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

By Dan 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; New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) and wide receiver Aaron Dobson (17) during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. Patriots win over the Panthers 19-17. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 26, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) and wide receiver Aaron Dobson (17) during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. Patriots win over the Panthers 19-17. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports /

1. New England Patriots (1)

With the preseason officially out of the way, the challenge for the New England Patriots becomes adjusting to life without Tom Brady over the first four games of the regular season.

Jimmy Garoppolo will run the Patriots’ offense while Brady deals with his suspension and based off the performances from the preseason, Bill Belichick has every reason in the world to feel confident with his third-year quarterback. Even if he’s only appeared in 11 regular season games over the last two years without a single start, Garoppolo looked sharp in the preseason, but the real challenge is just getting underway.

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When looking at the four games Brady will miss, the New England Patriots could easily go 2-2 with tough matchups against the Arizona Cardinals, Miami Dolphins, Houston Texans, and Buffalo Bills. It certainly won’t be easy at times, but at least life will be easier for Garoppolo with all of the weapons on offense.

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