Theyre still a very good offensive line, but Im not seeing greatness just yet. The Chargers realized it and did something about it, snagging what might be the best center in the league during free agency (Corey Linsley), and then drafting left tackle Rashawn Slater in the first round, as well as Brenden Jaimes in the fifth round. This table explained. Well, just 27.7 percent of the yardage they totaled was before contact, which ranked as the fifth-lowest mark in the NFL. Detroit Lions, 29% Pittsburgh Steelers, 41% You cant look at last years numbers for the Raiders offensive line because there are so many moving parts, but even if you did, they created just 1.26 yards before contact for their running backs, the eighth-worst mark in the league. -Los Angeles Rams (PFF rank - No. Smith has proved himself on the field, too, notching 20 tackles for loss and 12.5 sacks for the ferocious Georgia defense in his four years at the school. Seattle Seahawks It's just his luck (and that of fantasy managers) that he ends up on a team with another starting-caliber running back in Kareem Hunt. 2021 NFL pass-rushing, run-stopping, blocking Still, on paper, the Chiefs have a top-five left side in LT Orlando Brown and LG Joe Thuney. But what they did was add an extremely disappointing Pat Elflein, a horrendous Cam Erving, and then offensive linemen with their third- and sixth-round picks. Arizona was sneakily one of the better pass-pro units in the NFL last season. Skip Pittsburgh Steelers Cleveland Browns, 72% 23. 2. Adding Landon Dickerson in the second round was great, as he should be an upgrade over the rapidly declining Jason Peters at guard. 15. 17. They will return the whole unit in 2021. With Ali Marpet on the interior, they have some rock-solid pieces, though I still believe they could upgrade from both Alex Cappa and Ryan Jensen. How are the Steelers down this far considering Ben Roethlisberger was sacked just 13 times? Well, thats a large part of the reason his average depth of target was so short; he was getting the ball out. Have they finally gotten it right? Cleveland Browns, 50% Here's everything we know, The paths of KD and Kyrie: How one month changed three franchises and two superstar legacies, From bubble struggles to NCAA seed improvement, why these final weekend games matter, Foden's return to form helps mask De Bruyne's troubles, Ratings: Fofana 8/10 as Chelsea pick up first league win in six. If not for the question marks surrounding Carson Wentz's health (and, well, whether he's actually any good or not) and elite guard Quenton Nelson's status, the tandem of Taylor and the line he's running behind would leapfrog Kamara and the Saints. They created just 1.05 yards before contact for their running backs last year, which ranked as the second-worst mark in the league. Brett Whitefield @BGWhitefield. To join our email list and get notified when we launch the 2023-24 NFL section (probably late May), register for a free account. While last year's first-round rookie Austin Jackson didnt play as well as they had hoped, second-rounder Robert Hunt was a stud early on. NFL Week 15 Offensive Line Rankings. Some teams have lost players and havent done much to replace them, which will impact their grade. They went from being poor in both pass protection and run-blocking to being arguably a top-10 unit in both. New Orleans Saints 10. While there are things more important, offensive line play has a direct impact on the type of success a running back will have. He's expected to lead this backfield going forward, and the boost to his ADP of late reflects that. No guarantees are made for any specific outcome. New York Giants, 54% 2021 Offensive Line Rankings: 10-1 While those guys have taken some steps forward, the Falcons could quite possibly be again in a situation where they are starting two rookies in Jalen Mayfield and Drew Dalman. Buffalo Bills, 31% Cleveland Browns While the Rams unit did take a major step back toward the good after a dreadful 2019 season, there are question marks here. Kancey likely padded his wallet Thursday, too, running a 4.67-second 40-yard dash. We'll go 1-32 based on projected PBWR for 2021, using ESPN fantasy analyst Mike Clay's offensive line starter projections to give us each team's starting five. Tyrell Crosby is also an above-average swing tackle, giving the Lions very valuable depth. 2022 Basic Offensive Line Stats | Football Outsiders 2020-21. 7. These stats are explained further here. Arizona Cardinals 11. The potential of this group is there though and assuming those guys take even a modest step forward, the Broncos unit, led by Garett Boles, should be pretty good and at least a unit that wont tank the offense. With Jonah Williams at left tackle, free agent Riley Reiff at right tackle, and second-round pick Jackson Carman at guard, they might have a formidable group for the first time in five years. Its not just running backs wholl feel it, either, as quarterbacks are impacted quite a bit by offensive line play, too. This is not the first time we have heard this story with the Cowboys either. Still, its not a bad thing that they went out and snagged Alex Mack on a one-year deal in free agency, and then drafted Aaron Banks in the second round in order to beef up the interior of the line. Humphries and Kelvin Beachum in 2020 helped make up for that, creating plenty of yards before contact for the running backs, though the offensive scheme certainly helps that. That resurgence Atlanta Falcons, 34% Indianapolis Colts, 72% 2021 Draft Kit: View printable cheat sheets, sleepers & mistakes to avoid >>, Subscribe:Apple Podcasts|Spotify|Google Podcasts|Stitcher|SoundCloud|iHeartRadio. Wyatt Davis could also compete for the left guard job in Year One if he wins, all five of the Vikings starters will be 25 years old or younger. You think it was Ezekiel Elliott who declined? The fact that they have all five linemen returning definitely gives them a bump, though. Without further ado, here is my earnest attempt at ranking every NFL teams offensive line, 1 through 32. 