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NFL Midseason Power Rankings: NFC West

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The NFC West has proven to be one of the most unpredictable divisions in the entire NFL. The defending Super Bowl champions are struggling, and the Arizona Cardinals sit in first place. The St. Louis Rams' season is almost a lost cause, and the San Francisco 49ers have yet to come together as a team. However, the division is still up for grabs.

4. St. Louis Rams

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4. St. Louis Rams

St. Louis Rams defense
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The St. Louis Rams are the recipients of what seems like the worst luck in the NFL. They lost their starting quarterback before they even had a chance to get their season started, and it has cost them dearly. Not only that, but their defense is struggling to compete with the defense of the other NFC West teams.

3. San Francisco 49ers

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3. San Francisco 49ers

Colin Kaepernick 49ers quarterback
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The San Francisco 49ers should really be a lot better than they are. With a great defense, a good offense and a charismatic head coach, there really is no real reason for their struggles. The only thing beating the 49ers right now is themselves, but they can still turn things around.

2. Seattle Seahawks

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2. Seattle Seahawks

Richard Sherman cornerback of the Seahawks
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The defending NFL champion Seattle Seahawks have had their fair share of tough games this season. That is why it should be easy for them to regroup and deliver Seahawks fans some excitement down the road. The Seahawks' defense has struggled, but the 12th Man can help them turn things around.

1. Arizona Cardinals

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1. Arizona Cardinals

John Brown amazing catch
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The Arizona Cardinals have exceeded everyone's expectations, likely their own fans' as well. It has been a very crazy year for the NFC West. Tough defenses run the division, and the Cardinals' defense has been great. The Cardinals could be the most surprising team in the NFL.

Travis Newville is a Detroit Lions writer at www.RantSports.com. You can follow him on Twitter @travisto989, or Like him on Facebook here. Add him to your Google network.

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