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The Los Angeles Rams dropped to No. 18 in Pete Prisco's Week 7 Power Rankings following an 18-16 defeat to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. The Rams entered the game as double-digit home favorites but fell on a last-second field goal to an opponent that had managed just one victory prior.
Los Angeles sits at 2-4 and last place in the NFC West. The team ranks 17th in scoring offense and 21st in scoring defense, while tying for 26th in sacks with eight. Injuries have mounted for coach Sean McVay's squad. Wide receiver Davante Adams is expected to miss 6-10 weeks with a hamstring injury. Defensive end Myles Garrett, an offseason addition, has played only the opener because of a knee issue.
The setback came after the Rams lost a shootout to the Buffalo Bills on Monday night at home in the previous week. Cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson also joined the team in the offseason.
Prisco, assessing the reigning MVP Stafford's team, wrote: "The lock to win the Super Bowl before the season is in last place." The Rams face the Raiders, Chargers, Washington, and Arizona over their next four contests.
Source: CBS Sports - Tue Oct 20, 3:06 AM ET
Written by the SportsMafia Wire desk in our own words from the original reporting (AI-assisted, checked against the source).