NFC West Week 7 power rankings: 49ers stay undefeated as Rams collapse
The San Francisco 49ers are building their impressive lead in the NFC West title race entering Week 7.
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The San Francisco 49ers are building their impressive lead in the NFC West title race entering Week 7.
In Week 6, the 49ers scrape a gritty 20‑17 win over Washington, highlighting several stand‑out performers and costly lapses. Rookie wideout Mike Evans, despite leaving with an injury, catches three of five targets for 94 yards, including a 54‑yard gain, proving vital on third down. Defensive playmaker Malik Mustapha delivers multiple game‑sealing hits, while pass‑rushers Romello Height and Keion White combine for pressure rates well above the league average, each recording sacks and key quarterback hits. Brock Purdy throws efficiently (72.4% completion, 10+‑yard gains on 11 attempts) and adds 24 scrimmage yards. Conversely, penalties give Washington four first downs, and late‑game coverage errors by Ashtyn Davis and Renardo Green contribute to the loss. The piece breaks down the 10 winners and seven losers from the contest.
The Los Angeles Rams’ playoff hopes plummet after a 2-4 start and a Monday‑night win by the 49ers, who now sit 6-0 and hold a 96% chance to clinch the NFC West. ESPN odds give the Rams only a 35% chance to make the postseason, with 34% of that tied to a wild‑card berth, and less than 1% chance to win their division. Despite these bleak numbers, the Rams still outrank seven NFC teams, including the Giants (16%). A win over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 7 is crucial to inch toward .500 and keep wild‑card hopes alive as the expanded format offers three non‑division slots. Their schedule eases after a tough start, but the race for the 5th‑7th seeds will be fierce.
The Raiders’ 2026 draft class made a noticeable impact in the 33-30 loss to the Bills, with several rookies seeing increased roles. Fourth‑round pick Mike Washington Jr. logged a season‑high 23 snaps, rushing for 43 yards on nine carries, including two 10‑plus‑yard runs, as the team looks to jump‑start its stagnant ground game. Meanwhile, No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza remains unused, while Trevor Stukes (2nd round) played all 68 defensive snaps, and Trey Zuhn (3rd) returned from a knee injury for limited offense and special‑team duties. The article previews the upcoming home matchup against the Rams, highlighting which rookies could see more action.
Low-scoring matchups dominated Week 6, as points were tough to come by. Turnovers were aplenty for teams in ClutchPoints’ Week 7 NFL Power Rankings, as sub-par quarterback play ran rampant through this week’s slate of NFL games. Check out ClutchPoints’ Week 7 NFL Power Rankings to see where your team lands. 1. San Francisco 49ers […] The post ClutchPoints’ NFL Power Rankings, Week 7: Rams embarrassed in home loss appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Proposed Rams-Jaguars trade for Brian Thomas Jr. to fix Los Angeles after the Davante Adams injury.
Davante Adams’ ruptured hamstring opens Rams targets before a Raiders defense that has allowed six tight end touchdowns, while San Francisco hasn’t allowed one.
The Los Angeles Rams are in danger of completely falling apart after Week 6. LA is 2-4 after losing to Arizona and the team looks completely lost despite having a loaded roster. Emotions are already starting to boil over in the locker room, even if there is not full blown revolt. Rams head coach Sean […] The post Rams’ Sean McVay tries to clean up Kyren Williams mess after his shot across bow appeared first on ClutchPoints .
A legendary rock band is performing at halftime of a Thanksgiving Eve game between the Los Angeles Rams and Green Bay Packers.
The Los Angeles Rams' "dream season" stalls at 2-4 after a rash of injuries and poor play. Myles Garrett hasn’t suited up since Week 1, Trent McDuffie missed Week 6, and key players such as Davante Adams, Aaron Donald, Jaylen Watson, Puka Nacua and newly injured captain Kobie Turner (groin, IR likely) are sidelined. A suspension of Alaric Jackson adds to the woes. The Rams fell 18-16 to the 1‑4 Arizona Cardinals, prompting criticism of head coach Sean McVay’s handling. Despite a tough upcoming slate against the Raiders, Chargers, Commanders and Cardinals, the team must quickly adapt or risk missing the playoffs.
Davante Adams is headed for an extended absence after Rams HC Davante Adams said on Monday that the receiver ruptured his hamstring late in Sunday’s 18-16 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. McVay put the recovery at six to 10 weeks. McVay identified the injury as a ruptured semitendinosus. Adams pulled up while running a route […] The post What Sean McVay said about adding a WR after Davante Adams injury appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .
The Rams played almost all of Sunday’s 18-16 loss to the Arizona Cardinals with their punter handling the kicks. Blake Grupe, signed last week to replace Harrison Mevis, made a 44-yard field goal in his Rams debut, then hurt his knee pushing Devin Duvernay out of bounds at the Arizona 47 after a 40-yard kickoff […] The post NFL insider reveals Rams’ plan to replace injured K Blake Grupe appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .
