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With the 2024 NFL season on the horizon, let’s look at all 32 teams and see how they stack up on the offensive side of the ball. Can anyone match Philadelphia’s firepower? Here are the league’s best offenses, ranked from worst to first.
32. New England Patriots
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Life after Tom Brady hasn’t been fun for the Patriots or their fans. Under a first-year coach in 2024, we don’t have high expectations for New England or its offense. As Drake Maye acclimates to life in the NFL, Jacoby Brissett should spend most of the season as the starting quarterback. Unfortunately for the veteran, he won’t be surrounded by a lot of talent. Rhamondre Stevenson is a solid running back but isn’t a star by any means. Kendrick Bourne is returning from injury and leads a receiving corps that includes a rookie (Ja’Lynn Polk) and a handful of mediocre options. New England averaged a league-worst 13.9 PPG in 2023 and we don’t see a big improvement on the horizon.
31. Carolina Panthers
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Only the Panthers were as miserable offensively as New England in 2023. Carolina matched New England’s 13.9 PPG en route to finishing with the worst record in football. While we don’t believe the Panthers will be much better in 2024, their offense should improve. We envision Bryce Young playing better at QB in his second season, and he will have a few solid wideouts to target including newcomer Dionte Johnson, veteran Adam Thielen, and Xavier Legette — a first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Additionally, head coach Dave Canales should provide a boost with his ability to design an offense.
30. New York Giants
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New York’s offense will look different this season. Saquan Barkley signed with the rival Philadelphia Eagles to take over as their lead running back, tight end Darren Waller hung up his cleats, and the Giants drafted Malik Nabers No. 6 overall with hopes that they found a superstar wideout. New York signed Devin Singletary to replace Barkley and he will be running behind a revamped offensive line that includes offseason signings Joe Runyan and Jermaine Eluemunor. Of course, the biggest storyline throughout the season will be the play of QB Daniel Jones. Another mediocre performance could lead the Giants to find a new QB for 2025.
29. Denver Broncos
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With offensive guru Sean Payton leading the team for the first time last season, the Broncos averaged a pedestrian 21.0 PPG. Following the disappointing season, Payton and the Broncos moved on from Russell Wilson and shipped receiver Jerry Jeudy to Cleveland. Courtland Sutton and Josh Reynolds are expected to lead the receiving corps while Javonte Williams returns as running back. For the offense to make strides, both Sutton and Williams will need to have career years. Payton will turn to rookie Bo Nix to lead the offense. The most experienced collegiate QB of all time, Nix will be under the microscope as he learns Payton’s scheme.
28. Tennessee Titans
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Tennessee is another team that will have a different look this season. Longtime star running back Derrick Henry joined the Baltimore Ravens in the offseason, and the franchise replaced Mike Vrabel — a defensive-minded head coach — with Brian Callahan. Callahan was previously Cincinnati’s offensive coordinator from 2019-2023 and will attempt to tap into QB Will Levis’ potential. A second-year pro, Levis will be surrounded by a decent receiving corps that includes veterans Calvin Ridley, Tyler Boyd, and DeAndre Hopkins. However, Hopkins is expected to miss a handful of games with a knee injury. At running back, the Titans will deploy former Cowboy Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears — a third-round pick in 2023.
27. Washington Commanders
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Beginning with the Titans, we entered a run of teams that have solid talent on offense. The Commanders scored less than 20 PPG (19.4) last season, but there is a reason why fans are excited entering this campaign. Washington has a new quarterback — reigning Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels. It may take him some time to adjust to the NFL, but Daniels has a strong arm and is very dangerous out of the pocket. Daniels has a good group of weapons around him, as well. Terry McLaurin has topped 1,000 yards four years in a row and Jahan Dotson should see an uptick in production with a better QB in the lineup. In the backfield, Washington has two capable backs in Brian Robinson Jr. and former Charger star Austin Ekeler. Ekeler is coming off a bad year running the ball, but he remains a threat in the passing game.
