Ramblin' Fan
FanSided

2016 NFL Power Rankings Week 2: Los Angeles Rams Edition

ByDan Parzych|
Aug 20, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Case Keenum (17) throws the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first inning at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 20, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Case Keenum (17) throws the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first inning at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
12 of 33
Sep 11, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) reacts in the first half against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) reacts in the first half against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

22. Detroit Lions (28)

If anyone was worried about Matthew Stafford this season now that Calvin Johnson is officially retired, there’s no reason to worry anymore when looking how well he performed in the regular-season opener.

The former No. 1 overall pick was simply phenomenal against the Indianapolis Colts after completing 31 of 39 passes for 340 yards and three touchdowns. And if that wasn’t impressive enough, Stafford failed to record a turnover while finding a way to use just about every wide receiver in Detroit’s passing game.

Assuming the Lions can find a way to play at this level on a weekly basis, this team may turn out to be a surprise contender in the NFC North. Stafford has always been considered one of the league’s top quarterbacks throughout his career, despite Detroit’s overall struggles as a team, and Lions fans should be excited about what the 2016 season has in store for the eighth-year quarterback.

Next: 21. Atlanta Falcons

Home/Rams News

Schedule