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The Ringer Ranks NFL Offenses and Finds an Unusually Jumbled Hierarchy

Widespread offensive coordinator turnover plus key quarterback injuries and roster shifts are forcing analysts to rethink projections and fantasy models

Overview

  • The Ringer’s season preview orders all 32 offenses using a three-part framework that weights the quarterback and play caller pairing, offensive-line quality, and skill-position talent.
  • Los Angeles is projected as the league’s top offense because Sean McVay’s scheme, Matthew Stafford’s play and elite top receivers give the Rams a strong floor despite thin depth.
  • Kansas City is ranked 11th as Patrick Mahomes returns from an ACL tear and the team still faces protection problems and a thin receiver room that limit explosive playmaking.
  • Buffalo is identified as the highest-floor offense and its ceiling rose after acquiring DJ Moore, since Josh Allen’s durability and a stable line reduce downside risk.
  • More than half of teams changed offensive play callers, which combined with QB health uncertainty has created broad volatility that is already affecting preseason simulations and fantasy planning.