26. Las Vegas Raiders
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Can the Raiders contend for a Wild Card spot in the AFC? If they want to, they will need their offense to hold their own. Davante Adams remains one of the NFL’s top receivers and Jakobi Meyers is vastly underrated as a WR2. The Raiders may have found the NFL’s next star tight end in Georgia’s Brock Bowers, as well. However, Josh Jacobs’ departure in the offseason leaves question marks at running back. Zamir White is expected to begin the year as the starter with former Viking Alexander Mattison waiting in the wings. Both backs leave a lot to be desired. Vegas also has an improving offensive line that could raise the offense’s ceiling. However, the offense’s success will ultimately come down to quarterback play — will Gardner Minshew or Aidan O’Connell be given the reins?
25. Pittsburgh Steelers
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From one quarterback battle to another. The Steelers have been hampered by average to poor quarterback play for a handful of years, and now they must decide whether Russell Wilson or Justin Fields is the man to lead them in 2024. Wilson appears to have the advantage at the moment but Fields feels destined to start sooner rather than later. At running back, Pittsburgh can lean on both Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren — Warren is far more explosive but Harris consistently rushes for 1,000 yards. George Pickens is a freak, but the rest of the receiving corps is lacking. As always, the Steelers have a strong offensive line.
24. Los Angeles Chargers
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If not for Justin Herbert, the Chargers would rank even lower than No. 24. Herbert is one of the best quarterbacks in football and we envision him having more success with a good head coach finally leading the team. However, the talent around Herbert isn’t great. While he will be protected by one of the top offensive tackle duos in the league — Rashawn Slater and rookie Joe Alt — Herbert’s receiving targets are uninspiring. Josh Palmer figures to be the lead receiver while veteran DJ Chark and rookie Ladd McConkey fill out the starting group. The backfield consists of two former Ravens, with Gus Edwards starting ahead of J.K. Dobbins.
23. New Orleans Saints
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Good luck, Derek Carr. Entering his second year with the Saints, Carr will be playing behind one of the worst offensive lines in the league. The group should be better than it is but has consistently underperformed. Making matters worse, right tackle Ryan Ramczyk is likely out for the season. If Carr can remain upright, he will look for Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed downfield. Olave is a very talented receiver but he and Carr weren’t always seeing eye-to-eye last year. When Carr is rushed, he will look for Alvin Kamara out of the backfield. Kamara isn’t as explosive as he once was, but he remains a threat with the ball in his hands.
22. Arizona Cardinals
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Arizona averaged 19.4 PPG in 2023 but it should have more success this season. Kyler Murray is healthy after appearing in just eight games last year. Additionally, the Cardinals drafted Marvin Harrison Jr. with the No. 4 pick to give Murray a true No. 1 wideout. Combined with a resurgent James Conner, the Cards should have three above-average weapons to start the year. Last year, Conner averaged a career-high 5.0 YPC en route to his first 1,000-yard season — he finished with 1,040 yards and seven TDs in 13 games. Arizona’s offensive front is not spectacular but it is far from the worst in the league.
21. Jacksonville Jaguars
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If not for Philadelphia’s collapse to end the season, the Jaguars would have received far more ridicule and attention than they did. Jacksonville began the year 8-3 before going 1-5 down the stretch. Former No. 1 pick Trevor Lawrence had a below-average season (21 TDs, 14 INTs) and the Jaguars need him to progress if they want to win the AFC South. Christian Kirk remains the top receiver and the Jags added some needed depth by signing Gabe Davis and drafting Brian Thomas Jr. Travis Etienne Jr. has started his career with consecutive seasons of 1,400+ all-purpose yards. The former Clemson star should continue to be one of the better backs in football in Year 3.
