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 25, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) makes the call form the line against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

11. Dallas Cowboys (12)

If the Dallas Cowboys are in contention for the playoffs when Tony Romo returns from his back injury, it could put Jason Garrett in a difficult situation depending on how well Dak Prescott looks.

The rookie has been nothing short of phenomenal during the preseason as the Cowboys appear to have found their quarterback of the future once Romo’s time in the NFC comes to an end, but Prescott still has a long way to go. Dallas knows they can’t determine Prescott’s true ability based off one preseason and the true test will be whether he can carry the success over to the regular season.

Luckily for Prescott, the fourth-round pick has plenty of weapons on offense to work with and will benefit from having one of the league’s most athletic wide receivers in Dez Bryant. Isn’t it crazy to see how quickly Prescott has become a fan favorite when the Cowboys seemed so desperate to sign another quarterback a few weeks ago?

Next: 10. Kansas City Chiefs

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