NFL Power Rankings Week 1: Los Angeles Rams Sit at No. 26

2016 NFL Power Rankings Week 1: Where Do the Los Angeles Rams Currently Rank?

By Dan Parzych | Sep 1, 2016

Sep 1, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Case Keenum (17), running back Todd Gurley (30), quarterback Sean Mannion (14) and quarterbacks coach Chris Weinke react on the sidelines against the Minnesota Vikings during a NFL game at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

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Aug 11, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson (11) in action against the Atlanta Falcons in the first quarter at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

14. Washington Redskins (15)

Do the Washington Redskins have what it takes to repeat as division champions? It’s been a long time since any team in the NFC East went back-to-back, but there’s every reason to believe the Redskins will do so after finishing 3-1 in the preseason.

Not only will Kirk Cousins be motivated to build off last year’s strong play as the quarterback looks to make a case for a long-term deal, but the team picked up one of the biggest free agent signings with the addition of Josh Norman at cornerback. The videos of Norman struggling in practice shouldn’t fool anyone as this thing tends to happen when players are adjusting to a new team.

With an improved defense and plenty of speedy weapons for Cousins to work with in the passing game, Washington will be another NFC team to keep an eye on as they look to defend their division title.

Next: 13. Minnesota Vikings

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