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Remember when the Los Angeles Rams were the clear favorites to win Super Bowl LXI. We don’t, either. Sure, the first five games of the 2026 schedule were challenging (including 49ers in Australia, at Broncos, home for the Bills). The 2-3 start was not really a big deal, and they were heavy favorites in Week 6 at home vs. the Cardinals. Now that Arizona pulled off the shocking upset, the Rams are 2-4 — and in last place in the NFC West. The Cardinals, who beat the Chargers in Week 1, have more wins at SoFi Stadium this season than the Rams and Chargers combined.
Meanwhile, remember when the Cleveland Browns were expected to be one of the worst teams in the league? We don’t, either. And after Sunday’s walk-off win over the Baltimore Ravens, the Browns are now 4-2 and in first place in the AFC North — tied with the Ravens and Steelers, but with wins over both of those teams.
So…
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