NFL Divisional Round playoff power rankings: Going all-in on the Rams
So… I was wrong. Last week, I said the Los Angeles Rams didn’t stand a chance against the Seattle Seahawks if Jared Goff didn’t play. I’m not taking the W just because Goff showed up after John Woolford suffered an injury. An injured Goff and a healthy Woolford were basically the same quarterback. And they beat the Seahawks anyway. I’ll take the L.
In response to underestimating the Rams, I’m going to do something totally reasonable. I’m going to overcompensate: I’m predicting the Rams are going to win the NFC Championship. The Packers are vulnerable, even with Aaron Rodgers playing out of his mind. The Saints have a vulnerable offense with an old-looking Drew Brees, even with a stellar defense. I recognize there could be some problems — Cooper Kupp (knee), Aaron Donald (ribs) and Goff (thumb) are all dealing with injuries. But L.A. looks really good. I’m all in. This is going to be fine. I’m fine. Yes, I said FINE.
We’ve got all that and more in the power rankings this week.