New York Jets, 41% 9. Stat to know: Ranked dead last in yards before contact per carry on non-QB runs (1.02). 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. The Chiefs obsessively pursued offensive line tweaks and upgrades all offseason long, which resulted in one of the best units in the league on paper. Solid 40 time for him but was admittedly expecting a little higher. Los Angeles Chargers, 70% After almost multiple seasons off, Trent Williams proved he is still an elite player and might just be the best left tackle in the game. This is definitely a unit to keep an eye on; if things go well, it has top-15 potential. 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. 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 Basic Line Stats: defense. 5. 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. 8. The fact that they have all five linemen returning definitely gives them a bump, though. 16. Kansas City Chiefs, 27%, 1. Running Back Yards. 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. 17. A good offensive line is not really something Russell Wilson has had to work with in his decade with the Seahawks. New England Patriots Baltimore Ravens While the Rams unit did take a major step back toward the good after a dreadful 2019 season, there are question marks here. CEH underwhelmed in his first season, finishing 22nd among RBs in Yahoo half-PPR scoring. Chicago Bears, 27% Week 1 of the 2021 NFL season had a little bit of everything. Most of their value is captured in being great at the most important aspect of offensive line play, pass protection on the edge. 22. On paper is the huge caveat though, as we have never seen them play together. CLE | DAL | DEN | DET | GB | HOU | IND 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. 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). JAX | KC | LAC | LAR | LV | MIA | MIN 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. New Orleans Saints, 66% 31. They let Ereck Flowers walk this offseason, which creates a void they hope to fill with Liam Eichenberg? Los Angeles Chargers, 42% Tennessee Titans Atlanta Falcons 9. Cincinnati Bengals, 36% Detroit Lions, 70% Recall, Kamara's workload and subsequent production suffered when Taysom Hill was in control of the offense last season. AP Defensive Rookie of the Year: Micah Parsons. New York Jets, 32% 3. With that said, Chubb has a yet-untapped ceiling to be the unquestioned workhorse who gets 80-percent-plus of the backfield rushing and receiving work further boosted by the line in front of him, and that's much of why he's a first-rounder in fantasy drafts. Green Bay Packers, 66% 25. This line is sneaky good, and I love the fact that they snagged Quinn Meinerz in the third round of the draft, who is an upgrade over Lloyd Cushenberry. The Bills OL unit is a great example of what a collection of five guys who are average to good can do. Carolina Panthers, 68% Fran Duffy. Jacksonville Jaguars 4. 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. 25. Humphries, who had a breakout 2020 campaign, established himself as a dominant run blocker as well. RBWR: Players | Team, 1. Whether it be outside zone, inside zone, duo/gap, or counter/power the Browns have the versatility to keep defenses guessing. The Seahawks have a very interesting blend of young players and veterans with Duane Brown still playing like a top tackle in the NFL. They also added a couple guards in free agency to replace Forrest Lamp and Trai Turner, who both turned out to be major disappointments. They also have one of the better centers in the league with Jason Kelce. Thats it. Las Vegas Raiders, 32% Cleveland Browns, 72% The New York Giants, 29% 10. Offensive Line rankings by PFF ; 2021 Yahoo Running Back Rankings. 18. Chicago Bears, 71% That said, there is a serious reason for optimism. I loved the pick of Jalen Mayfield in the third round; it felt like one of the steals of the draft. 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. Here are the leaders for the 2021 season. No one really knows what the Panthers are doing with their offensive line. Las Vegas Raiders, 59% 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. Scroll left and right for additional columns. 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. AP Defensive Player of the Year: If so, they have a solid offensive line that wont hold offensive skill-position players back. They also roll into the season seven or eight players deep and will have the opportunity to shuffle things a bit to ensure they live up to the hype. If not for the unfortunate season-ending ACL injury suffered by J.K. Dobbins, this combo would be ranked much higher up this list. Los Angeles Chargers Washington Football Team 5): Like the 49ers, the Bucs are expected to have a running rotation of Ronald Jones, Leonard Fournette, and Giovani Bernard in the backfield. Join our Discord to Chat with Experts and FantasyPros Subscribers >>. Theyll move Germain Ifedi from guard to right tackle, which is likely to be a downgrade from Massie. 6. Pittsburgh Steelers, 67% 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. Arizona Cardinals Baltimore Ravens, 33% 19. 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). 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. They had the best offensive line in 2020 and nothing has changed in terms of personnel for this season. Losing Alex Mack hurts quite a bit, as hes been a steady presence for them at center for the last few years. The running back is simultaneously the most important and the scariest position in fantasy football. 30. 27. New England Patriots, 62% But its also important to note that a team will get a bump in the rankings for returning linemen, as continuity absolutely matters. 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. Not exactly what you want when it's time to draft. 28. . 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. 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. Insane athlete who loves ball and the process. 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. Usually a top unit, injuries brought the line's overall play down in 2020, much like their NFC East rivals, the Cowboys. 