On paper is the huge caveat though, as we have never seen them play together. New England Patriots, 37% 24. New York Jets, 61% You can see last season's PBWR rankings here. 23. There was a clear theme Thursdaythe prospects hitting the NFL, especially coming off the edge, are just a different level of athlete: Byron Young had an ELITE combine showing. The Giants offensive line should be better than it is. 15. Derrick Henry is special in that, because of his unique physical tools, you imagine he would probably produce no matter how good the line is in front of him. This year, they lose one of the best centers in the league in Corey Linsley but hope second-round rookie Josh Myers can replace him effectively. The Packers have a knack for drafting and developing guys and making them immediate impact players. If a defender earns a run stop win, his blocker earns a loss, and vice versa. Brett Whitefield @BGWhitefield. 25. Las Vegas Raiders, 44% WebDiscover NFL team overall stats and rankings throughout the season. 24. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Biggest takeaway from the first day of the combine is the training and development players are experiencing in college these days is incredible. I can easily make the case for the 49ers to be the top team on this list, as they have the best bookend duo in the game with Trent Williams and Mike McGlinchey, but there are a lot of moving parts on the interior of the line. Scroll left and right for additional columns. 21. 25. On top of returning all five starters for 2021, the Browns added James Hudson via the draft, potentially providing good depth at OT and IOL, thus making it easy for them to hold the top spot in my rankings heading into the season. But if something were to befall that RB whom you've chosen with an early draft pick, well, it could derail your entire season. Best player in college football and still decides to compete today (when he could of sat and done nothing). Cincinnati Bengals, 49% 10. 28. 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. Still, we cant forget Whitworth, their best offensive lineman, is going to be 40 at the end of this year and may decline rapidly. Las Vegas Raiders, 32% 12. For the full testing results from Thursday, be sure to check out NFL.com. His wonky pass-pro technique got abused in his rookie campaign as he gave up double-digit sacks in the process. Tennessee Titans, 69% Just ask Cowboys fans how Erving at left tackle works out. No need to blab further on this. This offensive line was probably a bottom-five unit last year, as Bryan Bulaga was the only positive on it. There will be new starters at four of the five positions, but in the Chargers case, thats a good thing. Players who did not play in either or both seasons (including rookies) were assigned a below-average PBWR for their position, and anyone who failed to meet the qualifying threshold had their win rate regressed toward that below-average target. 9. The other big story that continued to develop surrounded Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter, a potential top-five pick who was arrested Wednesday and charged with reckless driving and racing after being accused of racing his 2021 Jeep Trackhawk against recruiting staffer Chandler LeCroy, who was in a 2021 Ford Expedition, on Jan. 15. They went from being poor in both pass protection and run-blocking to being arguably a top-10 unit in both. To join our email list and get notified when we launch the 2023-24 NFL section (probably late May), register for a free account. Name. Minnesota Vikings, 34% Atlanta Falcons, 67% The Kansas City offensive line had maybe its worst game of the young season last week, allowing two sacks and 15 pressures, both season-highs, but the team still managed to score 31 points against the Washington Football Team. Enjoy. New England Patriots, 62% 4. 3. 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. Anytime you lose an elite player like Orlando Brown, there is a chance for significant regression. Baltimore Ravens The Bills OL unit is a great example of what a collection of five guys who are average to good can do. 1 Overall Pick, Anthony Richardson, Wide Receivers, Dynasty IDP Rookie Draft Profile: Drew Sanders (2023 Fantasy Football), No, I'm a California resident looking for the California Consumer Privacy Act form. The tackles are what make this line slightly above average because between David Edwards, Austin Corbett, and Brian Allen, theres not a standout talent. The running back is simultaneously the most important and the scariest position in fantasy football. A team with a very good running back will appear higher no matter how bad their line, and a team with a great line with appear lower if the running back is terrible. He and David Andrews form a powerful one-two punch in the interior. Humphries, who had a breakout 2020 campaign, established himself as a dominant run blocker as well. However, it is important to understand that these ratings only somewhat separate the offensive line from the running backs. It seems Andrew Whitworth discovered the fountain of youth, as he was said to be retiring two years ago, but he played some of his best football in 2020, as did Rob Havenstein. 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. 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. Oddly enough, the Saints running backs averaged just 2.73 yards after contact last year, which ranked 21st. Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 30% 31. Its tough to put the Ravens at No. Recall, Kamara's workload and subsequent production suffered when Taysom Hill was in control of the offense last season. If everyone meshes together, the Lions will sport one of the most powerful, talented lines in the league. 4. Harris' running and the offensive line in front of him will do the rest. That was backward-looking, but let's flip it forward to project every team's pass block win rate for the 2021 season. New Orleans Saints Both checking boxes, not that there was much doubt, On the overlay, Calijah Kancey is neck and neck with Aaron Donald through at least the first 20 yards of the 40.
