26. DALLAS COWBOYS (No Change). We know them for dominating in the run game, right? It's not what you want but hey, at least we know they'll be running behind a talented offensive line, providing a boost to their individual fantasy floors. AP Defensive Player of the Year: Chicago Bears, 71% While young, they were better in run-blocking than they were pass-blocking good news for Kamara. 14. Andrew Thomas was okay his rookie season and should continue to develop as a sturdy left tackle. 28. The combination of Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt combined to average a massive 3.55 yards after contact, which ranked as the second-highest mark in the league, making the line look that much better. But now we're focusing on pass-blocking Jump to: The return of Ronnie Stanley from injury is huge, plus Browns replacement Alejandro Villanueva might not be close to Brown's level, but he is an above-average player. New England Patriots, 33% From center to right tackle the Eagles have studs in each spot with Jason Kelce, Brandon Brooks and Lane Johnson. Now imagine what would happen if Hunt were to go down, or if the Browns realize Chubb doesn't need a breather that often. 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. Atlanta Falcons, 28% Houston Texans, 54% Will Anderson with a 4.69 40-yard dash with a 1.61 10-yard split.

Very good initial burst off the line of scrimmage shows in that 10-yard split. The Jets did try to grab interior lineman Dan Feeney, who should be considered a reclamation project after a failed rookie contract with the Chargers. Whether signing big-time free agents or spending Day 1/2 picks on offensive linemen, they have chucked resources at what has been their biggest weakness for a while. There are many moving parts, which means it could take time for them to gel, but the talent is there on this offensive line. 2023 NFL Scouting Combine: Day 2 Recap (Fantasy Football), NFL Free Agency Rumors & News: Tony Pollard, Tua Tagovailoa (2023 Fantasy Football), NFL Free Agency Rumors & News: Mac Jones, Josh Jacobs (2023 Fantasy Football), Dynasty Players to Give Up On (2023 Fantasy Football), 2023 NFL Draft Burning Questions: No. Lets rank every NFL offensive unit from 1 to 32 and look at why it matters for bettors in 2021, starting at the top with two very familiar teams. AP Offensive Player of the Year: Cooper Kupp. Minnesota Vikings, 34% 8): Will Darrell Henderson be able to handle a workhorse load? Minnesota Vikings, 54% The expected boost to their line should also, ideally, help Edwards-Helaire reach his vast potential. Pass protectionstats are explained further here. 32. That said, there is a serious reason for optimism. They went from being poor in both pass protection and run-blocking to being arguably a top-10 unit in both. Pitt DT Calijah Kancey officially ran a 4.67

That's the fastest time at the Combine for a DT since 2003 . Regardless of who is making the calls at the line of scrimmage, Kamara has the luxury of running behind an elite line. Philadelphia Eagles Find NFL defense rushing stats by team. New England Patriots, 37% Whatever the case, injuries made them look worse than they are, but we cant ignore that Tyron Smith is nearing the end, and when they lose him, this line doesnt look nearly as dominant. FTN's Brett Whitefield ranks all 32 NFL offensive lines heading into the 2021 NFL season for betting purposes. 27. The Jaguars waited until the last minute to franchise tag Cam Robinson, highlighting that they werent entirely convinced they wanted him to be the left tackle of their future, but they had no alternate plan and couldnt risk waiting to see if one was there at pick No. 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. It's hard to win a championship without having that foundational back. Miami Dolphins, 47%, 1. 23. 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. Austin Jackson and Robert Hunt were mediocre at best, while Solomon Kindley didnt live up to expectations on the interior. Kentucky switched offensive coordinators and lost some key talent at receiver and offensive line. Assuming the Eagles line stays healthy this year, it has a chance to be a phenomenal unit. When fully healthy, we all know this line can be one of, if not the, best in the league. 31. Try the FTN Parlay Calculator and FTN Prop Shop. To develop the rankings, I considered my own film study, our data here at FTN Data, and each team's depth chart top to bottom. They also added Kevin Zeitler in free agency, wholl give the interior of the line a nice boost. The 1.14 yards before contact they gave their running backs last year highlights that, as it was the fourth-lowest number in the league. Its not a shock to see 39.6 percent of the Patriots running backs yards came before contact, the sixth-highest mark in the league. per ESPN Stats & Info. Miami Dolphins, 71% Log in here. A low ranking in Adjusted Line Yards with a high ranking in Open Field Yards is often an indicator of a 3-4 defensive scheme, though there are exceptions. That is exactly what the Buccaneers are working with in 2021, the same exact starting five (in fact, the same exact starting 22 from the Super Bowl) they had in 2020. Carolina