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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August 26, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) passes the football against the Green Bay Packers during the second quarter at Levi /

30. San Francisco 49ers (30)

Just when it seemed like the San Francisco 49ers couldn’t seem like more of a mess, this whole controversy with Colin Kaepernick happens.

If the reactions by fans in the preseason finale is any indication, Kaepernick could be in for a long 2016 season thanks to his actions as the booing will most likely stick when the quarterback throughout road games. The sad thing is Kaepernick hasn’t even made a strong case to win the starting job at quarterback as his shoulder was bothering him a few weeks ago.

At this point, the smart thing for San Francisco seems to be making Blaine Gabbert the starter heading into Week 1 over Kaepernick when considering how much practice he’s had with the first team in the offseason. Then again, it doesn’t really matter who wins the starting job at quarterback since it seems unlikely the 49ers will be in the conversation of contenders.

Next: 29. New Orleans Saints

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