NFL 2025: Where Have the Elite Rushing Teams Gone?
October 10, 2025 Unlike 2024, there's no single NFL team dominating on the ground this season, no obvious pattern of excellence, and no sure way to predict which backs or offenses will thrive. Traditional Powers Are Failing If you asked someone to name the best rushing teams in the NFL, you'd probably hear the usual suspects: Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, or Baltimore Ravens. These teams built their offenses around the run with elite backs and strong offensive lines. But that list would be wrong. Actual leaders in run success rate: Dallas Cowboys Washington Commanders Los Angeles Rams Minnesota Vikings Pittsburgh Steelers None of these teams are among traditional rushing powers, and their success in efficiency doesn't translate to dominance in total yards. Traditional powers this year: Eagles: 15th in run success rate, 25th in rushing yards 49ers: 26th in run success rate, 17th in rushing yards Ravens: 31st in run success rate, 29th in rushi...