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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Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (20) fends off Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Foyesade Oluokun (23) during the first quarter of a regular season NFL football matchup Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]Jki 121822 Cowboys Jags Cp 87 /

NFL Power Rankings: 8. Dallas Cowboys

2022 rushing yards rank: 9th
2022 yards per carry rank: 18th

Tony Pollard SZN is here!

Across his first four NFL seasons, Pollard excelled in his complementary role behind Ezekiel Elliott. Last season, he rushed for 1,007 yards and nine touchdowns, despite receiving 38 fewer carries than Elliott. Pollard led the NFL in yards after contact per carry (2.6) and was third in rush yards over expected per attempt (1.26). All signs indicate that he can be an elite starter.

In addition, he will be running behind an excellent offensive line. Last season, the Cowboys were seventh in the NFL in run block win rate.

Elliott was a valuable player for the franchise over the last seven years, but the front office has positioned the team to thrive without him.

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