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 24, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) runs with the ball against the Buffalo Bills at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports /

NFL Power Rankings: 2. Chicago Bears

2022 rushing yards rank: 1st
2022 yards per carry rank: 1st

In 2021, the Bears were 14th in rushing yards (2,018) and 21st in yards per carry (4.2). In 2022, they leaped up to first in both of those categories.

Justin Fields led the way with a historic season. His 1,143 rushing yards were the second-most by a quarterback in a single season.

David Montgomery rushed for 800+ yards for his fourth consecutive season, and Khalil Herbert finished as the top NFL running back in both yards per carry (5.7) and rush yards over expected per attempt (1.44).

Despite the production, the Bears made a bold move in the offseason; they moved on from David Montgomery and signed D’Onta Foreman. Foreman will raise the team’s ceiling. He was excellent with the Panthers. After the McCaffrey trade, he was third in the NFL in rushing yards (877). For the season, he finished third in rushing efficiency, per NFL Next Gen Stats.

Still, the continued production of one team staves off the Bears from the top spot…

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