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Rams drop in most Week 2 power rankings

Following an opening-week defeat against the San Francisco 49ers played in Melbourne, Australia, the Los Angeles Rams have tumbled from their top spot in multiple Week 2 power rankings. Despite entering the 2026 campaign riding high expectations as championship favorites, the franchise delivered a lackluster defensive performance on Thursday Night Football that quickly dampened enthusiasm around the league.

Compounding their on-field woes, standout defender Myles Garrett has been placed on injured reserve after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery, which will sideline him for at least four games. Head coach Sean McVay conceded that the club lacks a definitive timetable for Garrett's eventual comeback, leaving their front seven to navigate the upcoming schedule without him.