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NFL power rankings: Close isn’t enough for 49ers entering Week 5

By Peter Panacy

CARSON, CA - SEPTEMBER 30: D.J. Reed #32 of the San Francisco 49ers fumbles the ball during a kick return as he is tackled by Michael Davis #43 of the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter of the game at StubHub Center on September 30, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
CARSON, CA - SEPTEMBER 30: D.J. Reed #32 of the San Francisco 49ers fumbles the ball during a kick return as he is tackled by Michael Davis #43 of the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter of the game at StubHub Center on September 30, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 27: Quarterback Jared Goff #16 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Cooper Kupp #18 to take a 21-17 lead in the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 27, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 27: Quarterback Jared Goff #16 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Cooper Kupp #18 to take a 21-17 lead in the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 27, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

1. team. 51. . W, 38-31 vs. Vikings. Previous: . Los Angeles Rams

Gosh, is there anyone who can stop the Rams offense right now?

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Los Angeles stays put atop our NFL power rankings entering Week 5 after holding off the visiting Vikings in what turned into an epic offensive showdown in L.A.’s Memorial Coliseum on Thursday Night Football.

Like, seriously. How does a defense stop the Rams right now?

Running back Todd Gurley was “kind of” limited on the ground. So head coach Sean McVay used him as an effective receiving weapon. That worked. So did quarterback Jared Goff, who tossed for an astounding five touchdowns on the game, targeting wide receivers Cooper Kupp, Brandin Cooks and Robert Woods.

All three wideouts had 100-plus yards receiving on the game. Again, sheesh!

L.A.’s defense gave up some yards and points, sure. But when the offense is essentially running circles around the competition, it doesn’t matter much at all.

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And the way things are going, it doesn’t look like the Rams are going to slow down anytime soon.