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0 of 32Offense is more fun.The big plays, the game-winning drives, the points—everyone loves a dynamic offense. And it's playing a bigger and bigger role for championship teams. The Kansas City Chiefs are the latest example that you don't need a soul-crushing defense to win a championship.If you have enough firepower and can outscore everyone, you've got a shot every week in the .It's why the Cincinnati Bengals, who finished 2-14 last season, are elated to wind up with Joe Burrow. The quarterback led an LSU team traditionally known for its dominant defense to a national title with the most high-flying offense in college football.In the NFL, a lot comes down to quarterback play, but that isn't the only factor. There are a few other elements at play:This season, another element may play a bigger role than usual: continuity. The COVID-19 pandemic has the sports world in a state of uncertainty. Teams that have players and/or coaches who are familiar with each other are likely at an advantage.Teams' 2019 stats—including from Football Outsiders, yards per play and offensive points per game—formed a baseline for these rankings. However, free-agency additions and each team's draft played an important part when projecting how much of that success will carry over.&nbsp;&nbsp;1 of 32PositivesNegatives2 of 32PositivesNegatives3 of 32PositivesNegatives4 of 32PositivesNegativesLeonard Fournette is one of the best skill players on the roster. However, the team has reportedly at least once. If he is on the way out, the depth behind him at running back is uninspiring.5 of 32PositivesNegatives6 of 32PositivesNegatives7 of 32PositivesNegatives8 of 32Offensive Coordinator: Pat Shurmur&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;PositivesThis team would be easy to overrate. There's a lot of reason for excitement as Denver has assembled a promising young core of talent. Young is the key word, though. Quarterback Drew Lock looked impressive in his five-game stint as a rookie. Denver drafted a fun duo of receivers in Jerry Jeudy and KJ Hamler. Courtland Sutton has emerged as one of the best young wideouts in the league.Noah Fant was one of their top draft picks in 2019, and tight ends tend to blossom after year one. While Jeudy and Hamler may not reach their potential in one season, Fant could emerge as a more reliable option. His stronger-than-most rookie season should make them hopeful for even bigger things in 2020.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;NegativesDon't be shocked if the Broncos are in the top 10 of this list next season. On weeks when Jeudy and Hamler showcase their potential and Lock is feeling it, they could look that way. But there's bound to be a lot of growing pains with a nucleus as young as the Broncos' will be.The Melvin Gordon III signing might not be as exciting as it looked in the offseason. The former Charger is a big name from a divisional rival, but he wasn't a very efficient back last season, only averaging 3.8 yards per carry. The Chargers essentially chose Austin Ekeler over him for a reason.9 of 32Offensive Coordinator: PositivesNegatives10 of 32PositivesNegatives11 of 32PositivesNegativesIt's beginning to look like quarterback Jared Goff isn't worth his massive contract. Yes, the offensive line played poorly last season, but he struggled (16 interceptions, 86.5 passer rating and ) with the most responsibility he's had in his career.12 of 32PositivesNegatives13 of 32PositivesNegatives14 of 32PositivesNegativesWhile the offensive line is mostly solid, one player can bring down the whole unit. It would have been nice to get a replacement for Sam Tevi, who received a from PFF last year and gave up eight sacks. They'll need better play out of him if the offensive line is to perform well in 2020.15 of 32Greg Olson&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;PositivesNegatives16 of 32PositivesNegatives17 of 32PositivesNegativesThe offensive line has some talent with Dion Dawkins and brings back Quinton Spain, but as a whole, it is not that exciting. The Bills finished 21st in PFF's last season and didn't do much to improve.18 of 32PositivesNegatives19 of 32Positives but he was fifth in the league in Negatives20 of 32Offensive Coordinator: PositivesNegatives21 of 32PositivesNegativesThere also isn't much depth at receiver. Rashard Higgins is coming back as the presumed third receiver, but Stefanski and the Vikings were one of only two teams that used 21 personnel (two running backs, one tight end) more than any other personnel groupings, per . They even played more 12 personnel than the widely used 11 personnel last season. Hooper and fellow tight ends David Njoku and rookie Harrison Bryant could be the team's de facto third receiver at times.22 of 32PositivesNegatives23 of 32PositivesNegatives24 of 32Offensive Coordinator: PositivesNegatives25 of 32&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;PositivesIn other words, the offense was just hitting its stride over the back half of the season.Then the Cardinals added one of the most talented receivers in the league in DeAndre Hopkins without giving up any key players. Now Murray will be in Kingsbury's system for his second year with Drake returning at running back and Hopkins taking the load off Fitzgerald and the emerging Christian Kirk.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Negatives26 of 32PositivesNegatives27 of 32PositivesNegatives28 of 32PositivesNegatives29 of 32PositivesNegatives30 of 32PositivesNegatives31 of 32PositivesNegatives32 of 32PositivesNegatives🚨 SPORTS NEWS ➡️ YOUR INBOXThe latest in the sports world, emailed daily.Maybe laterX

0 of 32Offense is more fun.The big plays, the game-winning drives, the points—everyone loves a dynamic offense. And it's playing a bigger and bigger role for championship teams. The Kansas City Chiefs are the latest example that you don't need a soul-crushing defense to win a championship.If you have enough firepower and can outscore everyone, you've got a shot every week in the .It's why the Cincinnati Bengals, who finished 2-14 last season, are elated to wind up with Joe Burrow. The quarterback led an LSU team traditionally known for its dominant defense to a national title with the most...

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