Panthers, 68% Arizona Cardinals, 70% Pittsburgh Steelers, 67% Offensive tackles Jack Conklin and Jedrick Wills were perfect complements to a beastly interior that arguably features three players who are all top-5 at their respective positions in Joel Bitonio, J.C. Tretter and Wyatt Teller. Denver Broncos, 70% That said, as much as we want D'Andre Swift to be a workhorse, we will have to deal with him sharing work once again. That hasn't happened yet, be it due to injury or workload or offensive environment or all of the above. Those are impressive numbers for an interior lineman, and Kancey may have solidified a first-round draft stock. Id describe their offensive line as average that can become above average if Darrisaw proves he can hang at left tackle in the NFL. All told, the additions combined with their established linemen give the Chiefs one of the best lines in the league. Unfortunately, we don't have answers to those questions right now, so they fall to eighth place. 2021 Draft Kit: View printable cheat sheets, sleepers & mistakes to avoid >>, Subscribe:Apple Podcasts|Spotify|Google Podcasts|Stitcher|SoundCloud|iHeartRadio. If we A) knew that the Patriots were going to give Harris a workhorse role and B) knew that Harris without a shadow of a doubt could be an elite workhorse, New England could crack the top 5 on this list. The best part, however, is that CEH's ADP (23.6) hasn't ballooned the way it did last year. The main portions of the NFL offseason are in the rearview mirror, at least the player acquisition stage. WebGet all 32 NFL team offense stats on LINEUPS, including total offense, rushing offense, passing offense, and more. Cleveland Browns, 72% Philadelphia Eagles, 74% 6. Indianapolis Colts, 60% The Panthers didnt do much in free agency but did add three rookies that I like in Brady Christensen, Deonte Brown and David Moore. Something to remember with all of these outstanding EDGE testing numbers at the NFL Combine

Your favorite pass rusher was likely a great tester. 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. Have they finally gotten it right? Stat to know:Bears ranked bottom third in both average time to pressure (2.25 seconds) and yards before contact on non-QB runs (1.27). He's expected to lead this backfield going forward, and the boost to his ADP of late reflects that. We made mention of the Ravens trading Orlando Brown Jr. to the Chiefs. Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images. Los Angeles Rams, 68% New York Giants, 29% Teams that need help getting after the quarterback are going to be very, very intrigued by Anderson. PRWR: Players | Team The Bucs found a steal at No. Los Angeles Chargers, 30% Biggest takeaway from the first day of the combine is the training and development players are experiencing in college these days is incredible. For more from Mike, check out hisarchiveand follow him@MikeTagliereNFL. 14. It helps that they get Richie Incognito back, but this is certainly a work in progress. The expected starters are listed along with their 2020 PBWR rank (if they qualified). From Myles Garrett to Odell Beckham Jr. to Denzel Ward to Nick Chubb, Cleveland's roster is loaded. 25. We'll see if Jalen Hurts being named Week 1 starter with a full offseason of work under his belt will help Sanders' bottom line, but one thing that will undoubtedly help is his offensive line being fully healthy. Tennessee Titans, 69% Name. Jawaan Taylor was supposed to be a steal in the second round a few years back, but he hasnt looked like it. 2. New England Patriots Will the draft picks of Spencer Brown and Tommy Doyle provide depth, or will they move one of them to guard? The fact that they have all five linemen returning definitely gives them a bump, though. On paper, this might actually be the most improved unit in the league with the addition of stud Corey Linsley, first-round pick Rashawn Slater and versatile guard/tackle Matt Feiler, who will all join Bryan Bulaga, the only likely 2020 starter returning, to form potentially the best unit the Chargers have had in years. Unfortunately for them and for Taylor, an electric young running back, we just don't know what this offense will deliver come Week 1, hence Taylor's fall in Yahoo ADP. 18. 16. There was an average of 21.13 Offensive Holding penalties per team league wide. Stat to know: The Saints ranked third in the NFL in yards before contact per carry with a mark of 1.99 (non-QB runs). The combination of James Daniels and Cody Whitehair is solid on the interior, but there are just too many questions about the most important positions to trust this line. Los Angeles Rams Offensive Line rankings by PFF ; 2021 Yahoo Running Back Rankings. Little should be able to compete for one of the starting tackle jobs and at worst provide better depth than years past. Jacksonville Jaguars, 70% Kancey likely padded his wallet Thursday, too, running a 4.67-second 40-yard dash. 1 considering the departure of Orlando Brown, who was a massive presence for them. 19. CLE | DAL | DEN | DET | GB | HOU | IND 32. 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. If you look at how the unit performed in the run game, however, you can start to convince yourself that at minimum, some type of change was needed. 