20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Tampa Bay’s offense only averaged 20.5 PPG in 2023 but it turned it up down the stretch. From Week 14 through their loss in the Divisional Round, the Buccaneers scored 23 or more points five times and topped 28 points on four occasions. On the heels of the best season of his career (4,044 yards, 28 TDs) Baker Mayfield signed an extension. Mike Evans and Chris Godwin will be joined out wide by rookie Jalen McMillan. Tristan Wirfs is a star on the offensive line, although the interior of the line is somewhat suspect. A key for the Bucs will be the play of running back Rachaad White. While he struggled to produce a high average per carry (3.6), White finished the year with 1,539 total yards and nine TDs.
19. Cleveland Browns
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This ranking may feel a bit low, but hear us out. Nick Chubb is recovering from a gruesome knee injury and while he is expected to return early in the season, it remains to be seen just how productive he will be in his first few games. Jerome Ford ran pretty well after replacing Chubb in the starting lineup, but he is nowhere near Chubb’s level. The receiving corps should be improved if Amari Cooper and former Bronco Jerry Jeudy can stay healthy. Of course, the team needs former star Deshaun Watson to play much better. Watson has appeared in just 12 games since joining the Browns in 2022 and has looked like a shell of his former self. Barring good health, the Browns should field one of the best offensive lines in football.
18. New York Jets
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How much does Aaron Rodgers have left in the tank? On one hand, Rodgers isn’t too far removed from winning back-to-back MVPs (2020, 2021). On the other hand, his last season in Green Bay wasn’t great (26 TDs, 12 INTs) and he is a 40-year-old returning from a torn Achilles. Rodgers will have the benefit of playing alongside one of the top running backs in the league, as well as a rising receiver. Breece Hall returned from a torn ACL and totaled 1,585 yards and nine touchdowns in 2023. Garrett Wilson has endured miserable quarterback play for two years and has still produced 1,000+ yards. Rodgers will lean on Wilson and former Charger Mike Williams in the passing game. New York improved its offensive line a ton in the offseason by adding veteran tackles Tyron Smith and Morgan Moses, and the return of Alijah Vera-Tucker will also strengthen the unit.
17. Minnesota Vikings
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The Vikings are dealing with some injury concerns ahead of the season kicking off. First, rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy underwent surgery to fix his meniscus. The No. 11 pick will miss the entire season. Then, receiver Jordan Addison injured his ankle in practice and was carted off the field. While he is expected to be fine, the Vikings cannot afford Addison to miss time during the season. The Vikes have two stars — Justin Jefferson and former Packer Aaron Jones — that QB Sam Darnold will lean on. Minnesota is also awaiting the return of TE T.J. Hockenson following a torn ACL suffered last December.
16. Atlanta Falcons
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Atlanta recently added to its defense, acquiring Matt Judon from the Patriots and signing safety Justin Simmons to a one-year deal. The Falcons needed to bolster that side of the ball because the offense has a chance to be one of the league’s best. Kirk Cousins was arguably at his best before a season-ending injury last year. He’s the type of field general this team needed to unlock the talented skill group. The young core of Bijan Robinson, Drake London, and Kyle Pitts should all take that next step in their development with a proven QB like Cousins.
15. Indianapolis Colts
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The Colts finished 10th in scoring last season, averaging 23.3 points per game. Rookie QB Anthony Richardson started and finished just two games, while Jonathan Taylor missed nearly half the season. Head coach Shane Steichen was able to generate a top-10 offense without his two most important players for the majority of the year. Most of the offensive roster consists of young players in or approaching their prime — Richardson (22), Taylor (25), Michael Pittman Jr. (27), Josh Downs (23), Alec Pierce (24), and Adonai Mitchell (22). Plus, a powerful offensive line that should be among the league’s best.
14. Chicago Bears
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Chicago is fully loaded heading into ’24. The No. 1 pick Caleb Williams is entering a desirable situation for a rookie QB. He’ll have three gifted receivers who can line up all over the field between DJ Moore, Keenan Allen, and fellow rookie Rome Odunze. D’Andre Swift adds another dimension as both a runner and pass catcher. You could do a whole lot worse than Cole Kmet at TE. There will be obvious growing pains for a first-year hurler, but Williams has been touted as a generational prospect. It’s not hard to imagine him finding immediate success given the talent of this offense.
