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NFL Power Rankings, Week 1: Carson Wentz lights up the world

By George Stockburger

Sep 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) throws his first touchdown pass of his career against the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) throws his first touchdown pass of his career against the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 1, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Case Keenum (17), running back Todd Gurley (30), quarterback Sean Mannion (14) and quarterbacks coach Chris Weinke react on the sidelines against the Minnesota Vikings during a NFL game at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Case Keenum (17), running back Todd Gurley (30), quarterback Sean Mannion (14) and quarterbacks coach Chris Weinke react on the sidelines against the Minnesota Vikings during a NFL game at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

23. Los Angeles Rams

As we saw on Hard Knocks, the Los Angeles Rams have been through a lot of change over the offseason. Between moving the franchise across the country from St. Louis to Los Angeles, the team acquired the first overall pick and drafted Cal quarterback Jared Goff.

Case Keenum enters the season as the number one quarterback, as Goff is still getting a hold of the pro-style offense. In college Goff never lined up under center and rarely had to do things such as call a play in the huddle or call an audible.

Regardless, the Rams will groom him behind Keenum and Sean Mannion this season, and hopefully allow him to get some snaps later in the season.

Meanwhile, running back Todd Gurley will handle the majority of the offense as he comes off his rookie of the year campaign. Despite tearing his ACL during his final season at Georgia, Gurley earned Pro Bowl honors with 10 rushing touchdowns and over 1,100 yards on the ground.

Avoiding the sophomore slump should be no problem for the Rams superstar.

Defensively, the Rams are still figuring out some of their pieces. One piece they won’t worry about is two-time Pro Bowler Aaron Donald. The Rams defensive lineman managed 11 sacks last season, and has 20 in his young career.

The rest of the Rams defensive line is also solid, boasting William Hayes, Robert Quinn, and Michael Brockers. Linebacker Alec Ogeltree makes the Rams front even more menacing at times.

Bigger questions lie in the secondary, where the Rams lost pieces to free agency over the offseason.

Lamarcus Joyner showed on Hard Knocks his heart may not fully be behind football, and even sat out of practices because he was not getting first team snaps.

If not for the big move to Los Angeles, head coach Jeff Fisher might not be employed by the Rams. He remains on the hot seat thanks to his teams history of mediocrity.

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