If you’re interested in seeing who’s coming up in the NFL offense rankings, you’re not alone. The future of the NFL looks increasingly crowded and dynamic, and a team’s offense should also reflect that. To find out what will propel the next top-five offense, here are some things to keep an eye out for this season. This year’s rankings will include the top teams based on their offensive production.
The Chiefs: The Kansas City Chiefs’ offense is poised to be the best in the league next season, thanks to the play of Patrick Mahomes. Last season, the Chiefs’ offense ranked second in the league for pass efficiency, and their quarterback is on his way to becoming one of the best in NFL history. In fact, he was named MVP of Super Bowl 54 and boasts a PFF grade that ranks him as the second-best quarterback at his position. His pass-action usage and heavy motion caused a headache for opponents, and the offense is not likely to improve in 2020.
Despite the Panthers’ offensive struggles, their supporting cast is a bright spot. Christian McCaffrey is the league’s top running back, and he also generates value as a receiver. Since 2017, he’s caught 46 of his 52 15-yard passes. In addition, D.J. Moore is a solid playmaker in traffic. His PFF grade last year was 82.2, and he had a solid sophomore season.
The Jets, meanwhile, were a disappointment offensively in 2019. They struggled to find a reliable quarterback in Saquon Barkley, who missed the entire season with a torn ACL. The Giants, meanwhile, bolstered their passing attack by signing Kenny Golladay and Kyle Rudolph in free agency. The Giants also took a first-round pick in 2020, which could make offensive coordinator Jason Garrett have to figure out a way to get him on the field.
With the Rams signing Matthew Stafford, Kyle Shanahan has a reason to upgrade his quarterback. His defense is also in need of an upgrade, but the Seahawks kept the brain trust intact. The Titans need to upgrade their defense. Meanwhile, Matt Canada, who has been in his new job every year, could bring fresh ideas to the Steelers’ offense. The Saints, on the other hand, will likely be in rebuilding mode. They are unlikely to stick with Jameis Winston and may go with Taysom Hill.
The Baltimore Ravens, meanwhile, have the top-ranked offense in the league, thanks to a dual threat wide receiver like Tyreek Hill. Hill ranked first in receiving grades on targets thrown at least 20 yards downfield last year and is averaging nine0.1 passer rating on such plays. Another great reason to rank the Cowboys high is that the quarterbacks are underrated. Despite the fact that they have a poor offensive line, the Ravens’ offense is the best in the league.
The Raiders have a strong running game and a good running game, but a quarterback is only as good as his wide receivers. A top-five wide receiver is unlikely to be the best player in the league. Despite his age, he will likely have a great rookie season. In addition, Lock’s consistency is an issue and his 5.5% turnover rate on throws of 10+ yards downfield would rank last in the NFL.