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NFL Power Rankings: Broncos stock falling badly into crucial Week 6

By Lou Scataglia

Denver Broncos cornerback Kyle Fuller. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 10: Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 10: Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

. . Los Angeles Chargers. 5. team. 13.

5. Los Angeles Chargers

In year 1 of the Brandon Staley era, the Los Angeles Chargers just might be the best team in the AFC.  They already have wins against the Chiefs, Raiders, and Browns, and get to play the Ravens next.

Justin Herbert is a true MVP candidate, commanding an offense that is scoring 28.4 points per game.  He hasn’t thrown an interception in 3 games, and the Chargers seem to have put their patented “collapse in the fourth quarter” nonsense behind them.

Their defense hasn’t been quite as good as I think most of us thought they would be, but with Brandon Staley running the show, they’re sure to figure it out.  Their defense is surrendering 23 points per game, which is quite a bit.

The Chargers look to be the favorite in the AFC West, which is weird to say, but they have some very winnable games remaining on their schedule, so expect them to keep winning.

SEATTLE, WA – OCTOBER 07: Running back Sony Michel #25 of the Los Angeles Rams runs off the field after scoring a touchdown in the second half against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on October 7, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Lindsey Wasson/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA – OCTOBER 07: Running back Sony Michel #25 of the Los Angeles Rams runs off the field after scoring a touchdown in the second half against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on October 7, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Lindsey Wasson/Getty Images) /

. . . Los Angeles Rams. 4. team. 51

4. Los Angeles Rams

I love the Rams.  I love Sean McVay, and I freakin’ love Matthew Stafford.  They have it all going for them right now.  Stafford looks like a true MVP candidate, and I think people are finally starting to realize how good they are.

Their defense has taken a step back, but their offense has really exploded.  Cooper Kupp looks like the best receiver in football, and the Rams sit just a game behind the Cardinals in the division, so they’re in a good spot.

I do worry about their depth, but they’ve been on the luckier side when it comes to injuries the past few years.

I hope the Rams’ success shows people how bad Jared Goff was, and how underrated Matthew Stafford was.

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