Rams drop in power rankings after loss to 49ers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 7:12 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026

The Los Angeles Rams have fallen in power rankings following a surprising Week 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Most analysts reduced the Rams' ranking significantly, with one source dropping them from first to fifth. While some see it as an overreaction, concerns over team preparedness persist, especially with the upcoming matchup against the New York Giants. This game may determine further ranking adjustments, with speculations that another loss could drop the Rams into the high teens.
- •Rams lost to the 49ers in Week 1.
- •Analysts have varied opinions on Rams' drop in rankings.
- •Most rankings place Rams around fifth this week.
- •Rams face New York Giants in their next game.
- •Myles Garrett is out for at least four games due to injury.
- 7:12 PMYahoo Sports — Rams drop in most Week 2 power rankings
"The Rams surprising loss to the 49ers has drastically changed the power rankings.
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