13. Seattle Seahawks
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Seattle took a step back in ’23, but we have reason to be optimistic about this group heading into the year. This remains a dynamic offense when QB Geno Smith is protected. Smith did the best he could with a leaky offensive line and continued to be one of the best deep-ball passers in the league. WRs Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf complement each other perfectly, and we can expect more targets for second-year wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
12. Dallas Cowboys
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Dallas will again have one of the more formidable passing games during the regular season. CeeDee Lamb exploded for 1,749 receiving yards last year and has asserted himself as a top-5 wideout in the league. The continuously underrated Brandin Cooks is a solid No. 2 option. Losing Tyron Smith will be a hit to the offensive line, though the hope is adding younger players like 2024 first-round pick Tyler Guyton will help mitigate the loss of a franchise stalwart. We’ll see how much Ezekiel Elliott has left in the tank returning to Dallas. If Lamb is forced to miss any time, QB Dak Prescott might struggle to keep the offense afloat.
11. Cincinnati Bengals
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This is an offense that has plenty of familiarity. The main pieces — Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and coach Zac Taylor — have been around each other for quite some time. Taylor was able to keep the offense in the middle of the pack despite Burrow’s injury-plagued season. We even saw backup Jake Browning shine for moments throughout his run as a starter. Cincinnati finished 7th in scoring in both ’21 and ’22. Burrow staying healthy should keep them hovering around the top 10 without question.
10. Philadelphia Eagles
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The Eagles collapsed down the stretch of last season, leading to the team adding a pair of new coordinators in the offseason. Kellen Moore was hired as offensive coordinator and is taking over a massively talented roster. Adding Saquon Barkley to the mix adds another wrinkle to Philadelphia’s attack. Barkley has never played in an offense this talented. If all things click, this will be a tough group to stop. Having to commit more defenders to play the run (whether it’s Barkley or QB Jalen Hurts as the ball carrier) makes the secondary susceptible to A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, or Dallas Goedert running open downfield.
9. Buffalo Bills
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As long as Josh Allen is under center, the Bills should be near the top 10 of these rankings. Allen is an offense by himself. Of course, it will be interesting to see how Allen fares without Stefon Diggs for the first time since 2019. The offseason receiver room overhaul concluded with veterans Curtis Samuel, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Mack Hollins, and rookie Keon Coleman. Tight end Dalton Kincaid could end up being the No. 1 target after finishing with 73 receptions and 673 yards as a rookie. James Cook was the x-factor during Buffalo’s late-season rally and finished with over 1,500 scrimmage yards as a sophomore.
8. Houston Texans
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CJ Stroud surpassed any expectations even his biggest supporters could have had for him. As a rookie, Stroud exhibited poise and polish well beyond his years. Houston added reinforcements in the offseason, acquiring RB Joe Mixon (1,410 scrimmage yards in ’23) and two-time All-Pro WR Stefon Diggs (who has made four straight Pro Bowls). Diggs joins a receiver room where he doesn’t need to be a superstar. Nico Collins was sensational a year ago, and Tank Dell showed promise before his rookie season was derailed by injury. To top it all off, offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik stayed with the team instead of searching for head coaching opportunities. There’s no excuse for this group to be even better in ’24.
7. Green Bay Packers
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The Packers began to click over the second half of ’23. It was during that time QB Jordan Love emerged as one of the league’s most efficient and effective passers. The game seemed to slow down for him as his first season as a starter progressed. While there’s much discussion over who the No. 1 receiver is, Green Bay is loaded with a stable of viable pass-catching threats on the perimeter. Aaron Jones is gone, but 2022 rushing leader Josh Jacobs will take his place and still has plenty left in the tank. Barring massive regression from Love, the Packers will rank among the best offenses in football next season.
