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NFL power rankings: Week 8 sees the Eagles sitting at No. 1

By Peter Panacy

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 23: Quarterback Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles throws a pass against the Washington Redskins during the first quarter of the game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 23, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 23: Quarterback Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles throws a pass against the Washington Redskins during the first quarter of the game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 23, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 22: Todd Gurley II (R) of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates his touchdown during the NFL match between the Arizona Cardinals and the Los Angeles Rams at Twickenham Stadium on October 22, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 22: Todd Gurley II (R) of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates his touchdown during the NFL match between the Arizona Cardinals and the Los Angeles Rams at Twickenham Stadium on October 22, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images) /

51. . 5-2. . Los Angeles Rams. 5. team

Speaking of routs, that’s all the Rams had to do in Week 7 across the pond, beating up on the Cardinals 33-0 in shutout fashion.

For all the issues the Rams had a year ago, one can easily say first-year head coach Sean McVay has made a world of difference. He now boasts the NFL’s top-scoring offense, and coordinator Wade Phillips’ defense ranks 10th in the same category.

Who would have guessed that at this point a year ago?

Quarterback Jared Goff didn’t exactly have his best game over in England. In fairness, though, he didn’t have to. When running back Todd Gurley is playing like he did his rookie year — he is, if you haven’t noticed — that’s all that matters.

But when a shutout is logged, all the credit has to go to the defensive side of the ball. L.A. allowed a mere 193 total yards to Arizona, forcing the Cardinals to go just 3-of-12 on third downs.

As things stand now, the NFC West is the Rams’ division to lose.