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

By Dan 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 28, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; San Diego Chargers cornerback Richard Crawford (35) reacts to his knocking down a pass attempt against the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings won 23-10. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 28, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; San Diego Chargers cornerback Richard Crawford (35) reacts to his knocking down a pass attempt against the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings won 23-10. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports /

27. San Diego Chargers (24)

With a healthier lineup, the argument can be made the San Diego Chargers would have been a much better team in 2015 when looking at how many games were lost by single digits. If this team is going to have any chance of competing in 2016, the Chargers are going to need everything they can get out of second-year running back Melvin Gordon.

So far, Gordon has been phenomenal in the preseason and the true test will be whether he can continue that success when the games become meaningful. The former first-round pick was a bit of a disappointment in his rookie season, but Gordon has looked like a completely different player in the preseason.

One of the main positives from San Diego’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings was the explosiveness shown by Gordon on his 39-yard touchdown run. After a disappointing rookie season, it appears Gordon is ready to turn things around and contribute to San Diego’s offense.

Next: 26. Jacksonville Jaguars

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