. The Buccaneers' special teams will also need to be better if they want to win.

The Buccaneers will be a major underdog against the Packers, but they have a chance to prove that they are a legitimate contender if they can pull off the upset.