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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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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 20: Brandin Cooks #12 of the Los Angeles Rams runs the ball against the New Orleans Saints during the third quarter in the NFC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 20, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 20: Brandin Cooks #12 of the Los Angeles Rams runs the ball against the New Orleans Saints during the third quarter in the NFC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 20, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

7. Los Angeles Rams

2018 Review: One year after leading the NFL in scoring, Sean McVay’s club finished second in the league with 527 points. Running back Todd Gurley played in just 14 games but finished fourth in the league with 1,831 yards from scrimmage and led the NFL with 21 TDs. Jared Goff threw for 32 scores (12 interceptions) and ran for a pair of touchdowns but was up-and-down in December and in the postseason. Wide receiver Cooper Kupp was missed late in the year while Robert Woods and Brandin Cooks totaled 80-plus receptions and 1,200-plus receiving yards.

2019 Key Additions: There’s a new backup quarterback for the defending conference champions in former Jaguars’ first-round pick Blake Bortles. Can McVay do his magic in fixing the erratic five-year veteran? The club appears to be very high on 2019 third-round pick Darrell Henderson (Memphis), who could have a big role if Gurley is indeed limited this season. Meanwhile, general manager Les Snead addressed the offensive line twice during April’s draft.

Analysis: The defending NFC champions’ attack took only a few hits in free agency, losing veteran guard Rodger Saffold (Titans) while allowing reserve running back C.J. Anderson (Lions) to test free agency. Obviously, the health of Gurley is somewhat concerning but it appears that McVay has a plan. Getting wide receiver Cooper Kupp back on the field would be a big help. The Rams need Goff to rebound following an erratic stretch run and postseason.

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