NFL Power Rankings: Who will have the best rushing attack this season?

NFL Power Rankings: Which teams will have the best rushing attacks this season?

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) celebrates with running back Gus Edwards (35) after a touchdown by wide receiver Seth Roberts (not pictured) in the second quarter against the Houston Texans at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports /

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Dec 18, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (29) runs with the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals in the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports /

NFL teams are throwing more than ever, but a solid rushing attack is still a weapon. Our latest NFL Power Rankings break down the best for next season.

In this edition of NFL Power Rankings, we will rank the best rushing offenses for the upcoming 2023 season.

In the modern era, NFL offenses tend to be pass-heavy, but elite rushing offenses can still lead teams to success. The 2019 Ravens were a prime example. They broke the single-season rushing yard record (3,296) and finished with a league-best 14-2 record.

Last season, we saw a slight increase in rushing attempts. Overall, teams averaged 27.3 carries per game, which was the highest mark since 2011. Dual-threat quarterbacks are partly responsible for the surge. Lamar Jackson, Justin Fields, Josh Allen, Jalen Hurts, Kyler Murray, and Daniel Jones all rank in the top 20 in NFL history in single-season rushing yards by a quarterback. That trend should only increase in 2023 with the arrival of Anthony Richardson.

Without further ado, let’s take a look at every team’s rushing attack.

NFL Power Rankings: 32. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

2022 rushing yards rank: 32nd
2022 yards per carry rank: 32nd

This one is clear. Last season, the Buccaneers were last in the NFL in rushing yards (1,308), rushing touchdowns (five), and yards per carry (3.4). Individually, no running back even reached 3.8 yards per carry.

The offensive line did not help matters, as their run block win rate of 69 percent ranked 31st in the NFL.

To remedy the situation, the front office signed 27-year-old Chase Edmonds. He found success in the past with the Arizona Cardinals and Denver Broncos.

In addition, they will look for a second-year jump from 2022 third-round pick Rachaad White. As a rookie, he had 129 carries for 481 yards and one touchdown.

Still, the duo will face an uphill battle running behind a lackluster offensive line. Furthermore, the Buccaneeers’ uncertainty at quarterback will only put more pressure on the running game.

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