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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
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Sep 11, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) picks up a Tennessee Titans fumble and runs for a touchdown during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Minnesota won 25-16. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) picks up a Tennessee Titans fumble and runs for a touchdown during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Minnesota won 25-16. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports

12. Minnesota Vikings (13)

With the way things were going in the first half against the Titans, all signs pointed to the Minnesota Vikings losing in Week 1 before the defense picked up the slack in the second half.

First off, the Vikings made the right move by giving Shaun Hill the start at quarterback since Sam Bradford is still learning the playbook. After rallying against Tennessee for the win, it’s safe to say Minnesota feels much better about their quarterback decision.

It was a bold move to give up a first-round pick to acquire Bradford from the Philadelphia Eagles, but it was a move that needed to be made in order to remain contenders in the NFC. The Vikings already knew they have one of the league’s top defenses, and the two turnovers returned for touchdowns against the Titans is the perfect example of why they rank near the top of the league.

Next: 11. Philadelphia Eagles

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