Rams remain outside top-10 in power rankings after defeating Raiders
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 2:11 PM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams secured a victory over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 7, but NFL experts still rank them outside the top-10 heading into Week 8. Despite a 28-6 lead during the game, the Rams allowed the Raiders to close the gap, raising questions about their consistency. They have been ranked as high as No. 12 and as low as No. 16 by various outlets. The Rams face the Los Angeles Chargers in their next game, which could provide another opportunity to improve their standing.
- •Rams beat Raiders, led 28-6 before allowing a late comeback.
- •Experts rank Rams between 12th and 16th in power rankings.
- •Next game is against the Chargers in Week 8.
- •Kyren Williams and Blake Corum led the Rams' rushing attack.
- •Injury concerns linger, particularly with Davante Adams' absence.
- 2:11 PMYahoo Sports — Week 8 power rankings: Rams still outside top-10 after win
"The Rams will need to do more than beat a bad team to move up higher in power rankings.
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