What if offenses were now the squads that won titles now?
The last two Super Bowl participants seem to support this theory. Here is the inventory of the forces present at the start of the 2023 season.
1- Kansas City Chiefs
Patrick Mahomes. That’s all.
2-Philadelphia Eagles
The best quarterback in the NFC, the best receiving duo in the NFC and a future hall of famers offensive line that could allow Joe Biden to run for 800 yards on the season.
3- Cincinnati Bengals
3rd place for the Bengals thanks to the team’s explosive aerial game with Joe Burrow and the best receiving trio in the league: Chase-Higgins-Boyd. Only doubts about the ground game prevent the Bengals from aiming a little higher.
4- San Francisco 49ers
There are far too many talented players in this offense (Deebo Smauel, George Kittle, Christian McCaffrey, Brandon Aiyuk, Trent Williams…) and top-notch offensive coaching not to put the 49ers in the top 5. It doesn’t matter who throws the ball…
5-Buffalo Bills
Buffalo can thank its fantastic quarterback because between the desires elsewhere of Stefon Diggs, the lack of certainty concerning the offensive line or the skill-players, the Bills could be much lower.
6-Miami Dolphins
A little risk-taking here by putting the Dolphins at the gates of the top 5. In addition to the excellent duo Tyreek Hill – Jalen Waddle, a safe bet, we are banking on the progress of Tua Tagovailoa and his offensive line in 2023 to justify this ranking.
7-Dallas Cowboys
4th in scoring last year, the Cowboys should be able to do just as well with the return of Tyron Smith, the arrival of Brandon Cooks and a released Tony Pollard. Be careful all the same with the change of offensive coordinator and that Dak Prescott is not irregular again in 202.
8-Los Angeles Chargers
Kellen Moore who “reveals” the full potential of Justin Herbert? The hype is high here and the multitude of targets will allow the Chargers to be a top 10 attack without a doubt.
9 – Jacksonville Jaguars
Calvin Ridley will be the expected No. 1 for the Jaguars. Trevor Lawrence has found his cruising speed, the TOP 10 attack is on the right track.
10 – Minnesota Vikings
Yes it’s high for a team with an offensive line and a ground game that raises questions. But the Vikings have the best non-quarterback player in the league with Justin Jefferson.
11 – Baltimore Ravens
A Lamar Jackson in form is a Lamar Jackson who gains yards. Do not doubt it.
12 – Detroit Lions
Hard position for the team which finished 5th in scoring last year. But we still have doubts about the receivers and in front of them it has not slowed down in the offensive arms race.
13-Seattle Seahawks
What if the best receiver trio in 2023 was there?
14 – New York Jets
The quadruple MVP will be the barometer of the Jets season. In a team with weapons (but also doubts), Rodgers has the talent to make this attack pass in the top 10. Finally on paper… Remains with the reality of the ground. We look forward
15 – Cleveland Browns
One of the most formidable ground attacks thanks to Nick Chubb (the real best runner in the league) and an aerial attack that could finally find the rhythm. The elements are there to make Cleveland one of the good offenses of the season.
16 – New York Giants
Brian Daboll is an offensive genius given how he transformed the New York attack in 2022. 2023 should therefore start again on the same standards but the missing piece may still be missing to pass a level.
17 – New Orleans Saints
Can Derek Carr stabilize this aerial attack? Can Michael Thomas get back in shape? Certainly questions, but talent (Olave, Kamara, …) which allows New-Orleans to hope in the shadows.
18-Las Vegas Raiders
Coach McDaniels remains an enigma but his attack should continue to benefit from the talents of Josh Jacobs and Davante Adams. Two talents armed to make this attack at least a mid-table attack.
19 – Pittsburgh Steelers
The franchise has given itself the means to do much better in attack. We are also betting on a big season for George Pickens. But it must be recognized that for the moment we are betting more on progress than certainties.
20-Atlanta Falcons
A champion attack at the time of the VCR. Besides the joke, with two so-called generational talents (Bijan Robinson and Kyle Pitts), the Falcons could quickly take off in the standings.
21 – Denver Broncos
On potential, the Broncos offense should be higher. But at time T, we haven’t seen anything yet.
22-Chicago Bears
With the weapons recovered in the off-season, Justin Fields is at the crossroads between grizzly or Booba the little bear…
23 – Green Bay Packers
Solid fundamentals and a young guard who want to prove to the former king what they are worth. More interesting than it may seem.
24-Tennessee Titans
Probably top 5 in the Power Ranking of attacks 3 years ago.
25 – New England Patriots
The return of Bill O’Brien and the quality of the line allow the Pats not to sink because the aerial attack is not really a dream.
26-Los Angeles Rams
We give the benefit of the doubt to ex-champions, but with Stafford and Kupp injured, and a half-retired McVay, the Rams look more like lambs.
27 – Washington Commanders
Skill-players with talent and potential but a dubious offensive line and an almost rookie quarterback. Can Eric Bieniemy bring this attack to a level?
28 – Carolina Panthers
No star but duty players. A promising young quarterback. Enough to make the Panthers roar? Not sure…
29 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Of course with a Mike Evans – Chris Goodwin duo, the Buccaneers deserve better. But with a new offensive coordinator, an X-factor Baker Mayfield and probably the league’s worst running squad, Tampa Bay isn’t a scary offense heading into the season.
30-Arizona Cardinals
Kyler Murray should miss the start of the season and there is little talent in this attack… it is very far to make it a formidable attack.
31-Indianapolis Colts
Same story as the Texans but this time with a dubious outside offensive line… In addition the team wants to part with its best offensive player. Don’t count on Indy to blow up the scoreboard
32-Houston Texans
A rookie quarterback, no top receiver, a dubious interior offensive line, new coaching… It’s hard to imagine the Texans doing anything other than playing the bottom line on offense.
