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NFL Week 6 Lessons: Rams Not Super Bowl Favorites
Rams' 2-4 record and 18-16 loss to Cardinals prove they're not Super Bowl contenders.
In brief
Rams' 2-4 record and 18-16 loss to Cardinals prove they're not Super Bowl contenders. Rams will never become Super Bowl favorites despite preseason hype after losing to Cardinals. Originally reported by SI.
Rams' Super Bowl Hype
Rams were heavy preseason Super Bowl favorites but now face reality.
“What’s the opposite word for super? There’s nothing super about the star-studded Rams.”
Rams' 2-4 Record
Rams sit at 2-4 with a hole in NFC West after 5-0 49ers lead.
Cardinals Game
Rams lost 18-16 to Cardinals after 18-16 loss in ugly game.
Special Teams Issues
Punter Ethan Evans made crucial extra point kick that should have won game.
Offensive Struggles
Stafford generated only two touchdowns and 286 yards against Cardinals.
Chargers' 0-6 Start
Chargers sit at 0-6 with Justin Herbert struggling under Harbaugh.
Harbaugh's Coaching
Harbaugh's partnership with Herbert has regressed under two-plus seasons.
McCarthy's Performance
McCarthy threw for 243 yards in Giants' loss to Saints.
Texans' Harrison
Harrison made impact in Texans debut with three first downs.
Rams' Future
Rams will never become superteam after Myles Garrett trade.
The essence
Rams will never become Super Bowl favorites despite preseason hype after losing to Cardinals.
