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Power ranking the NFL offenses for 2019

By Russell S. Baxter

KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 12: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs givs tight end Travis Kelce #87 a fist pump after a play against the Indianapolis Colts, during the first half of the AFC Divisional Round playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 12, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 12: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs givs tight end Travis Kelce #87 a fist pump after a play against the Indianapolis Colts, during the first half of the AFC Divisional Round playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 12, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images) /
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ARLINGTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 05: Jeff Heath #38, Demarcus Lawrence #90, and Leighton Vander Esch #55 of the Dallas Cowboys combine to stop Chris Carson #32 of the Seattle Seahawks in the third quarter during the Wild Card Round at AT&T Stadium on January 05, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 05: Jeff Heath #38, Demarcus Lawrence #90, and Leighton Vander Esch #55 of the Dallas Cowboys combine to stop Chris Carson #32 of the Seattle Seahawks in the third quarter during the Wild Card Round at AT&T Stadium on January 05, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

13. Seattle Seahawks

2018 Review: It was another big year for quarterback Russell Wilson, who threw 28 more touchdown passes (35) than interceptions (7). And after a few rough years, he had the support of a steady ground attack. The Seahawks finished number one in the league in rushing yards thanks to improved offensive line play and a big year from running back Chris Carson (1,151 yards, 9 touchdowns). Wide receiver Tyler Lockett continues to be one of the game’s most exciting players and wound up leading the team in catches (57), receiving yards (965) and TDs (10).

2019 Key Additions: With the second of two first-round picks in April, the Seahawks selected intriguing wide receiver D.K. Metcalf (Mississippi). The clubs also added two more wideouts in Gary Jennings (4-West Virgnia) and John Ursua (7-Hawaii). Quarterbacks Paxton Lynch and Geno Smith will compete for the backup job behind Wilson, while veteran guard Mike Iupati will play for his third NFC West team after stints with the 49ers and Cardinals.

Analysis: The Seahawks’ ground attack was potent a year ago, to say the least. And it enabled Wilson to do a lot through the air. The club has some young and exciting talent at wide receiver as well. But the offensive line in general needs to up its game in terms of pass protection as the seven-year signal caller was sacked a whopping 51 times in ‘18. That likely can’t happen again if the team wants to get past the talented Rams in the NFC West.

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