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NFL Power Rankings Week 10: What Experts Say About Rams

Published Jun. 30, 2017 6:28 p.m. ET

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NFL Power Rankings Week 10 – Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

With the Los Angeles Rams coming off a Week 9 loss to the Carolina Panthers, it’s time to see what the experts think in their NFL Power Rankings Week 10 versions.

National Football League experts will undoubtedly be down on the Los Angeles Rams in their respective NFL Power Rankings Week 10 editions, and it’s understandable why.

Another tough loss for head coach Jeff Fisher and the Rams has the organization sitting at 3-5 and in straight turmoil. Fans want No. 1 overall pick Jared Goff to replace the struggling Case Keenum and Fisher to be fired immediately.

Neither of those things are going to happen at the moment and that fact makes it hard for anyone to believe that things are going to turn around in Los Angeles. With that being said, the Rams aren’t going to do well in the power rankings this week, which is exactly what we found when rounding up what the experts are saying and where they are ranking the Rams.

Granted, the Rams were playing a little over their heads at the start of the 2016 season, but now things are approaching rock bottom. What started as a promising season is quickly turning into the usual disappointment that Fisher’s tenure is known for.

Before we get into the experts roundup, let’s take a look at FanSided’s 2016 NFL Power Rankings Week 10 edition.

NFL Power Rankings Week 10: NFL Spin Zone

Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports

32. Cleveland Browns

31. San Francisco 49ers

30. Jacksonville Jaguars

29. Chicago Bears

28. Los Angeles Rams

27. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

26. New York Jets

25. Tennessee Titans

24. Baltimore Ravens

23. Carolina Panthers

22. Indianapolis Colts

21. Buffalo Bills

20. Arizona Cardinals

19. Philadelphia Eagles

18. Miami Dolphins

17. Cincinnati Bengals

16. Washington Redskins

15. Green Bay Packers

14. San Diego Chargers

13. Pittsburgh Steelers

12. New Orleans Saints

11. Detroit Lions

10. Houston Texans

9. New York Giants

8. Minnesota Vikings

7. Denver Broncos

6. Seattle Seahawks

5. Atlanta Falcons

4. Oakland Raiders

3. Kansas City Chiefs

2. Dallas Cowboys

1. New England Patriots

Nov 6, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Case Keenum (17) throws the ball for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the game against the Carolina Panthers at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Bleacher Report: Chris Simms

NFL Power Rankings Week 10 Rank: 27

On the bright side here, Simms does have the Rams ahead of teams like the New York Jets and Tampa Bay Buccaneers; although neither of those teams are anything to write home about.

Here’s what Simms says about the Rams:

Simms, a former NFL quarterback, pretty much nails it here. He doesn’t single out Keenum and rightfully so, this team’s issues are bigger than just the guy behind center.

While it’s nice to see Simms point out Aaron Donald’s sensational season, it’s doubtful Goff can do anything to waste it less given the overall status of the offense.

Oct 9, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams head coach Jeff Fisher wears pink sunglasses to recognize breast cancer awareness month during a NFL game against the Buffalo Bills at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Fansided: Dan Parzych

NFL Power Rankings Week 10 Rank: 29

We couldn’t do a roundup without including our own expert’s opinion. The Week 10 version of FanSided’s power rankings by Dan Parzych listed the Rams at No. 29, down five spots from last week.

Here’s the lowdown:

Great analysis here on the Rams’ offense as a whole. Keenum isn’t playing well by any stretch, but he isn’t helped by mediocre receivers and a bad offensive line. To make matters worse, Todd Gurley has been nearly non-existent this season.

To say this offense is a mess would be an understatement and there is nothing Goff can do to fix it.

Oct 20, 2016; Bagshot, United Kingdom; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) throws a pass at practice at the Pennyhill Park Hotel & Spa in preparation for the NFL International Series game against the New York Giants. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

NFL.com: Elliot Harrison

NFL Power Rankings Week 10 Rank: 26

NFL.com’s Elliot Harrison shares the same sentiment as Rams fans: this team’s offense is a mess. He even goes as far to say that Sean Mannion should get a shot

Here’s what he had to say:

You’ve got to love the line about a left-handed Keenum playing. At this point, I think Rams fans might sign up for that.

Oct 2, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Case Keenum (17) looks on as Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) warms up prior to the game against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Post: Mark Maske

NFL Power Rankings Week 10 Rank: 28

Maske has a very valid question about the Goff situation in his write-up of the Rams:

That thought echoes what I wrote yesterday about Goff not playing being a way for Fisher to keep his job for longer. The only thing that can save Fisher at this point is if Goff plays and plays well. We’re all still waiting for that to happen.

Nov 6, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Case Keenum (17) looks to pass against the Carolina Panthers during a NFL football game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

ESPN: Average of Multiple Experts

NFL Power Rankings Week 10 Rank: 27

The Rams fell three spots from No. 24 in ESPN’s Week 10 Power Rankings. The worldwide leader in sports points out two stats about the Rams’ quarterbacks:

That QBR Keenum is sporting is sure to make Rams fans sick. As for Goff, it goes to show that it is rare for a No. 1 overall pick to sit out in his first season. Let’s hope he ends up better than JaMarcus Russell, though.

Oct 16, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Los Angeles Rams head coach Jeff Fisher during the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Detroit won 31-28. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

CBS Sports: Pete Prisco

NFL Power Rankings Week 10 Rank: 27

Prisco, who dropped the Rams two spots from last week, feels there is no sense in keeping Goff out of the starting job and the Rams should just make the switch now:

If only it were that easy. Goff might be the better option, however the team around him simply isn’t good enough. It’s too risky to put him in there with the roster as is, which could end up hurting his development if things go poorly.

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