Elite get off, For reference, Aaron Donald was 1.59 (99th percentile). per ESPN Stats & Info. The 6-foot-3, 232-pound Levis also was saddled with two major 28. LIVE Transfer Talk: Bayern still keen on Kane despite new Choupo-Moting contract, Previewing the 2023 college baseball season: Teams and players to watch, key storylines, Top moments from Brady, Manning, Jordan and other athletes hosting 'Saturday Night Live', Dr. A's weekly risers and fallers: Jeremy Sochan, Christian Wood make the list, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Sewell joins stars Taylor Decker and Frank Ragnow as the lynchpins on this line. Expect him to get at least a slight bump. Fantasy managers who snag Harris in the seventh or eighth rounds are just hoping for a chokehold on the early down and short-yardage role with some passing-game work (integral, as he didn't catch many balls in 2020) mixed in. Dallas Cowboys, 58% After a ton of hype following his selection in the 2020 NFL Draft running behind Mahomes, coached by Andy Reid, the second coming of Brian Westbrook, etc, etc. Cann, and Brandon Linder are a solid unit up the middle. 30. Seattle Seahawks, 61% That said, Gus Edwards is no slouch, averaging 5.2 yards per carry in his career. NE | NO | NYG | NYJ | PHI | PIT | SF On paper, this unit is still strong, but it is certainly a candidate to regress as a whole. Before, he had to split with an old guy and a failed high draft pick. Detroit Lions, 70% 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. That change may simply have been getting healthy, with Richie Incognito and Trenton Brown missing most of the season. David Bakhtiari is one of the best in the game, and Billy Turner is a solid replacement for Wagner, so there shouldnt really be any major weakness on the line. 27. This offense isnt projected to score too many points, but it wont be because of a bad offensive line. Assuming the Eagles line stays healthy this year, it has a chance to be a phenomenal unit. Jump to: Ragnow can make a case for being the top center in the NFL and just signed a long-term extension. Baltimore Ravens, 33% Houston Texans 26. Those are impressive numbers for an interior lineman, and Kancey may have solidified a first-round draft stock. They have invested money in free agency, as well as high equity in the draft. 10. ESPN Analytics created revolutionary new metrics to measure performance in the trenches -- in both the run and pass game -- using player tracking data from NFL Next Gen Stats. 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. 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. NFL Team Passing Play Percentage Smith dropped jaws by running his in a blazing 4.39 seconds to go along with elite vertical and broad jumps. 9. Cleveland Browns, 50% New York Giants, 29% There are certainly questions on this offensive line, but its possible theyre a top-12 unit this time next year. And that absolutely extends to the offensive line, which should give Baker Mayfield every opportunity to execute an efficient passing game. Mike Tagliere is a featured writer at FantasyPros. Washington Football Team, 63% AP Offensive Player of the Year: Cooper Kupp. 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. Seattle Seahawks Fortunately for them, they have an offensive lineman who can play multiple positions in Elgton Jenkins, who might slide to center, while second-round draft pick Josh Meyers starts at guard. The Dolphins invested a lot in their offensive line last year, though they didnt land any superstars out of the gate. All of that said, this line has some more meat on the bone if they can get a step forward from 2020 first-rounder Cesar Ruiz as well as slightly better play from Andrus Peat. 5. 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. They signed freshly released Charles Leno who is likely to take over the starting left-tackle job traded for Ereck Flowers who had a career year with the team back in 2019 and spent the 51st pick in the draft on Samuel Cosmi who could eventually start at offensive tackle. Losing Alex Mack hurts quite a bit, as hes been a steady presence for them at center for the last few years. Line Yards. Solid 40 time for him but was admittedly expecting a little higher. 15. NFL Combine Risers | DL and LB Byron Young, EDGE | Tennessee. Id describe their offensive line as average that can become above average if Darrisaw proves he can hang at left tackle in the NFL. FTN's Brett Whitefield ranks all 32 NFL offensive lines heading into the 2021 NFL season for betting purposes. 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. Miami Dolphins, 71% 24. Atlanta Falcons, 54% Oh, and Harris gets to run behind yet another elite Patriots offensive line. 6. They also went out and snagged recently-cut Charles Leno from the Bears, as well as drafting Samuel Cosmi in the second round, making a legitimate competition for their starting left tackle spot. 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? 