Rams Climb to No. 1 in NFL Power Rankings as NFC West Lands 3 Top Spots
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Updated · USA TODAY · Jun 19
Rams Climb to No. 1 in NFL Power Rankings as NFC West Lands 3 Top Spots
3 articles · Updated · USA TODAY · Jun 19
Summary
Los Angeles moved up from No. 2 to No. 1 in the latest NFL power rankings after an offseason reshaped by June trades, injury updates and legal issues across the league.
Myles Garrett's arrival, added cornerback help in Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson, and MVP quarterback Matthew Stafford's return for at least one more year drove the Rams' rise.
Seattle slipped from No. 1 to No. 2 despite entering as defending champion, with roster losses and a new offensive play-caller narrowing the gap with the upgraded Rams.
San Francisco ranked No. 3, giving the NFC West all 3 top spots after becoming the first division in league history to produce three 12-win teams in 2025.
The reshuffle comes as minicamps end and teams head toward training camp with several contenders still facing key health, roster and off-field questions.