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

ByDan Parzych|
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
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 18, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks corner back Richard Sherman (25) prepares for play during the first quarter in a preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 18, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks corner back Richard Sherman (25) prepares for play during the first quarter in a preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

3. Seattle Seahawks (3)

How weird is it going to be watching the Seattle Seahawks this season without Marshawn Lynch lining up in the backfield?

After deciding to call it a career during the offseason, the Seahawks will heavily rely on Thomas Rawls on Christine Michael in the ground game as both running backs look to play larger roles with the team in 2016. While Rawls is coming off a broken ankle and torn ligaments suffered in Week 13 of last year, Michael has looked impressive in the preseason as the team hopes to see these two emerge as one of the league’s top duos at running back.

As impressive as the offense was last year at putting up points, it was the defense that was the main reason behind the team’s success once again after finishing at the top of the league by allowing just 17.3 points per game. When taking all of this into consideration, expect the Seahawks to be one of the tom teams in the NFC for the fifth-straight season.

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