6. Miami Dolphins
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Miami’s offense sputtered down the stretch, but let’s not forget how devastating they were throughout major parts of the season. Tua Tagovailoa led the entire NFL in passing yards (4,624) while Tyreek Hill finished with a league-leading 1,799 receiving yards. And, that’s just one facet of the attack. The Dolphins’ run game was exceptional, especially when rookie De’Von Achane was healthy. Achane and Raheem Mostert combined for 1,800 rushing yards and 26 touchdowns (Mostert led the league with 18). If Jaylen Waddle can bounce back after a quiet year, Miami will once again light up scoreboards in ’24.
5. Kansas City Chiefs
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2023 featured the Chiefs’ worst offense since Patrick Mahomes took over at quarterback. They finished 15th in points per game and struggled to maintain balance throughout the year. Of course, it ultimately didn’t matter as Kansas City ended the season hoisting its third Lombardi Trophy in five years. We don’t expect them to suddenly become the No. 1 offense again, but they should find it easier to move the ball consistently in ’23. The receiver room added speed in Hollywood Brown and rookie Xavier Worthy. We could see the deep-ball added back into Mahomes’ game after finishing near the bottom of the league in average depth-of-target a season ago.
4. Los Angeles Rams
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The Rams have a Super Bowl-winning offense. That much is for certain. We’ve already seen a group led by Matthew Stafford, Cooper Kupp, and coach Sean McVay pull off the ultimate victory once before. Add in late gems like WR Puka Nacua and RB Kyren Williams, and you have the recipe for Los Angeles to return to the big game. After an injury-riddled ’22, Stafford was elite last year finishing eight in MVP voting and earning just his second Pro Bowl nod. A healthy season from Cooper Kupp would give the Rams one of the best receiver duos in the game. LA finished 8th in scoring last year, and we expect a top-5 finish in ’24.
3. Baltimore Ravens
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How does any team approach game-planning for a backfield that includes two-time MVP Lamar Jackson and two-time rushing leader Derrick Henry? Good luck trying to stop Baltimore’s run game. Jackson was already difficult enough to handle. Add in a punishing back like Derrick Henry who can wear on defenses throughout a game, and you have a dynamic duo ready to rule the AFC. The skill players have come under fire in recent years, but this is probably the best group in Jackson’s tenure. Zay Flowers is coming off a strong rookie season, and the TE pair of Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely offers versatility.
2. Detroit Lions
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Detroit’s offense is stacked from top-to-bottom. David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs are arguably the best 1-2 running back punch in the league. Amon-Ra St. Brown and Sam LaPorta are reliable targets who each hauled in 10 TD passes. Breakout candidate Jameson Williams is an immensely talented player who figures to have a bigger role in ’24. The offensive line is massive and led by one of the game’s best tackles Penei Sewell. QB Jared Goff silenced a ton of doubters last year and has now led four top-5 offenses throughout his eight-year career. Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson was tagged as a potential head coaching candidate but opted to return. Not hard to see why Johnson would want to come back and engineer a top offense for a third straight year.
1. San Francisco 49ers
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San Francisco finished third in scoring a season ago, but just about every other metric pointed to them having the best offense in the league. They finished first in yards per game, points per drive, and yards per play. Additionally, they finished first in rushing touchdowns and second in passing touchdowns. It was one of the most explosive offenses the league has seen in years. That sorta thing happens when you have All-Pro talent at every level. Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, Trent Williams, Brandon Aiyuk, and Deebo Samuel are among the best at their respective positions. And, Brock Purdy proved that he wasn’t just a one-year wonder. Purdy was excellent throughout the regular season and even came through late in games during the 49ers’ playoff run. For head coach Kyle Shanahan and the rest of this group, it’s all about capturing that elusive Super Bowl trophy. But, we know they’re going to put up points in bunches regardless of the final result.