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. If you watched the Super Bowl, you understand why. Nick Chubb has a case to be known as the best pure runner in the NFL, a threat to score (or break a tackle or five) whenever he touches the ball. With that in mind, I decided to rank the top-10 running back and offensive line combinations for the fantasy season ahead. Adding Landon Dickerson in the second round was great, as he should be an upgrade over the rapidly declining Jason Peters at guard. Or will we be disappointed yet again? New York Jets, 68% Thankfully, he has one of the best run-blocking units paving the way for him (he'd pave it himself with the scattered bodies of hapless defenders, but I digress); the Titans line finished sixth in 2020 run-blocking. The returning four of Brian ONeill, Los Angeles Chargers, 70% Join our Discord to Chat with Experts and FantasyPros Subscribers >>. SAN Arizona Cardinals, 41% Mar 04, 2023 at 06:04 AM. Arizona Cardinals, 70% The only offensive lineman to play 16 games was Conner Williams, and it showed. WebOverall Totals By Team. As the 2020 season went on, this unit just got better and better. Still, the right side of the line is a mess and will likely keep this unit as a bottom-tier group for at least this upcoming season. That number was 1.43 yards before contact in 2019. 9. Kancey likely padded his wallet Thursday, too, running a 4.67-second 40-yard dash. When your quarterback says hes tired of getting hit and wants more protection, thats a problem. 32. 2021 Draft Kit: View printable cheat sheets, sleepers & mistakes to avoid >>, Subscribe:Apple Podcasts|Spotify|Google Podcasts|Stitcher|SoundCloud|iHeartRadio. Indianapolis Colts, 72% 4. 23. Pittsburgh Steelers, 49% 17. 13. New York Jets, 41% The only offensive lineman to play 16 games was Conner Williams, and it showed. 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. 23. They created just 1.05 yards before contact for their running backs last year, which ranked as the second-worst mark in the league. 10. 20. There isnt a player on this line that you can say is above average right now, which is certainly an issue for the skill-position players, especially when it comes to their efficiency. The best part, however, is that CEH's ADP (23.6) hasn't ballooned the way it did last year. It was a surprise when the Jon Gruden/Mike Mayock regime blew up what many considered to be a good offensive line in the offseason. New York Jets Playoff Previews (previously Game Previews). These dudes are all freaks. Theyve now stripped away all their continuity, as Trent Brown, Gabe Jackson, and Rodney Hudson are all gone. Now imagine what would happen if Hunt were to go down, or if the Browns realize Chubb doesn't need a breather that often. 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. So with free agency and the draft over, we have a pretty good understanding of how each team's offensive line looks on paper, and we can take a legit accounting of where each team stands. , That 1.61 10 yard split from Will Anderson is FILTHY
That's an explosive athlete. 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. Kentucky switched offensive coordinators and lost some key talent at receiver and offensive line. 18. Its not just running backs wholl feel it, either, as quarterbacks are impacted quite a bit by offensive line play, too. Absolutely, and Im going to do my best to let you know why. That's the player you'll get when you draft Will Anderson Jr. Anderson chose not to run a second 40-yard dash. But its also important to note that a team will get a bump in the rankings for returning linemen, as continuity absolutely matters. The road usually becomes easier if you have two. Even when they lose a top-notch player like Joe Thuney in free agency, they have a plan of succession in place and the unit stays healthy. Philadelphia Eagles, 31% Nolan Smith: ATHLETE
: , Nolan Smith had a day! The team took a massively unconventional approach, throwing multiple low-cost darts at nearly every position along the line and relied on players to either return to their former standard as was the case with Daryl Williams or for players to develop and get better. 5. Little should be able to compete for one of the starting tackle jobs and at worst provide better depth than years past. Stat to know:In 2020, the Packers OL produced the highest time to pressure per dropback with a mark of 2.67. 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. 2017-18. The unit they had in place last year gave their running backs a league-worst 1.03 yards before contact. New Orleans Saints, 32% Can Taylor Lewan stay healthy and on the field? 13. Stat to know:Including QB runs, the Eagles ranked second in yards before contact per carry with a mark of 2.0. To join our email list and get notified when we launch the 2023-24 NFL section (probably late May), register for a free account. Chicago Bears With their first-round pick, the Lions also added the best OL prospect in some time in Penei Sewell, who slots in immediately at RT. Theyll also get last years third-round pick Lucas Niang back after he opted out in 2020. They replaced him with veteran tackle Alejandro Villanueva, who isn't exactly a world-beater at this stage of his career but who can still solidify a line. 19. Arizona Cardinals 18. Because nobody should be compared to Aaron Donald, the Kancey athletic comp is more like Ed Oliver. 