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2016 NFL Power Rankings: Los Angeles Rams Fall Heading Into Final Week of Preseason

ByDan Parzych|
Aug 27, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) attempts to sack Los Angeles Rams quarterback Case Keenum (17) during the first quarter of a preseason game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 27, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) attempts to sack Los Angeles Rams quarterback Case Keenum (17) during the first quarter of a preseason game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
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Aug 27, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (2) celebrates with Titans wide receiver Tajae Sharpe (19) after scoring a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game at Oakland-Alameda Coliseum. The Titans won 27-14. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 27, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (2) celebrates with Titans wide receiver Tajae Sharpe (19) after scoring a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game at Oakland-Alameda Coliseum. The Titans won 27-14. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

22. Tennessee Titans (26)

Another preseason game, another stellar performance by Marcus Mariota after the second-year quarterback helped the Tennessee Titans pull off 27-14 win over the Oakland Raiders. It may only be preseason, but Mariota is already showing signs of greatness and it’s amazing to see how fast he’s developing as an NFL quarterback.

Like most rookies, Mariota experienced plenty of struggles during his first year in Tennessee, but the lack of weapons in the passing game certainly didn’t help his cause either. Mariota is already benefitting from the additions of Andre Johnson and Tajae Sharpe in the passing game as the two wideouts have made major impacts in each of the three preseason games.

It certainly won’t be easy, but Tennessee appears to be ready to cause problems for the rest of the AFC South and actually compete for the division title. The Titans haven’t recorded a winning season since 2008 and if Mariota carries his preseason success over to the regular season, that streak may finally come to an end.

Next: 21. Oakland Raiders

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