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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 26, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera talks with an official during the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots at Bank of America Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Panthers 19-17. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 26, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera talks with an official during the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots at Bank of America Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Panthers 19-17. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

2. Carolina Panthers (2)

The Carolina Panthers flirted with history last year with a 15-1 record during the regular season before falling to the Denver Broncos in the Super Bowl and even though it’s never easy to replace a cornerback like Josh Norman, Ron Rivera‘s squad may be the team to beat in the NFC once again.

Cam Newton took home MVP honors in 2015 after throwing for 3,837 yards with 37 touchdowns and just 10 interceptions, but the quarterback enters the regular season with an extra chip on his shoulder. After a disappointing outing in the Super Bowl against the Broncos, Newton took most of the blame for what happened and knows the pressure is on his shoulders if this team is going to have any shot at making another deep run.

And with the return of Kelvin Benjamin (ACL) at wide receiver, Carolina’s offense has the potential to hit a whole new level in 2016 as they look to make a second-straight appearance in the Super Bowl.

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