Rams skyrocket in NFL power rankings after Matthew Stafford silences his doubters

What a difference a week makes. After all the hemming and hawing about the uncertainty surrounding the Los Angeles Rams and the durability of key players, the team shattered all concerns with stellar performances from Matthew Stafford and left tackle Alaric Jackson. In the end, both veterans played very well in Sunday's win over the Texans.

It was not the type of victory that fans in attendance at So-Fi Stadium may have wanted, but it was certainly a game that this team needed. There were plenty of reasons to cheer, but there were also multiple mental mistakes that will create coachable moments this week. Ultimately, it's not where this team starts the season, but how this team finishes it. The ability to find success translates into improving each day and every week.

NFL Spin Zone writer Lou Scataglia had a lot to say about the NFL in his Week 2 power rankings. And in his article, he noted that the fears for a struggling Stafford were overblown. That was enough to propel the team to a cozy No. 7 spot after the first week of action.

Rams deserve to skyrocket up NFL power rankings after vintage Matt Stafford performance

To round out the NFC West Division, he ranks the San Francisco 49ers 11th, the Arizona Cardinals 14th, and the Seattle Seahawks, falling to 25th after a home loss to the visiting 49ers.

The victory against a formidable Houston Texans team may have been how oddsmakers expected the game to play out, but the Texans are one of the toughest teams on the Rams schedule this season.

Could the Rams string together wins to open the 2025 NFL season? If the team can defeat the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 4, it's possible. Next up on the schedule is a road game against the Tennessee Titans and rookie quarterback Cam Ward. Hopefully, the team does not let up, as the Titans are desperate for a win to get on track.

Yes, this is just one win, but that already equals the total number of wins after six weeks of competition in 2024. It's a great start to the season for the Rams, and there may be much more success where that came from.

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