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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; New Orleans, LA, USA; Oakland Raiders strong safety T.J. Carrie (38) celebrates after New Orleans Saints kicker Will Lutz (3) misses a 61 yard field goal attempt as time expires during the fourth quarter of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Raiders defeated the Saints 35-34. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Oakland Raiders strong safety T.J. Carrie (38) celebrates after New Orleans Saints kicker Will Lutz (3) misses a 61 yard field goal attempt as time expires during the fourth quarter of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Raiders defeated the Saints 35-34. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

15. Oakland Raiders (20)

With all of the one-point games from opening weekend, there’s no question the last-minute win by the Oakland Raiders over the Saints was the best one.

Jack Del Rio has serious guts for deciding to go for the two-point conversion when considering it could have easily gone the other way. Of course, it doesn’t even matter since Oakland managed to pull it off and escape New Orleans with a win in dramatic fashion.

Whether it was his lack of confidence in the defense or simply the fact that he just wanted to win, it was good to see the Raiders start off the year on a positive note now that there’s finally some excitement surrounding this team. Derek Carr and the offense showed how much potential this team has when looking at all of the weapons.

Now, the only concern is whether Oakland can play at this level on a consistent basis.

Next: 14. Washington Redskins

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