# Rams' Super Team Experiment Collapses

> Los Angeles Rams drop from Super Bowl favorites to 14th in NFL power rankings after 2-4 record.
- Title: Rams' Super Team Experiment Collapses · Los Angeles Rams On SI
- Summary: Los Angeles Rams drop from Super Bowl favorites to 14th in NFL power rankings after 2-4 record. The Los Angeles Rams, once Super Bowl favorites, now rank…
- Keywords: los angeles rams, sean mcvay, nfl, power rankings, davante adams, poona ford, kobie turner, special teams, kicker, cardinals, raiders, week 7
- Source: Los Angeles Rams On SI — https://si.com/nfl/rams/onsi/rams-week-6-consensus-nfl-power-rankings
- Published: 2026-10-20T17:38:56+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: los angeles rams, sean mcvay, nfl, power rankings, davante adams, poona ford, kobie turner, special teams, kicker, cardinals, raiders, week 7
## Rams' Super Team Experiment
The Los Angeles Rams entered the 2026 season as Super Bowl favorites but now sit at 2-4 after losing to the Cardinals.
## Injuries and Identity Crisis
Wide receiver Davante Adams will be out for two months and the Rams lost Poona Ford and Kobie Turner, lacking depth.
## Special Teams Struggles
The Rams are now onto their third kicker and still can't figure out special teams.
## ESPN Power Rankings
ESPN ranked the Rams 14th, dropping six spots from No. 8, with Sarah Barshop noting their lack of identity.
## Coach McVay's Uncertainty
Coach Sean McVay admitted he's 'not really sure' why the Rams can't get out of their own way.

> Coach Sean McVay tried to describe why the Rams are beating themselves with penalties, turnovers and "so many unforced errors" at critical times on offense, but ultimately he said he's "not really sure" why the Rams can't get out of their own way.
## Sports Illustrated Rankings
Sports Illustrated ranked the Rams 16th, dropping 10 spots from last week, with Connor Orr calling them a series of 'what ifs'.

> I don't know what is happening with the Rams, but I know that we'll all wish these takes vanished when the team beats the Raiders, Chargers, Commanders and Cardinals in successive weeks.
## The Athletic Rankings
The Athletic ranked the Rams 19th, down from 10th last week, with media losing faith in their turnaround.
## NFL Media Rankings
NFL Media ranked the Rams 24th, the only outlet outside the top 20, after losing to the Cardinals.

> The offseason darling and preseason Super Bowl favorite is now 2-4. The Rams will be without Davante Adams for more than a month (if not longer), Myles Garrett still isn't back and they're down two defensive tackles after Sunday's loss to Arizona.
## Pro Football Talk
Pro Football Talk ranked the Rams 17th, criticizing their draft choices for wide receivers.

> The 13th overall pick should've been used on a receiver.
## Fox Sports Rankings
Fox Sports ranked the Rams 16th, noting their defense ranks last in scoring defense and offense struggles.

> A team ranked No. 29 in defensive EPA per play and last in scoring defense held a Sean McVay offense to 16 points.
## CBS Sports Rankings
CBS Sports ranked the Rams 18th, with potential for a 5-5 record by their bye week.
## Week 7 Opponent
The Rams face the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 7, who have lost three in a row but played close games.
## Grisak's Top 10
Grisak dropped the Rams from his top 10 after their loss to the Cardinals, with the Chiefs and 49ers as the top teams.
## Rams' Next Challenge
The Rams need to be sharp to beat the Raiders and avoid further collapse.
## Key takeaway

The Los Angeles Rams, once Super Bowl favorites, now rank 14th in NFL power rankings after a 2-4 record and injuries.