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2016 NFL Power Rankings Week 2: Los Angeles Rams Edition

By Dan 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 /
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Sep 11, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) carries the ball to score a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at the Georgia Dome. The Buccaneers won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) carries the ball to score a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at the Georgia Dome. The Buccaneers won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

21. Atlanta Falcons (17)

As much as they don’t want to hear it, the Atlanta Falcons seem to have picked up right where they left off last year from a disappointment level.

The Falcons’ defense looked absolutely horrendous at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after allowing second-year quarterback Jameis Winston to throw for four touchdowns–all of which went to different wide receivers. Many expected Atlanta to be the team to cause problems for the Carolina Panthers in the NFC South, but this team just couldn’t seem to do anything right on the defensive side of the ball.

There’s only so much Matt Ryan can do for the Falcons on offense after the quarterback threw for 334 yards with two touchdowns against the Buccaneers on 27 of 39 passing. If Atlanta’s defense is going to be this bad in 2016, Ryan could be in for a record season himself when it comes to passing attempts.

Next: 20. New York Jets

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