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What are the top-10 offenses in the NFL?
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What are the top-10 offenses in the NFL?

Breaking down the over-performing, under-performing and dominant groups in the league

Jon and I look back on our preseason projections for the top-10 offenses in the league and stack them up against the current EPA/play rankings. Where were we right? Where were we wrong? What makes a championship-worthy in 2025? How many of those groups are in the league?

  • The Colts exceeded expectations offensively this season. How did they do it, and why was it falling off/less likely to continue at that high level over a long period of time?

  • The Chiefs underlying numbers are still excellent, but the eye test often tells a different story

  • The Patriots & Cowboys are producing tons of downfield splash plays this season, representing massive turnarounds from last year and huge boosts to their EPA. How good has Drake Maye been, and how well-designed is the Cowboys offense for their personnel?

  • Discussing the consistent statistical barometers of high-end offensive play, including under-center volume, intermediate passing success and turn-the-back play action rates. How have the Bears and Bro…

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