The NFL offense rankings are the glamour list of the top football league in the world. While laying the smackdown on defense is great, scoring with the rock is the name of the game. The top squads in Sportsnaut’s NFL defense rankings may help determine who wins a championship to some, but the offense is what fills the stadiums and draws huge TV ratings.
With the 2025 season drawing closer, let’s take a look at who the best and worst NFL offenses are right now following Week 1 of the preseason.
1. Baltimore Ravens
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The Baltimore Ravens‘ offense was one of the league’s elites last season. They delivered a balanced attack led by 2024 MVP Lamar Jackson and backed by future Hall-of-Fame running back Derrick Henry. They will bring all the key pieces of the unit back in 2025 and add former Texans great DeAndre Hopkins. The big concern will be if Henry declines at all in year 10.
2. Buffalo Bills
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Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills‘ offense were one of the best in the league all of last season by using a total team effort and smart play. Early in the campaign, they were doing just enough to score a boatload of wins. However, in the second half, the Bills’ O caught fire. Scoring 40 or more in three of their games. While they came up short in the AFC championship again, the reigning MVP and the Bills are expected to again be among the elite groups in 2025.
3. Philadelphia Eagles
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The PhiladelphiaEagles’ offense was not as dominant as expected early in the year after star receiver AJ Brown missed several games. However, once the talented pass catcher returned, the unit turned into a force in the NFC. However, while the passing attack deserves respect, the play of MVP candidate Saquon Barkley was why the Eagles’ O was a huge part of their run to a Super Bowl title in February. There is no reason not to expect them to be among the NFL’s best offenses again next season.
4. Detroit Lions
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The Detroit Lions’ offense was the cream of the crop last season. They could throw over teams but also bludgeon them with a solid run game. However, their biggest loss this offseason came on the sidelines after offensive coordinator Ben Johnson became the new head coach of the Bears. They have all the pieces to remain the best offense in the NFL next season. But new OC John Morton has some huge shoes to fill.
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Despite QB guru Dave Canales heading to Carolina before the season, Baker Mayfield’s magic with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers remained in 2024. And the offense was one of the better units in the league for much of the season. Most of their offseason moves were on defense. However, they will have veteran receiver Chris Godwin back in 2025, and the unit has many seeing them as a dark horse in the NFC.
6. Los Angeles Rams
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When Matthew Stafford had his full complement of weapons, the Los Angeles Rams‘ offense was dynamite. It is why they were a team to fear heading into the 2025 NFL playoffs. Heading into the offseason, there were fears that his time in LA could be over. However, he is back for 2025 and beyond, and will have a new weapon in the passing game. Gone is team legend Cooper Kupp, and replacing him is future Hall of Famer Davante Adams.
7. Cincinnati Bengals
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Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals’ offense were not as formidable in 2024 as in years past due to injuries and the lack of a reliable run game following Joe Mixon’s departure. Nevertheless, they have so much talent on that side of the ball. That is why it was no surprise they still posted big numbers despite the setbacks. They gave both Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins huge extensions in March. On paper, Cincy should have the best passing attack in 2025.
8. Kansas City Chiefs
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The defending champion Kansas City Chiefs’ offense wasn’t the dominant force fans were accustomed to in 2024. But they continued to chug along, putting up enough points and helping to get the team back to a third straight Super Bowl trip. The majority of last season’s group will return in 2025, including Travis Kelce and Marquise Brown. The big changes this offseason have been on the O-line. Joe Thuney was moved, and they added tackle Jaylon Moore. Furthermore, top pick, Ohio State tackle Josh Simmons, is creating huge buzz as a perennial Pro Bowler on Mahomes’ blind side.
9. Washington Commanders
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Top pick and 2023 Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels was everything the Washington Commanders’ offense could have hoped for and more. The young star was a huge reason they were on the cusp of a Super Bowl appearance earlier this year. Now with Deebo Samuel as another weapon to go along with Terry McLaurin, Washington is primed to be a top-five offense in 2025. However, the latter’s ongoing contract dispute is the biggest story for the team this preseason. Giving good reason to believe DC could have a wobbly start to the regular season.
10. Los Angeles Chargers
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With Jim Harbaugh as head coach, the Los Angeles Chargers‘ offense relied less on the passing game and aimed to be a more balanced group. In the offseason, they have looked to maintain and improve that balance by adding Mekhi Becton to bolster the O-line and signing underrated veteran back Najee Harris. They also brought back former star Mike Williams to give Justin Herbert another weapon in 2025, and added more depth to the run game in Round 1 by selecting North Carolina back Omarion Hampton.
11. Green Bay Packers
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More was expected from a unit led by young star Jordan Love and star running back Josh Jacobs. However, the Green Bay Packers‘ offense had trouble being among the elite on offense last season. There is more than enough talent to be a top-five unit in 2025, especially after adding big-play receiver Matthew Golden in the NFL draft.
12. Miami Dolphins
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The Miami Dolphins’ offense plummeted in our NFL offense rankings with starting QB Tua Tagovailoa out for much of the first half of the 2024 season. However, once the Pro Bowler was back in the lineup, Miami returned to being one of the best passing attacks in the game. Success in 2025 will again hang on the health of their starting QB. If he goes down again, former Jets first-round bust Zach Wilson will be the next man up.
