2016 NFL Power Rankings Week 7: Los Angeles Rams Fall After Loss to Detroit Lions

3. Seattle Seahawks 4-1 (7)

The Seattle Seahawks were in desperate need of a bye week when considering all of the injuries they were dealing with on offense, especially when it comes to a banged-up Russell Wilson. As expected, Wilson managed to play through these injuries, and even though he failed to find the end zone against the Falcons, the quarterback continues to show why he’s one of the best in the league.

While Christine Michael handled the damage in the ground game after rushing for 64 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries, it was the connection of Wilson to Jimmy Graham in the passing game that was one of the biggest takeaways from this one. In his first season with the Seahawks, Graham received plenty of criticism for his inability to establish a connection with Wilson in the passing game.

With 18 catches over his last three games, it’s safe to say there’s no longer an issue between Wilson and Graham when it comes to finding that connection.

A few years ago, Graham was considered one of the league’s most dangerous pass-catching tight ends, and there’s nothing Seattle would love more than to see him return to that effective level. Assuming Graham continues this recent success with Wilson in the passing game, the Seahawks are going to continue being one of the most dangerous offenses in the NFC.