15. Cincinnati Bengals, 49% Injuries completely wrecked the Cowboys' season in 2020. and Las Vegas' offensive line is a work in progress. Stat to know:In 2020, the Packers OL produced the highest time to pressure per dropback with a mark of 2.67. After passing on offensive tackles in the draft, they were able to land Eric Fisher in free agency, but hes not likely to be ready for Week 1 after suffering an Achilles tear during the playoffs. Jacksonville Jaguars, 39% 2. 5. The Patriots also got Trenton Brown back via trade, so hell slot in at RT. You don't currently have any notifications. If everyone meshes together, the Lions will sport one of the most powerful, talented lines in the league. Insane athlete who loves ball and the process. 17. Also, you cant mention the Packers OL without talking about David Bakhtiari, arguably the league's best pass protector. 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. Jaguars won't spend big, but here are five players they could target in free agency, The most memorable pre-NFL draft workouts ever: Coaches, scouts, execs make their picks, 2023 NFL franchise tag tracker: Raiders tag Josh Jacobs, the NFL's rushing leader. 32. Dion Dawkins and Daryl Williams are solid tackles that Id even call above average. Can Taylor Lewan stay healthy and on the field? No guarantees are made for any specific outcome. They replaced him at right tackle with Alexander Villanueva whos played his entire career at left tackle, so the transition may be more than most realize. Right tackle was still a big question mark after James tore his Achilles this offseason, and was then released from the team, but the Bears made life easier on the Broncos by releasing Bobby Massie, who will walk in and start right away. Explore sample content below to see what you're missing. Kansas City Chiefs, 74% They will return the whole unit in 2021. Expect him to get at least a slight bump. Just having Jackson at quarterback makes the jobs of the line and the RBs much easier. 30. Growing pains due to a youth movement has definitely been the story of the past two seasons in Atlanta after selecting two OL in the first round in 2019. The Dolphins invested a lot in their offensive line last year, though they didnt land any superstars out of the gate. Pancake central! They let Ereck Flowers walk this offseason, which creates a void they hope to fill with Liam Eichenberg? Los Angeles Rams, 35% 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. Indianapolis Colts, 31% To join our email list and get notified when we launch the 2023-24 NFL section (probably late May), register for a free account. 20. The unit they had in place last year gave their running backs a league-worst 1.03 yards before contact. Read more about our pass-game metrics and run-game metrics. NE | NO | NYG | NYJ | PHI | PIT | SF Still, we cant forget Whitworth, their best offensive lineman, is going to be 40 at the end of this year and may decline rapidly. 5. The Broncos were just OK in both pass-blocking and run-blocking last season but dealt with the growing pains of young players Dalton Risner and Lloyd Cushenberry in the starting lineup. Las Vegas Raiders 27. Just ask Cowboys fans how Erving at left tackle works out. The Bills OL unit is a great example of what a collection of five guys who are average to good can do. Unlike the Buccaneers, the Chiefs are not working with any sort of continuity along the offensive line in fact, they will be starting five brand new players there. Michael Onwenu, who played out of his mind as a rookie in 2020, is that guy for the upcoming season. This table explained. However, it is important to understand that these ratings only somewhat separate the offensive line from the running backs. Fantasy managers who have already drafted Alvin Kamara (or who plan to) rejoiced when it was announced that Jameis Winston would be the starter for the New Orleans Saints. If those additions lead to more consistency on the inside, look out. Join our Discord to Chat with Experts and FantasyPros Subscribers >>. Seattle Seahawks, 39% You think it was Ezekiel Elliott who declined? Tennessee Titans, 56% Ok, sure, I get it, lets shake it up. Having Duane Brown at left tackle is certainly a score booster, as its the most important position on the line, even if theres not another above average player (maybe Jackson now) on the line. No need to blab further on this. 32. Scroll left and right for additional columns. 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. 20. 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. 11. 13. Arizona Cardinals, 29% Houston Texans, 31% Theyre still a very good offensive line, but Im not seeing greatness just yet. They lost Kevin Zeitler in free agency, which created a void they really didnt repair, but maybe they slide Solder or Matt Peart to guard? That question moves them down the list, but theyre still a top-tier unit who created the fifth-most yards before contact for their running backs. WebDiscover NFL team overall stats and rankings throughout the season. While there are things more important, offensive line play has a direct impact on the type of success a running back will have. They went out and essentially rebuilt their line, adding Kyle Long and Joe Thuney in free agency, then trading for Orlando Brown to take the place of Eric Fisher, and finishing it off by drafting both Creed Humphrey (second round) and Trey Smith (sixth round). RBWR: Players | Team, 1. 