GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Seven weeks into the season, and the Green Bay Packers are right back where they started in the ESPN NFL Power Rankings.

It took four straight victories following their 1-2 start to climb to No. 6 again. They jumped three spots this week after Sunday's blowout victory over the Carolina Panthers.

Their opponent this week, the New Orleans Saints, was one spot ahead of the Packers in the preseason rankings, but after a 2-4 start, the Saints have plummeted 17 spots to No. 22.

Here's a look at where the Packers stand among the top NFC teams:

• 2. Cowboys

• 3. Eagles

• 5. Cardinals

• 6. Packers

The Lions, at No. 10, are the only other NFC North team in the top half of the rankings. The Bears slipped to No. 19, and the Vikings are 27th.

Click here for the full ESPN NFL Power Rankings, and see how I voted below:

Rob Demovsky's ballot

1. Broncos

2. Cowboys

3. Cardinals

4. Eagles

5. Patriots

6. Packers

7. Colts

8. Ravens

9. Chargers

10. Lions

11. 49ers

12. Seahawks

13. Chiefs

14. Steelers

15. Bengals

16. Dolphins

17. Bills

18. Bears

19. Panthers

20. Browns

21. Saints

22. Texans

23. Rams

24. Giants

25. Falcons

26. Titans

27. Vikings

28. Redskins

29. Jets

30. Buccaneers

31. Jaguars

32. Raiders