Caleb Williams’ return lifts Chicago into the top three, while the Rams tumble after a home loss to Arizona and the Eagles sink to No. 16.
The Buffalo Bills traveled to Las Vegas on Sunday fresh off a 37-34 Monday Night Football win over the Rams. Safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson has rarely stayed out of the headlines since joining the team, and this trip added another chapter to his season. A tense stretch before halftime shifted the focus from the scoreboard to […] The post Bills’ C.J. Gardner-Johnson Apologizes After Being Ejected vs. Raiders appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .
24 years after U2’s iconic Super Bowl Halftime Show, they will perform during the upcoming NFL Thanksgiving Eve game on Netflix between the Los Angeles Rams and the Green Bay Packers. U2 and Netflix announced that the band will perform at halftime during the Rams-Packers game on Wednesday, Nov. 25. The primetime game, which is presented […] The post U2 to perform special NFL halftime show during Netflix’s Thanksgiving Eve game appeared first on ClutchPoints .
When the Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Rams meet in a Thanksgiving Eve game on Nov. 25, fans will be treated to a halftime show involving one of the most iconic rock bands of all time.
Maryland alum Chad Ryland delivers a dramatic upset for the Arizona Cardinals, nailing a 43-yard game‑winning field goal as time expires to beat the Los Angeles Rams 18‑16 in Week 6. Ryland set a personal best with six field goals, improving to 14‑of‑16 (87.5%) this season. The win highlights the Cardinals’ underdog surge despite roster shake‑ups, including Marvin Harrison Jr.’s trade. The article also notes other Maryland alumni across the league, from Jalen Huskey (Jaguars) to Chig Okonkwo (Commanders). Arizona heads to Denver next Sunday.
The 49ers hold onto a perfect 6‑0 record after a gritty 23‑17 victory over the one‑win Washington Commanders in Week 6. Despite a second‑half slump and questionable officiating, key defensive plays—most notably Malik Mustapha’s game‑saving hit and Romello Height’s pressure work—helped San Francisco secure the win and keep NFC West rivals Seattle and L.A. at bay. Brock Purdy added to his passing record, while injuries remain a concern as the team eyes future MVP talk.
The NFC West shakes up as the San Francisco 49ers hold a perfect 6‑0 record, edging out a late Washington Commanders rally to win 23‑17 in Santa Clara. Seattle’s Seahawks fall to 3‑3 after a Thursday loss to Denver, while the Rams stumble to 2‑4 amid injuries. Key moments included a blown face‑mask penalty on Washington, a crucial 4th‑down stop by Malik Mustapha, and multiple penalties that stalled the Commanders’ comeback. Looking ahead, the 49ers travel to Atlanta, the Seahawks face Kansas City, the Cardinals host Denver, and the Rams visit Las Vegas.
The Indianapolis Colts fired GM Chris Ballard on Oct. 20, 2026, after an old report revealed the team could have traded for Matthew Stafford in 2021. Ballard reportedly refused to outbid the Rams’ massive offer—two first‑round picks, Jared Goff and more—settling instead for Carson Wentz. The article speculates how a bold trade for Stafford, paired with Jonathan Taylor and Michael Pittman, might have turned a 9‑8 season into a playoff run, while the Rams’ fortunes without Stafford remain uncertain. It also examines the Colts’ draft choices, including DE Kwity Paye, and the broader impact of QB trades on franchise trajectories.
Davante Adams will miss 6-10 weeks with a ruptured hamstring after getting hurt in the Rams' loss to Arizona, coach Sean McVay announced Monday.
The Los Angeles Rams have been one of the bigger disappointments in the first third of the NFL season. After lofty expectations, they have begun the year 2-4 and are struggling to find signs of positivity after being upset at home against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 6. They have been dealing with the injury […] The post Los Angeles Rams Superstar Out 6-10 Weeks After Week 6 Injury vs. Arizona Cardinals appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .
Injuries piled up in the Los Angeles Rams’ defensive tackle room, with two players getting hurt. Kobie Turner suffered a groin injury, which limited him to a season-low 23 (32%) defensive snaps. The Rams are expected to place Turner on injured reserve, and he will likely miss four to six weeks. Meanwhile, Poona Ford also […] The post Los Angeles Rams: Deliver Devastating News for $27 Million Star appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .
Cardinals defensive lineman L.J. Collier gave it his all but came up short on scoring a two-point fumble recovery. Should he have lateraled it?
Ryland's walk-off field goal was his career-high sixth made kick of the day. His previous career high was five made field goals in 2024 against the Minnesota Vikings.