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Power rankings and record predictions

By Matt Verderame

Oct 26, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) against the Baltimore Ravens at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 26, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) against the Baltimore Ravens at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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ST. LOUIS, MO – DECEMBER 6: Todd Gurley
ST. LOUIS, MO – DECEMBER 6: Todd Gurley /

21. Los Angeles Rams

Same story, different city. The Rams have a great running back in Todd Gurley but nothing else on the offense. Gurley could be the next Adrian Peterson, showcasing an incredible amount of strength and speed. Unfortunately for the second-year man out of the University of Georgia, he is going to be facing stacked boxes all season.

Rookie Jared Goff has a ton of potential, but he will be brought along slowly. With Goff on training wheels and an offense that has Kenny Britt as its top receiver, somebody needs to step up if the Rams want to challenge for a postseason berth — something the team hasn’t done since 2004.

Los Angeles also has to replace some quality players on defense after general manager Les Snead decided to let some walk in free agency. Corner Janoris Jenkins and safety Rodney McLeod exited the secondary while James Laurinaitis and Nick Fairley were allowed to leave the front seven. Snead didn’t bring in obvious replacements, creating uncertainty.

For years, the Rams have been long on potential but short on results. If that is the case in 2016, head coach Jeff Fisher and Snead should be looking for new employment.

Record prediction: 7-9

Next: No. 20 Chicago Bears