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2017 NFL Power Rankings: Los Angeles Rams Enter Offseason Near Bottom

By Dan Parzych

January 1, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) with the offense against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
January 1, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) with the offense against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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12. Detroit Lions

Isn’t it difficult to believe the Detroit Lions were in position towards the end of the regular season to potentially earn a first-round bye in the playoffs with the chance for the No. 2 seed? The Lions may still have earned a spot in the postseason, but watching them lose their final four games, including playoffs, was painful to witness.

Throughout the season, Detroit established a reputation for being a team that should never be ruled out after seeing all of their epic comebacks in the fourth quarter. None of these comebacks would have been possible without Matthew Stafford, and even though he claimed it wasn’t an issue, it was clear over the final games that his finger injury was bothering his playing ability.

Who knows what would have happened with the Lions if Stafford was fully healthy, but at least they overcame expectations during their first year without Calvin Johnson after the wideout shocked the NFL with his retirement. Stafford has always been considered one of the most underrated quarterbacks in the league, and here’s to hoping he can lead Detroit on another playoff run when next season rolls around to make it interesting in the NFC North with the Green Bay Packers.

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