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It was a winning Week 2 for the NFC West!

All four teams came away with victories, making the NFC West the only division in the league to go 4-0 on the weekend. At this point, it's hard to determine who the division's clear frontrunner could be this year. While there are plenty of teams that each franchise could improve upon, overall, everyone has looked pretty solid to start the year. 

Here's a look at the NFC West's Week 2 power rankings.

1. Los Angeles Rams (2-0)

The Rams are off to an impressive start in 2025.

After a season-opening win over the Houston Texans, Los Angeles boot-scooted on down to Nashville and beat the Tennessee Titans 33-19. It wasn't a great first half for the visiting team, as the franchise entered the locker room trailing 13-10 before putting up 23 points in the final 30 minutes of the game.

Overall, the performance was well-rounded. Offensively, the team dominated with 7.9 average yards per play and 439 total yards -- compared to Tennessee's 252 total yards for an average of 3.9 yards per play. On the defensive side of things, the Rams notched five sacks and a forced fumble. Even though there were some hiccups, each unit played well collectively.

A team that responds so well to adversity and instantly dominates a game is arguably better than a team that starts off hot and nearly blows it. It shows strength, character and an ability to handle just about any situation. These teams are down, but never actually out... and that sure sounds like Los Angeles right about now.

We'll have the chance to see what the Rams are really made of in Week 3: they'll travel to Philadelphia to take on the reigning Super Bowl Champions. 

2. San Francisco 49ers (2-0)

Very few people thought the 49ers would perform just as well as they did in their 26-21 win over the New Orleans Saints.

Sure, the Saints aren't a great team by any means, but San Francisco was plagued with offensive injuries and still managed to control the game the entire time -- even though the Saints produced better statistics for the most part. Backup quarterback Mac Jones lit it up with 279 yards and three touchdowns on 26-of-39 passing. 

Defensively, it certainly wasn't San Francisco's best performance, but there were some bright spots. New Orleans managed to rush for 121 yards and gave up just three sacks to the visiting franchise's defense despite having one of the worst offensive lines in the entire NFL. However, the Niners allowed the home team to convert just four of its 11 third downs and saw 17 of its players record at least one solo tackle or assisted tackle.

It feels a bit hard to judge a San Francisco team that isn't at full strength but should be in just a few weeks from now. Regardless, the 49ers have done enough with what they've had to be ranked as highly as they are. 

3. Seattle Seahawks (1-1)

After a tough Week 1 loss to the 49ers, the Seahawks responded with a 31-17 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

This was another close game for the NFC West that resulted in a victory due to some late momentum. In this case, Seattle and Pittsburgh were tied at 14 heading into the fourth quarter before the Seahawks pulled away for good with a pair of touchdowns and a field goal. Of note, one of those touchdowns came as a result of a fielding error on a kick return, not because of some spectacular offensive performance. 

Signal-caller Sam Darnold was either impressive or disappointing -- with nothing in between -- throughout the game. His 295 yards and two touchdowns -- combined with running back Kenneth Walker III's 105 rushing yards and score -- made the offense look nearly unstoppable both on the ground and through the air. However, he threw two tough interceptions that put his team in a bind at times. 

As for the defense, it was a solid day against a Steelers squad that looked promising to start the year. Seattle allowed Pittsburgh to convert just 5-of-15 third downs, hauled in two interceptions and  gave up just 13 first downs. 

If all the different pieces that make up the Seahawks can click at the right time, then they could be looking at the playoffs. If they do not click, then it's going to be an uphill battle in every single matchup, regardless of opponent. 

4. Arizona Cardinals (2-0)

It's hard to tell if Arizona is good, or if the team has just benefitted from opening its season against two of the worst teams in the league.

Following a Week 1 win over the Saints, the Cardinals took on the Carolina Panthers and walked away with a 27-22 victory. Yet, the team was leading 27-3 midway through the third quarter and still nearly blew it by giving up a trio of touchdowns in garbage time. 

Kyler Murray performed well behind center, going 17-for-25 passing for 220 yards, one touchdown and one interception while also rushing for 32 yards. As for the rest of the team? Everyone seemed to underperform a bit outside of Trey McBride.

The Panthers managed to run 77 plays, recorded 26 first down and converted three of four attempted fourth downs. Did Arizona's defense just give up at the end? The team might can afford to do that against a team like the Panthers, but that won't work as the season continues.

Overall, the 2-0 start for the Cardinals seems boosted by semi-close games against very weak opponents. It doesn't seem all that impressive.