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NFL power rankings: 49ers stay hot, Rams plummet in Week 7

By Peter Panacy

Nick Bosa #97 of the San Francisco 49ers and Jared Goff #16 of the Los Angeles Rams (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
Nick Bosa #97 of the San Francisco 49ers and Jared Goff #16 of the Los Angeles Rams (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) /
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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – OCTOBER 10: Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots celebrates after catching a 36 yard pass against the New York Giants during the fourth quarter in the game at Gillette Stadium on October 10, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – OCTOBER 10: Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots celebrates after catching a 36 yard pass against the New York Giants during the fourth quarter in the game at Gillette Stadium on October 10, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /

47. . 6-0. Previous: . New England Patriots. 1. team

W, 35-14 vs. Giants

It took a while for the Patriots to figure things out against an invigorated Giants defense on Thursday Night Football.

Thanks to a 14-point fourth quarter, along with three interceptions by New England’s defense, the Patriots were able to keep their unbeaten streak going into Week 7.

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And they stay at No. 1 in our NFL power rankings as a result.

Tom Brady wasn’t electrifying, failing to find the end zone and tossing an interception during the winning effort. But he didn’t have to be on point, as running back Sony Michel and wide receiver Julian Edelman did a lot of the dirty work, offensively, while the defense and special teams managed three touchdowns of their own.

It’s typical Patriots football: If one or more elements are struggling, other units pick up the slack. That’s the way of head coach Bill Belichick.

New England will have an excellent chance to keep its unbeaten streak alive in Week 7, too, visiting the one-win Jets.

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Barring a complete upset, the Pats likely stay at No. 1 in our NFL power rankings a week from now.