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The NFL is all about offense nowadays. Fans love to see high-scoring games with both teams trading blows. For the past decade or so, it’s been all about the pass game, but in the past few years, we’ve seen teams starting to establish the run more and more. Just look at the last two Super Bowl champs. Neither of them would’ve won without a great rushing attack.

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It’s safe to say that to have a great offense in the NFL, you need a really good quarterback, receiver and running back. Today, we’ll be taking a look at NFL “big threes” to see who has the best combination of talent at those three positions.

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1. Los Angeles Rams

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Big Three: Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua, Kyren Williams

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There’s a reason the Los Angeles Rams had the best offense in football last season. Matthew Stafford won the MVP after he led the league in passing yards and touchdowns, and Puka Nacua had an all-time receiving season. Their run game wasn’t as strong as some of the other top offenses, but it was good enough to compliment their passing attack. They may not have the longevity some of these other have, given that Stafford is set to retire soon, but right now, they’re the best.

2. Cincinnati Bengals

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Big Three: Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, Chase Brown

When Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and Chase Brown are healthy, they are the second-best big three in the NFL. Burrow is a top-five quarterback in the league, and Chase has proven time and time again that he deserves to be in the conversation for the best wideout in football. Chase Brown isn’t a top-five back, but he’s so versatile, doing a ton of damage on the ground and through the air. Burrow’s struggled to stay on the field at times, but this trio is lethal when he’s out there.

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3. Detroit Lions

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Big Three: Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jahmyr Gibbs

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Nobody really refers to Jared Goff as one of the best quarterbacks in the league, but all he does is put up big numbers. Over the last four seasons, he’s thrown for 4,000+ yards in every single one, while throwing for 30+ touchdowns in three of them. He’s aided by having the best slot receiver in the league in Amon-Ra St. Brown and a rushing attack that’s led by one of the most dynamic running backs in football, Jahmyr Gibbs, but still, he’s a really good quarterback. Together, these three are deadly.

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4. San Francisco 49ers

Big Three: Brock Purdy, Mike Evans, Christian McCaffrey

This might be the most injury-prone trio on this list, but when these three are healthy, there’s no question they’re a top-five trio. We’ve seen what Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey can do together without an elite wideout, but now they have Mike Evans in the mix. I know he’s older, but he’s still one of the best receivers in the league. AND they have George Kittle at tight end. This offense is going to be terrifying for opposing defenses.

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5. Dallas Cowboys

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Big Three: Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, Javonte Williams

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I really struggled putting the Dallas Cowboys’ trio this low, but that just shows you how many great big threes their are in the NFL. Dak Prescott is still a top-seven quarterback in the NFL, CeeDee Lamb is fantastic when healthy and Javonte Williams proved he can be a true RB1 after a failed stint in Denver. And when you add George Pickens and Jake Ferguson to the mix, this offense gets even more deadly.

6. Buffalo Bills

Big Three: Josh Allen, D.J. Moore, James Cook

Josh Allen and James Cook led one of the best and most efficient offenses in the league last year, and they did it without a true WR1. Now they have one in D.J. Moore. His production dipped the past couple of years in Chicago, but he’s still a really good receiver who can give you 1,000+ yards. He’s probably the third-weakest receiver on this entire list, but Josh Allen and James Cook more than make up for that.

7. Philadelphia Eagles

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Big Three: Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, Saquon Barkley

The Philadelphia Eagles’ big three may not have looked great last year, but they dealt with some awful play calling. I expect them to be much better this year with Sean Mannion calling plays, and when they’re hot, there aren’t many trios that are better. I don’t think Jalen Hurts is a great quarterback, but he’s more than capable of putting up numbers when A.J. Brown and Saquon Barkley are rolling. We’ll see if they can re-enter the top-five after this year.

8. Baltimore Ravens

Big Three: Lamar Jackson, Zay Flowers, Derrick Henry

This may seem low for Baltimore, but after last year, they had to slide a bit. Lamar Jackson battled injuries, but even when he was on the field, he didn’t look as good as past years. Derrick Henry is still a great running back, but his age is beginning to show and he’s slowing down. And while Zay Flowers is a really solid wideout, he’s not on par with the others on this list. They’re still an electric big three, but they need to get younger at RB and better at WR.

9. Chicago Bears

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Big Three: Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze, Kyle Monangai

The Chicago Bears have a really exciting offensive core. Caleb Williams is one of the best young QBs in the NFL, Rome Odunze has flashed and will take over as WR1 this year and Kyle Monangai proved he can carry a heavy workload last season. Plus, they have Colston Loveland, who might be better than both Odunze and Monanagai. In a couple of years, the Bears could have a top-five big three in the NFL.

10. New York Giants

Big Three: Jaxson Dart, Malik Nabers, Cam Skattebo

The New York Giants’ big three aren’t too established. Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo don’t even have a full season of play under their belt and Malik Nabers missed pretty much all of last year with a torn ACL. However, they’re full of potential, and if they all keep trending upwards, they could be one of the best big threes in the NFL last season. I do think they need a second RB to pair with Skattebo, but when he’s healthy, he proved he’s one of the better young RBs in the league.

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Luke Hubbard is a NFL Analyst at EssentiallySports, recognized for his comprehensive coverage across the NCAA and NFL landscapes. An LSU graduate, Luke brings deep reporting experience as a writer for Know more

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