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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Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon (28) blocks for running back Aaron Jones (33) as he scores a touchdown against Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker (9) in the second quarter during their football game Sunday, September 18, 2022, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinApc Packvsbears 0918221070djpa /

NFL Power Rankings: 13. Green Bay Packers

2022 rushing yards rank: 15th
2022 yards per carry rank: 12th

The dynamic duo of Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon will return. In 2021, the pair became only the fourth running back duo in franchise history to each record over 1,000 scrimmage yards in the same season; they were the first to accomplish the feat since 1980 (Gerry Ellis and Eddie Lee Ivery).

In 2022, they kept the momentum rolling, as they combined for 2,492 scrimmage yards and 14 total touchdowns.

Quarterback Jordan Love is the x-factor here. In his lone NFL start, he flashed dual-threat ability, rushing five times for 23 yards. I don’t expect the Packers to run a lot of designed runs for Love, but he has the speed and athleticism to make plays in the open field.

Despite being quietly mobile earlier in his career, Aaron Rodgers did not offer much rushing production last season; his 94 rushing yards were his lowest single-season mark since taking over as the starter in 2008. So, Love should give the Packers’ rushing attack a slight boost in 2023.

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