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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Jun 13, 2023; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) dances to the practice music during minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports /

NFL Power Rankings: 17. New Orleans Saints

2022 rushing yards rank: 19th
2022 yards per carry rank: 22nd

The Saints made a great move this offseason, signing running back Jamaal Williams to a three-year, $12 million contract. Williams is a physical runner, who will serve as an excellent complement to veteran Alvin Kamara. In 2022, Williams finished 12th in yards after contact (440) and tied for 12th in broken tackles (13).

In Detriot, Williams received heavy goal-line usage. His 28 carries inside the five-yard line led the NFL; it was 12 carries higher than the second-highest running back (Ezekiel Elliott).

Kamara remains an effective three-down back. Last season, he finished 11th among running backs in scrimmage yards (1,387).

The Kamara/Williams duo should give the Saints a solid rushing attack this season.

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