2021 Offensive Line Rankings: 10-1. The Raiders opted for cutting cost and bringing in some new bodies, including first-rounder Alex Leatherwood, an athletic freak and should help in the run game as the right tackle. This is no longer a below average offensive line, and if Cosmi hits, it could be one of the better ones in the league. The only real question for the Lions will be the RG spot where they will likely have a three-player competition. 15. Baltimore Ravens, 41% The combination of Isaiah Wynn and Mike Onwenu was very good last year, but the Patriots decided to take it a step further and bring back a familiar face in Trent Brown, who had his best years with the team. The two most important positions (the tackles) are the weak spots, as Andrew Norwell, A.J. 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. Stat to know:Ranked second in yards before contact per carry on non-QB runs (2.04) and first if you include QB runs (2.38). Chicago Bears, 41% Chicago Bears, 71% Philadelphia Eagles, 67% 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. 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. From Myles Garrett to Odell Beckham Jr. to Denzel Ward to Nick Chubb, Cleveland's roster is loaded. There was an average of 21.13 Offensive Holding penalties per team league wide. Elliott and Pollard combined to post 74.3 percent of their yards after contact, which was the highest mark in the league. Granted, they were aging players, but its still a lot of moving parts. 12. 9 overall because they needed to upgrade JaWuan James at right tackle. CEH underwhelmed in his first season, finishing 22nd among RBs in Yahoo half-PPR scoring. 6. New York Giants, 71% Here are the leaders for the 2021 season. 10. JAX | KC | LAC | LAR | LV | MIA | MIN 16. RSWR: Players | Team 17. If they land somewhere between their 2019 and 2020 performances, I would expect them to end the season further down this list by a considerable margin. 31. 2018-19. 32. Las Vegas Raiders, 59% The Bucs also proactively added some high-quality depth in the form of Robert Hainsey, a third-round pick from Notre Dame who can likely back up multiple positions. 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. 1. As of now, Sam Tevi likely wont cut it at LT for the long haul. Dallas was absolutely gutted by injuries last season and as a result performed miserably for most of the year. 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. 7. 32. Nolan Smith can fly, but in 2021 he was the best pass rusher on the Georgia team. 28. His numbers don't jump off the page, but his athleticism will have NFL teams coveting him. Log in here. Either way, for this team to take a step forward they will have to get better in the run game. Continuity on the offensive line is arguably one of the most important factors in terms of year over year success. While there are things more important, offensive line play has a direct impact on the type of success a running back will have. New Orleans Saints, 36% 7. Jason Kelce is a year older, but the rest of the line provides a solid balance between pass-blocking and run-blocking. Check out the 2020 leaderboard here. No one really knows what the Panthers are doing with their offensive line. His presence alone elevates this unit quite a bit. Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images. 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. Why is this combo fifth on this list but the line half of it is ranked 15th? Kansas City Chiefs, 27%, 1. While there are certainly question marks about Darrisaws ability on true pass-sets coming from the play action- and RPO-heavy Virginia Tech offense, there probably isnt a better landing spot for him than the Vikings who will get the most out of him as a run-blocker and protect him a bit as he develops his pass-pro technique with their enormous play action usage. Will Hernandez has never lived up to expectations, nor has Nate Solder, their prized free agent from a few years ago. Adjusted. New York Giants, 34% Jacksonville Jaguars, 28% 1. It helps that they get Richie Incognito back, but this is certainly a work in progress. Buffalo Bills With Andrew Norwell, Brandon Linder and A.J. Just having Jackson at quarterback makes the jobs of the line and the RBs much easier. 28. 2. -San Francisco 49ers (PFF rank - No. Certainly a candidate for most improved offensive line with the addition of vet Riley Reiff and rookie Jackson Carman, the Bengals OL still has a long way to go. Minnesota Vikings, 71% Injuries completely wrecked the Cowboys' season in 2020. Offensive Line rankings by PFF ; 2021 Yahoo Running Back Rankings 1) Nick Chubb / Cleveland Browns PFF O-line Ranking: No. While those guys might not play much this year, they are reasonable depth options who could develop into starters down the road. 27. 22. Final 2021 NFL Offensive Line Rankings 1. If not for the unfortunate season-ending ACL injury suffered by J.K. Dobbins, this combo would be ranked much higher up this list. 2022 Basic Offensive Line Stats. They only had three draft picks, so its not like they couldve done much in the draft, either. Seattle Seahawks, 39% 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. 2. 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.
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