16. Houston Texans, 65%, 2021 NFL pass-rushing, run-stopping, blocking leaderboard: Win rate rankings, The future of the NFL combine: Is there really a chance it could end forever? SAN Well, that sort of started to change in 2020, and 2021 looks even better for the Seahawks with the addition of Gabe Jackson, a good-not-great player. 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. 31. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 70% Byron Young also looked like a special athlete, testing incredibly well. 8. Of course, talking about the Ravens line and their running back is probably a moot point. Finally, we normalize the numbers so that the league average for Adjusted Line Yards per carry is the same as the league average for RB yards per carry. After aggressively attacking the offensive line after the 2019 season, the Browns unit quickly rose to the top of the NFL. It seems likely with Jake Matthews and Kaleb McGary on the edge. 4. The 49ers interior group dealt with injuries en masse last season, and as a result they added Alex Mack in free agency and Aaron Banks via the draft. Jason Kelce is a year older, but the rest of the line provides a solid balance between pass-blocking and run-blocking. 2023 NFL Scouting Combine Preview: Offensive Line. The big question here is how fast Eric Fisher can return from his Achilles injury and how effective he will be. 7. 8. 4. This service is intended for adult audiences. 30 overall prospect in the Class of 2023. Chicago Bears, 41% 26) Minnesota Vikings. Its possible they move Hunt to the interior and place Eichenberg at tackle. Baltimore Ravens, 41% That kicks Onwenu inside to join Shaq Mason and David Andrews for what is one of the most well-rounded offensive lines in the game. San Francisco 49ers, 46% The offensive tackle position remains the biggest question mark here, presumably leading the Jaguars to grab Walker Little in the second round of this year's draft. When your quarterback says hes tired of getting hit and wants more protection, thats a problem. Power Success Rate. The rest of the Giants OL left a lot to be desired as well and with no upgrades this offseason, it's hard to see a path to improvement outside of accelerated development from Thomas. Not Travon Walker. While Teven Jenkins was one of my favorite prospects in this draft class, losing both starting offensive tackles isnt a good look for a team that already struggled. 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Asim Richards (North Carolina) A Philadelphia native who attended The Haverford School, Richards started 38 games up front for the Tar Heels over the course of The running back room is also a bit bare behind Harris; by rights, he should be the unquestioned starting back. 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. Denver Broncos, 61% On Thursday, Carter returned to the combine to continue conducting interviews with teams and taking measurements, per multiple reports. The duo of Terron Armstead and Ryan Ramczyk at tackle is among the best in the game, while Andrus Peat, Cesar Ruiz, and Erik McCoy on the interior is more than adequate. Pittsburgh Steelers, 41% They did go out and snag guard Gabe Jackson, whos at least been competent throughout his seven years in the league. Denver Broncos, 31%, 1. Cann, the Jaguars have actually had a very formidable interior offensive line the past few years, especially when it comes to protecting the passer. Health is the biggest concern with this line, but if they remain healthy, theyre a top-10 unit. 23. New Orleans Saints, 36% Kansas City Chiefs, 44% The talent is there, and so is the continuity: This group started a collective 73 games out of a possible 80 for Cleveland last season. What will the Buffalo Bills do without defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier? Line Yards. Why is this combo fifth on this list but the line half of it is ranked 15th? PBWR: Players | Team Shaq Mason is the New England answer to Quenton Nelson and one of the best run-blockers in the league. Chicago Bears, 27% 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. We are only a year into each of their respective careers, but not only were the only three significantly better in Year One, Thomas was an unmitigated disaster. 31. Sure, drafting Christian Darrisaw in the first round helped fill the void, but offensive tackles drafted in the mid-to-late first round dont always pan out, and Reiff was a proven commodity. Detroit Lions The Giants offensive line should be better than it is. This is definitely a unit to keep an eye on; if things go well, it has top-15 potential. Dallas Cowboys, 42% 5): Like the 49ers, the Bucs are expected to have a running rotation of Ronald Jones, Leonard Fournette, and Giovani Bernard in the backfield. The Vikings cutting Riley Reiff didnt do their ranking any favors. Washington Football Team, 63% Stats in blue represent pass protection.