30 overall prospect in the Class of 2023. At 250 pounds, Young timed 4.43 At 250 pounds, Young timed 4.43 seconds in the 40-yard dash, a good mark for a receiver and a great time for an edge rusher.He timed a swift 7.19 seconds in the three-cone, touched 38 inches in the vertical 26) Minnesota Vikings. What we know is McCarthy repeatedly pointed to how the running game was used in 2022 as a sign of things to come and even expressed a disinterest in offensive ranking. To join our email list and get notified when we launch the 2023-24 NFL section (probably late May), register for a free account. 17. 15. They are also very productive in the run game. OL Rankings | 21-32. Brown played his best football in New England before signing a massive deal with the Raiders. Now imagine what would happen if Hunt were to go down, or if the Browns realize Chubb doesn't need a breather that often. Pittsburgh Steelers, 28% 17. If those additions lead to more consistency on the inside, look out. Little should be able to compete for one of the starting tackle jobs and at worst provide better depth than years past. Cincinnati Bengals, 29% 2023 NFL Combine Risers: Byron Young, Owen Pappoe, and Lukas Indianapolis Colts, 36% 10. 2021 NFL Standings & Team Stats - Pro Football Stats, Lions offensive line Brown might finally have some help. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, 31. 2023 NFL Scouting Combine Preview: Offensive Line. 9): Kyle Shanahan could probably turn me into a 1,000-yard rusher (okay, maybe 800), but fantasy managers once again have to try and guess which of the 9ers' running backs will provide the most fantasy production on a week-to-week basis. Pancake central! Arizona Cardinals, 61% They drafted Walker Little in the second round as what may be Robinsons replacement, but hes not guaranteed to be an upgrade. Tennessee Titans, 33% Green Bay Packers, 66% They also went out and snagged Ereck Flowers, whos been much better as a guard than a failed tackle, giving them depth on the interior. There are certainly questions on this offensive line, but its possible theyre a top-12 unit this time next year. Not Travon Walker. Unfortunately for them, it hasnt worked out as well as they would hope. The expected starters are listed along with their 2020 PBWR rank (if they qualified). Washington Football Team, 63% This will probably come as a shock to many as the Steelers having a good offensive line has been almost as consistent as having to pay taxes each year. Adding Wyatt Davis in the third round was one of my favorite picks they made in the draft, and he should prove to be an upgrade on the interior of the line right away. DALLAS COWBOYS (No Change). With 14.5 sacks and 27.5 tackles for loss in the past two seasons, Kancey's production showed up on the field in a big way. 19. FTN's Brett Whitefield ranks all 32 NFL offensive lines heading into the 2021 NFL season for betting purposes. Theyll move Germain Ifedi from guard to right tackle, which is likely to be a downgrade from Massie. After seeing what happened to the franchise in last season's Super Bowl (Patrick Mahomes was sacked three times and seemed to be running for his life on every other play), the Chiefs rightly retooled and revamped their offensive line. 13 overall last year, as Tristan Wirfs was among the best right tackles in the game his rookie season. I was surprised to see the Lions' line ranked so highly when doing research for this list, as it seems like nothing but negativity comes out of that team. 11. (It also helps that their inhuman quarterback makes inhuman plays that make their job easier.). That Patriots seemingly have good OL play in perpetuity. Atlanta Falcons, 67% WebGet all 32 NFL team offense stats on LINEUPS, including total offense, rushing offense, passing offense, and more. The main portions of the NFL offseason are in the rearview mirror, at least the player acquisition stage. They also produced the fourth-most yards before contact per carry (non-QB runs) with a mark of 1.92. Most peoples idea of building an offensive line doesnt look anything like the way the Bills did it. The Cincinnati Bengals, 71% Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images. Because nobody should be compared to Aaron Donald, the Kancey athletic comp is more like Ed Oliver. The Panthers didnt do much in free agency but did add three rookies that I like in Brady Christensen, Deonte Brown and David Moore. These questions and moving parts certainly hurt their grade. The other three starters will be returning. 13. The Titans offensive line did not play up to its ceiling last season, in large part due to a mess at offensive tackle, with Taylor Lewan missing most of the season, and Isaiah Wilson, who was slated to replace free agent departure Jack Conklin, missing essentially all of the season before being shipped out of town. Here's everything we know, QB Young 5-10 1/8, 204 pounds at NFL combine, Sources: Patriots tell QB Hoyer he's being cut, Horns' Robinson: Versatility worthy of early pick, Jones: Not fixated on Cowboys' drought, just '23, Sources: Raiders plan franchise tag for Jacobs, WR Addison to Steelers' Pickett: 'Come get me', Wolverines' Turner wows with 4.26 40 at combine, Top QB prospect Levis eager to unleash 'cannon', Everything you need to know about Geno Smith's contract negotiations. His wonky pass-pro technique got abused in his rookie campaign as he gave up double-digit sacks in the process. With Andrew Norwell, Brandon Linder and A.J. 2021 NFL Advanced Stats | Pro-Football-Reference.com Please be aware that quarterbacks bear responsibility for some of their own sacks and these metrics are not a pure rating of pass protection. The Rams lost starting center Austin Blythe to the Chiefs, and stud left tackle Andrew Whitworth is another year older, now 39. The Jets have to prove it on the field before they climb the list a ton, but it's easy to look at Mekhi Becton and Alijah Vera-Tucker and be enthused about where this is headed. 31. 10. That said, this is still a unit that features absolute studs in LT Tyron Smith and RG Zack Martin and also has solid players in RT Lael Collins and C Tyler Biadasz. New York Giants Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | Responsible Gaming. This offensive line took a hit during the offseason when they lost long-time starting center Corey Linsley and right tackle Rick Wagner. Im sure many will give me slack for this one but hear me out. 32. Based on regression analysis, the Adjusted Line Yards formula takes all running back carries and assigns responsibility to the offensive line based on the following percentages: These numbers are then adjusted based on down, distance, situation, opponent, and the difference in rushing average between shotgun compared to standard formations. Las Vegas Raiders, 67% Their line is well below average, and the running backs did nothing to help them look better last year, averaging just 2.46 yards after contact, the second-lowest mark in football. Whether it be outside zone, inside zone, duo/gap, or counter/power the Browns have the versatility to keep defenses guessing. Continuity on the offensive line is arguably one of the most important factors in terms of year over year success. The Vikings have not been shy about trying to improve their offensive line over the past five years. While young, they were better in run-blocking than they were pass-blocking good news for Kamara. 5. This overhaul started with the big trade for Orlando Brown Jr., and they continued with the addition of star left guard, Joe Thuney. Houston Texans, 54% Justin Pugh and Justin Murray up the middle isnt the best duo at guard, but the play of D.J. Green Bay Packers Check out the 2020 leaderboard here. After the failed first-round pick that was Isaiah Wilson, the Titans had to try and replace Jack Conklin once again in this years draft, selecting Dillon Radunz in the second round. Despite a brutal 2020 season as a whole, the Lions had sneakily good offensive line play all season, especially from their LT through C positions, featuring Taylor Decker, Jonah Jackson and Frank Ragnow. In 2020, the Steelers OL was poor in just about every facet of the game, and the team didnt do much to negate losing two starters in the offseason. For instance, many fantasy football players know that Kenyan Drake is now on the Raiders, but most cant tell you Pro Bowl center Alex Mack went from the Falcons to the 49ers this offseason or that the Bears will have two new starting tackles. Kentucky switched offensive coordinators and lost some key talent at receiver and offensive line. 8. Ive been hard on Donovan Smith, but hes slowly improved the last two years, and is a competent starting left tackle. 27. They signed tons of offensive linemen this offseason, but no one really of note. New York Giants, 29% NHL trade deadline: Winners and losers, including the Bruins, Devils and Bruce Boudreau? 27. 23. They dont necessarily have a stud to hang their hat on, but they dont have anyone getting whooped on a down-to-down basis either. 12. 30. However, Christian Darrisaw is my favorite pick they have made on the OL in some time. Both LeCroy and Georgia offensive lineman Devin Willock were killed in the crash, and Carter is facing up to 12 months in jail and a $1,000 fine if found guilty. window.PLAYERCARDS_CONFIG={affiliateCode:"fpros_cards"}; Copyright 2010- FantasyPros.com A truly elite quarterback can carry an entire offense but for most teams, its important to consider the weapons, depth, offensive line, coaching scheme and how everything adds up together. Team. A team with a low ranking in Adjusted Line Yards but a high ranking in Open Field Yards generally allows runners to get past the defensive line but the linebackers and secondary are good at pursuit and tackling.