13. San Francisco 49ers
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The San Francisco 49ers entered the last season as the best offense in the NFL. However, huge injuries to top offensive stars Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, and Brandon Aiyuk turned them into a shell of the unit fans saw in 2023. As expected, due to financial limitations, they did not make notable additions this offseason. The biggest move they made before training camp opened was to shed Deebo Samuel’s contract via a trade with the Commanders. However, 2024 first-rounder Ricky Pearsall has been turning heads this summer.
14. Dallas Cowboys
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Last season was a lost one for the Dallas Cowboys‘ offense after Dak Prescott suffered a season-ending injury in Week 10. The franchise QB will be back in 2025, but their run game is still a big question mark after Rico Dowdle left in free agency.
In Round 1 of the draft, they selected Alabama guard Tyler Booker to replace team legend Zach Martin. They then made a major splash in the trade market by adding George Pickens. A player many believe could help take the ‘Boys offense to elite levels this season.
15. Houston Texans
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Despite some high expectations after adding Joe Mixon and Stefon Diggs last year, the Houston Texans‘ offense never really reached its potential during the 2024 season. That is why they moved on from Diggs after an ACL tear and replaced him with a more budget-friendly option in Christian Kirk. They also added veteran lineman Laken Tomlinson this offseason. This group has more than enough to be better in 2025. But they need CJ Stroud to get back to the player when he was Rookie of the Year in 2023.
16. Denver Broncos
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The Denver Broncos’ offense was up and down over the first nine weeks of the 2024 season. It was to be expected with rookie QB Bo Nix under center. However, over the second half, the young QB started to build some serious momentum and is looking like one of the better QBs from his class. He has a solid group around him, and he got another good piece for the passing game when they signed two-time Pro Bowler Evan Engram. Can Nix and the Denver offense take another step forward in 2025? If they do, they are a serious threat to win the AFC West title.
17. Seattle Seahawks
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The Seattle Seahawks’ offense was a solid group in 2024. But they should have been better considering the weapons on that side of the ball. That is why the group underwent a serious makeover in the offseason. Out is grey beard Geno Smith, and in is Comeback Player of the Year Sam Darnold. Veteran stars DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett got the boot and were replaced by Cooper Kupp, and former first-round pick Jaxon Smith-Njigba will be their new WR1. They also added the draft’s most athletic QB in Alabama star Jalen Milroe to back Darnold up next season.
18. Chicago Bears
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The Chicago Bears’ offense had a bit of fool’s gold early in the year as rookie QB Caleb Williams seemed like he could avoid a lot of the pitfalls of being a first-year starter in the NFL. However, as the season progressed, the unit fell apart, and there were even rumblings that the young signal caller might get benched.
They know if Williams fails, it will set them back for years. That is why they have focused on making some big O-line additions (Drew Dalman, Jonah Jackson, and Joe Thuney). Furthermore, they got him another weapon in the pass game with first-round tight end Colston Loveland.
19. Pittsburgh Steelers
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Once Russell Wilson took over as QB in Week 7, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense developed a lot of momentum. The run game remained solid, but the passing attack became a viable threat to opposing defenses each week. Unfortunately, that strong play disappeared late in the season. After months of speculation, they replaced Wilson with league legend Aaron Rodgers. They also shipped George Pickens to Dallas and added former Seahawks star DK Metcalf. Four-year man Jaylen Warren is also the favorite to replace Najee Harris after he departed for LA in free agency.
20. Las Vegas Raiders
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Expectations were not high for the Las Vegas Raiders’ offense last season. And the unit delivered on those sad assumptions all year. The run game offered next to nothing, the blocking wasn’t good, and Gardner Minshew and Aidan O’Connell suffered major injuries because of it.
However, they made some nice additions this offseason to turn the unit around. Under the guidance of a new head coach and general manager, they added Seahawks star Geno Smith and rock-solid veteran RB Raheem Mostert. In Round 1 of the draft, they also added stud back Ashton Jeanty to potentially give Vegas a nasty one-two punch in the backfield.
21. Minnesota Vikings
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The Minnesota Vikings’ offense was one of the biggest surprises of 2024. Former draft bust Sam Darnold had a career-redefining season, and veteran running back Aaron Jones gave the unit much-needed balance out of the backfield. Yet, while Jones will be back next season, Darnold took his talents to Seattle in free agency. Despite having some strong veteran options on the trade and free agent market, they will roll the dice and go with 2024 first-round pick JJ McCarthy. Putting a lot of pressure on the former Michigan star.
22. New York Jets
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There was a lot of hope and hype surrounding Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets’ offense last season. Yet despite some talented weapons, the unit never took off (pun intended) in 2024. It’s why the future Hall of Famer and his expensive pal Davante Adams were sent packing this offseason. New head coach Aaron Glen has a major challenge ahead, but some nice weapons to work with. In the spring, they made a big splash in adding Bears and Steelers veteran Justin Fields to be their new QB. However, he has struggled at times early in camp.
