NFC West Power Rankings: Week 7
By Sean McMahon
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The NFC West is still the best division in the NFL. Enthusiasts get swept away by the moment, but like every sport, talent weighs out. The Dallas Cowboys are a much improved squad, but there’s no way they beat Seattle in January. Just saying.
On to the Power Rankings…
Seattle Seahawks. 1. team. 36. <p>This is not the same team that finished the Denver Broncos for dinner in last year’s Super Bowl.</p><p>They’re allowing pressure on <strong><a href=. (4-2). Previous:
42. <p>The San Francisco 49ers are the best team in the NFL — just not at this moment. It’s tough saying they’re better than Seattle, but very few account for what the 49ers have persevered through. 99.9% of NFL teams would crumble without <strong><a href=. (4-2). Previous: . San Francisco 49ers. 2. team
32. <p>I’ll wear this one. How are the Cardinals 4-1, yet third in these NFC West Power Rankings? Simply put, life will catch up to this team.</p><p>Sustaining defensive prowess without <strong><a href=. (4-1). Previous: . Arizona Cardinals. 3. team
St. Louis Rams. 4. team. 51. <p><strong><a href=. (1-4). Previous: