Talk about early standings is dominated by preseason forecasts. FanSided and AOL have each released win-loss projections for every team in the league. FanSided's projections list each team's record and a playoff picture. The New York Post says expert picks don't match reality.
In that game, the 49ers toppled the Rams in Australia before 100,021 fans. That was the league's first game in that country. This result is a blow to the Rams, who were the early frontrunners for the Super Bowl.