The Los Angeles Rams have dropped in the NFL power rankings heading into their Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season. Averaging a ranking of 5.2 across six prominent sports media outlets, the Rams slipped from predominantly first or second place rankings in Week 1.
The lowest ranking for the Rams was seventh by NFL.com, while ESPN.com and Yahoo! Sports gave them the highest marks at fourth. This change reflects recalibration by analysts after the Rams’ season-opening loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Australia.
Los Angeles prepares to face the New York Giants at home on Monday Night Football for their 2026 home opener. The Giants enter with a lower average ranking of 16.8, ranging from 14 to 21 across the same outlets, positioning the Rams as the favorites despite their recent setback.
CSB Take
The Los Angeles Rams’ drop in power rankings following their Week 1 defeat shows that while expectations remain high, analysts are adjusting their outlook realistically. Hosting a lower-ranked New York Giants team offers an essential chance for the Rams to reassert themselves as a top contender in the National Football League. Their performance on Monday night will be critical in setting momentum for the remainder of the season.
Source: Original report
