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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Sep 19, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) hands the ball to Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

NFL Power Rankings: 24. Arizona Cardinals

2022 rushing yards rank: 22nd
2022 yards per carry rank: 20th

Fun fact: The Cardinals were sixth in the NFL in run block win rate (73 percent).

Unfortunately, that was not enough to propel their run game into the top half of the league.

The talent is there. James Conner is a solid veteran with 700+ rushing yards in three consecutive seasons. More importantly, Kyler Murray is one of the most dynamic dual-threat quarterbacks in the NFL. In 2020, he rushed for 828 yards and 11 touchdowns. He has rushed for less than 500 yards in each of the last two seasons. Incoming offensive coordinator Drew Petzing would be wise to implement more designed runs for Murray this season.

With little offseason movement, the Cardinals should produce at a similar level in 2023.

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