Despite a tumultuous year, Kyle Shanahan's offense remains elite, with Brock Purdy leading the league in catchable targets to pass catchers. With George Kittle recovering from an Achilles tear and the receiver room in flux, Ricky Pearsall is a top breakout candidate, alongside potential free agent or draft additions.
In Carolina, the RB1 situation is up in the air. Rico Dowdle produced early in the season but saw production dip after Chuba Hubbard joined the team. With Dowdle set to become a free agent in March, the Panthers face a difficult decision on their backfield.