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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; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) during the third quarter at NRG Stadium. The Texans won 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) during the third quarter at NRG Stadium. The Texans won 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

25. Tennessee Titans 1-3 (24)

All three losses by the Tennessee Titans this year have come by single digits as the trend continued on Sunday after falling to the Houston Texans. However, the Titans played better than most people would have expected when considering the difference of talent level and experience compared to the Texans, but that doesn’t take away from how frustrating this loss was.

With a win over Houston, Tennessee would have been sitting on top of the AFC South, which nobody would have predicted at the beginning of the season. The Titans made all of the right moves in the offseason when it comes to upgrading their offense, but this team still needs to figure out a way to close out games if they’re going to have any chance in the division.

If that’s going to happen, it’s up to Marcus Mariota to lead the way on offense as the quarterback failed to throw a single touchdown pass for the second-straight week. The Titans have high expectations when it comes to Mariota succeeding, and rightfully so when considering how quickly he made the adjustment to playing at the NFL level.

When looking at these close games the Titans are failing to close out, it’s time for Mariota to step it up for the offense.

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