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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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Aug 26, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) and Washington Redskins huddle against the Buffalo Bills during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 26, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) and Washington Redskins huddle against the Buffalo Bills during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

14. Washington Redskins (14) (Play Monday Night)

The NFC East was considered one of the biggest jokes in the NFL last year, and even though the Washington Redskins ended up winning the division, it appears they may be more challenged for the title this time around.

Not only are the Redskins looking to make a statement to prove last year wasn’t a fluke, but Kirk Cousins also wants to make a case for a long-term deal from the organization. Cousins didn’t hide his frustrations with the team during the offseason when a deal was never made, and the quarterback is eager to pickup where he left off last year by posting big numbers on offense.

Monday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers has the potential to turn into a shootout, and whether Washington can pull off the win may come down to Cousins. With a speedy duo at wide receiver in DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon along with having one of the league’s top pass-catching tight ends in Jordan Reed, expect Cousins to start 2016 off on a high note.

Next: 13. Dallas Cowboys

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