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2016 NFL Power Rankings Week 5: Los Angeles Rams Make Statement With 3-1 Record

By Dan Parzych

Oct 2, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brian Quick (83) celebrates after scoring a d as Arizona Cardinals defensive back Marcus Cooper (41) looks on in the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brian Quick (83) celebrates after scoring a d as Arizona Cardinals defensive back Marcus Cooper (41) looks on in the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 2, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Andre Roberts (12) is congratulated by defensive tackle Anthony Zettel (69) for his 85 yard punt return for a touchdown during the second half against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Chicago won 17-14. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Andre Roberts (12) is congratulated by defensive tackle Anthony Zettel (69) for his 85 yard punt return for a touchdown during the second half against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Chicago won 17-14. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /

30. Detroit Lions 1-3 (27)

Just when it seemed like the Detroit Lions couldn’t hit a new low, they go out and lose to a previously winless team in the Chicago Bears while playing on the road.

Since opening weekend, everything has gone downhill for the Lions as Sunday marked their third-straight loss to the season. For a team that looked like they were ready to make a run following a win against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 1, the offense has struggled since then as the Lions have scored 15 points or less in two of their last three games.

What’s even more frustrating is Detroit failed to find the end zone even once against Chicago in Week 4 as their lone touchdown came on an 85-yard punt return by Andre Roberts in the fourth quarter.

Obviously, it’s never easy to adjust to playing on offense without Calvin Johnson, but nobody expected the Lions to be this bad. Sure, the team can play the injury card when defending the reason behind their struggles, but losing a favorable game like this to the Bears has to hurt.

And if they struggled to put up points against a defense like Chicago, just imagine what kind of trouble they could run into in Week 5 against the red-hot Philadelphia Eagles.

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