23. Atlanta Falcons
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The Atlanta Falcons’ offense had a lot of potential in 2024. Unfortunately, they ended up being one of the biggest disappointments of the season despite some good talent. It is why Kirk Cousins was benched despite getting a huge free-agent contract. However, rookie Michael Penix played very well late in the season and has created renewed hope in the ATL.
24. Arizona Cardinals
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The Arizona Cardinals’ offense had the pieces to be a pretty good unit. Unfortunately, that did not show up much in the first half of the season. However, over the final month-plus of the campaign, the group led by Kyler Murray started to get some momentum and played much better. They needed to add some impact pieces on O during the offseason, but failed to do so. They will have to hope Marvin Harrison Jr. takes a big step forward in his sophomore season.
25. Carolina Panthers
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After being benched earlier in the year and then getting his starting spot back, Bryce Young showed major growth when he was given back the starting job. While he didn’t fill up the stat over the second half of the season, he gave Carolina Panthers management reason to believe the former No. 1 overall pick still can be the future of their organization.
In the offseason, they signed former Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle, and, in the draft, they landed the best receiver in this year’s class, Arizona star Tetairoa McMillan. On paper, this offense should be better next season.
26. Jacksonville Jaguars
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The Jacksonville Jaguars’ offense was a major disappointment this past season. Even when former No. 1 overall pick Trevor Lawrence was available, they struggled. The hope will be that new head coach Liam Coen and his staff can help elevate a group that has solid pieces and was formidable a couple of seasons ago. With the addition of Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter, Jacksonville has the set up to be better in 2025.
27. New England Patriots
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The New England Patriots’ offense was an unsurprising disappointment for much of the 2024 season. But it wasn’t the fault of rookie QB Drake Maye. He played as well as he could with the pieces around him on the roster and in the coaching staff. It is why they brought franchise great Mike Vrabel in to be their new head coach. In the draft, they gave their young QB some protection by taking the top lineman in this year’s class, Will Campbell, and adding Georgia center Jared Wilson in Round 3. They will also hope the addition of former Bills star Stefon Diggs can add some life to the passing game.
28. Indianapolis Colts
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The Indianapolis Colts’ offense entered the season hopeful that 2023 first-round pick Anthony Richardson could take a step forward and show signs of being a franchise QB. However, that never happened. Now, he’s competing for the starting spot with Giants draft bust Daniel Jones. For whoever is the starting QB this season, they will have a nice additional weapon in Penn State star tight end Tyler Warren.
29. New York Giants
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The New York Giants’ offense was a mess for all of 2024. Despite hopes that Daniel Jones could return to the player he was a few seasons ago, he never recaptured that form and was eventually benched and cut by the team. Tackle Andrew Thomas and stud receiver Malik Nabers were the only players carrying their weight last season.
To address their offensive struggles, they added future Hall of Famer Russell Wilson and, in Round 1 of the draft, took Ole Miss star Jaxson Dart. Plus, they picked up Arizona State star Cam Skattebo in Round 4. On paper, this unit should be better in 2025.
30. Tennessee Titans
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The Tennessee Titans’ offense was one of the worst in the NFL all season long, and it is a huge reason why they had the No. 1 overall pick in April. In the 2025 NFL Draft, they selected what they hope will be his replacement in Miami, star Cam Ward. He will also not have any competition for the job after former starter Will Levis underwent season-ending shoulder surgery in July. A huge amount of pressure is on the young QB, but he has shown some nice progress in his first NFL summer.
31. New Orleans Saints
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The New Orleans Saints never lived up to expectations in 2024 despite some talented weapons. They will now hope new head coach Kellen Moore can get much more out of this ground in 2025. While they added Brandin Cook and top pick Kelvin Banks Jr, they have a mess at QB after Derek Carr shockingly retired in the spring. Rookie Tyler Shough will likely be thrust into the starting job. Putting the Saints in a position where they have to hope he turns into the biggest late-round QB gem from the draft.
32. Cleveland Browns
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The Cleveland Browns’ offense was one of the worst in the NFL last season as Deshaun Watson’s downward spiral into mediocrity hit new levels. After a huge setback to his injured Achilles will have him miss the first month of the season, the team added Kenny Pickett and Joe Flacco early in the offseason. Then they shockingly added two more in the draft in Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders. Creating a messy situation in the QB room this summer.
Making matters worse is rookie Quinshon Judkins was expected to get a prominent role on offense as their lead back, but a recent arrest has thrown his rookie season into limbo.
NFL Offense Rankings FAQ
Who is the #1 NFL offense?
The Baltimore Ravens had, arguably, the best NFL offense in 2024 and led the league in total yards (424.9 per game) during the regular season. However, a case can be made for the Detroit Lions as the best in the game, as they finished the regular season scoring the most points per game (33.2).
Who led the NFL in rushing in 2024-25?
After 18 weeks, former New York Giants star and current Philadelphia Eagles monster Saquon Barkley finished the year with 2,005 yards.
Who was the worst offense in the NFL?
With the regular season now over, the New York Giants had the worst offense in the NFL based on stats. The team was the second-worst in the league in points per game (16.1) and third-worst in total yards per game (294.8).
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