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. Arizona Cardinals, 29% Skip This offense isnt projected to score too many points, but it wont be because of a bad offensive line. 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. Jump to: Jacksonville Jaguars, 70% 13. While some veterans looking to find a home with a winner may sign late deals heading into camp, it's safe to say that for the most part all of the big-time fantasy football difference makers have landed somewhere. Disputed loan at center of Commanders probe, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 7. Cleveland Browns, 50% Cann, and Brandon Linder are a solid unit up the middle. Find the best prices for your favorite props each day here with the FTN Prop Shop. This table explained. 20. 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. For the full testing results from Thursday, be sure to check out NFL.com. 12. The Ravens also added veteran Kevin Zeitler, who slots in as an improvement at right guard. When your quarterback says hes tired of getting hit and wants more protection, thats a problem. Atlanta Falcons, 34% They drafted Walker Little in the second round as what may be Robinsons replacement, but hes not guaranteed to be an upgrade. While those guys might not play much this year, they are reasonable depth options who could develop into starters down the road. 14. Detroit Lions, 29% Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 70% Sack totals may differ slightly from official NFL totals depending on the league's retroactive statistical adjustments. [Its winning season: Create or join a Yahoo Fantasy Football league today]. 13 overall last year, as Tristan Wirfs was among the best right tackles in the game his rookie season. Dallas Cowboys, 58% 20. Playoff Previews (previously Game Previews). 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 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. 5. 10. The Cowboys offensive line last year was a straight up joke towards the end of the year. The expected starters are listed along with their 2020 PBWR rank (if they qualified). Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 60% (It also helps that their inhuman quarterback makes inhuman plays that make their job easier.). Miami Dolphins, 71% Buffalo Bills, 31% 8. Its tough to put the Ravens at No. Theyve now stripped away all their continuity, as Trent Brown, Gabe Jackson, and Rodney Hudson are all gone. 21. 17. 6. The only offensive lineman to play 16 games was Conner Williams, and it showed. There will be new starters at four of the five positions, but in the Chargers case, thats a good thing. 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. Enjoy. 17. 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? 25. 17. 16. Kentucky switched offensive coordinators and lost some key talent at receiver and offensive line. 2021 Offensive Line Rankings. 28. 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. These guys join Brandon Scherff, who is still one of the best RGs in the league. Jacksonville Jaguars, 39% This unit could easily return to elite status if they can stay healthy. Also, you cant mention the Packers OL without talking about David Bakhtiari, arguably the league's best pass protector. 26. WebGet all 32 NFL team offense stats on LINEUPS, including total offense, rushing offense, passing offense, and more. 5. 21. His wonky pass-pro technique got abused in his rookie campaign as he gave up double-digit sacks in the process. A few years ago, ESPN Analytics developed pass block win rate (PBWR) to measure how often individual players and teams sustained their pass blocks for at least 2.5 seconds, using player tracking data from NFL Next Gen Stats. 26. 32. 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. If everyone meshes together, the Lions will sport one of the most powerful, talented lines in the league. Atlanta Falcons, 54% Pittsburgh Steelers, 49% Its just a collection of mediocre linemen, similar to what theyve been trotting out there for years. 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. 2018-19. Houston Texans, 40% 25. You don't currently have any notifications. Now, however, Swift will have to share backfield duties with the potent Jamaal Williams. The expected boost to their line should also, ideally, help Edwards-Helaire reach his vast potential. This is an above-average unit in pass protection but arguably the best run-blocking squad in the game. ESPN Analytics created revolutionary new metrics to measure performance in both the run and pass game. Arizona was sneakily one of the better pass-pro units in the NFL last season. They had plenty of injuries that accounted for their poor play last year, but these rankings are based upon the talent when healthy. Are there players you should move up or down in your rankings because of this? 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. 19. To achieve this we used a regression model that considers every projected starter's individual pass block win rate over the past two seasons. 12. Ezekiel Elliott (and his fantasy managers) will no doubt be counting on the overall health of the line and offense to help boost his production. Carolina Panthers, 31% -Tampa Bay Buccaneers (PFF rank - No. Either way, for this team to take a step forward they will have to get better in the run game. It could also be due to the back's ecosystem. 7. Cleveland Browns He's expected to lead this backfield going forward, and the boost to his ADP of late reflects that. San Francisco 49ers PBWR: Players | Team 20. , Reminder to everyone that the 1.61 split is the important part for Will Anderson, not the 4.69 (which is still okay at 250+). Baltimore Ravens, 62% 32. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel, who served as the run game and offensive coordinator for the 49ers between 2017 and 2021, acquired Wilson from his I fully expect a comeback this year with the return of Lewan and the addition of second-round pick Dillon Radunz. Tennessee Titans, 39% 31. The Kansas City Chiefs were not the only team in the AFC West to completely overhaul its offensive line.