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

By Jakob Ashlin

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
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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Feb 12, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, US; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

NFL Power Rankings: 3. Philadelphia Eagles

2022 rushing yards rank: 5th
2022 yards per carry rank: 13th

In 2022, the Eagles were fifth in rushing yards (2,509). Miles Sanders led the team with 1,269 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns. He departed the team in free agency, but somehow, the Eagles got better…

They signed veterans Rashaad Penny and D’Andre Swift. In case you missed it, here is my excerpt on Penny from the Seahawks’ slide:

"Penny is one of the most underrated players in the NFL. Since 2019, he leads all running backs in yards per carry (5.9). Like Walker, Penny boasts elite speed. Last season, he posted the fifth-fastest ball carrier time among running backs last season (21.44). Penny struggled with injuries, but his impact was palpable. Last season, the Seahawks averaged 5.5 yards per carry with Penny active and 4.5 yards per carry without him."

Swift is another efficient player. In 2022, he rushed for 542 yards and five touchdowns, while averaging 5.5 yards per carry.

Both players are well-positioned for success. They will get to run behind the Eagles’ offensive line, which posted the second-best run block win rate in the NFL.

In addition, Jalen Hurts remains one of the dynamic dual-threat quarterbacks in the league. Last season, he led all quarterbacks with 13 rushing touchdowns; it was the second-highest all-time single-season mark.

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