NHL trade deadline: Winners and losers, including the Bruins, Devils and Bruce Boudreau? AP Defensive Rookie of the Year: Micah Parsons. 8. 12. 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. The returning four of Brian ONeill, 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. 22. Some teams have lost players and havent done much to replace them, which will impact their grade. FTN's Brett Whitefield ranks all 32 NFL offensive lines heading into the 2021 NFL season for betting purposes. It could also be due to the back's ecosystem. 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. 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They only had three draft picks, so its not like they couldve done much in the draft, either. Carolina Panthers, 50% This offensive line isnt going to prop up any running backs and it wont make life easier on whichever quarterback they have under center. Smith dropped jaws by running his in a blazing 4.39 seconds to go along with elite vertical and broad jumps. Enjoy. Elliott and Pollard combined to post 74.3 percent of their yards after contact, which was the highest mark in the league. 28. Who knows, they just might help you break a tie or two when you're on the clock. 6. Detroit Lions, 29% The big question here is how fast Eric Fisher can return from his Achilles injury and how effective he will be. 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. 18. The Texans werent really able to address the offensive line this offseason in any major way and outside of Tunsil will be counting on major developments from youngsters Max Scharping and Tytus Howard to see any type of improvement. 8): Will Darrell Henderson be able to handle a workhorse load? WebNFL Offensive Rankings & Stats, Visualized by Year Use our visualized & statistical data below for 2021 NFL Offensive stats, player & team rankings broken down by passing, rushing, receiving, play frequency, explosive plays, Atlanta Falcons, 54% Pancake central! 21. Jacksonville Jaguars, 60% 25. Mar 04, 2023 at 06:04 AM. Rodger Safford, Nate Davis, and Ben Jones all played adequately last year, but its worth noting that Derrick Henry does make them look better; just 26.6 percent of his yards came before contact (fourth-lowest mark in the NFL). Please contact support, See All {{active_sport.toUpperCase()}} Pick History >>. Still, on paper, the Chiefs have a top-five left side in LT Orlando Brown and LG Joe Thuney. 13. They drafted Walker Little in the second round as what may be Robinsons replacement, but hes not guaranteed to be an upgrade. Chicago Bears, 27% 19. 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. Justin Pugh and Justin Murray up the middle isnt the best duo at guard, but the play of D.J. Theyre an underrated unit, particularly on the inside where they created an average of 1.70 yards before contact for their running backs, ahead of teams like the 49ers, Vikings, and Eagles. They do have their replacement in Matt Hennessy, but he wasnt very good in a small sample size during the 2020 season. His fantasy output plummeted last season as a direct result of those injuries, and with him being the President of the "Best-Shape-Of-Your-Life" club (2021 edition), the sky's the limit for the season ahead. 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. Stat to know:The Steelers ranked bottom-five in both time to pressure per dropback (2.17 seconds) and yards before contact per carry (1.29). 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 The Brian Flores-led Dolphins have been in relentless pursuit of offensive linemen who can play, and it finally looks like they are starting to get somewhere. KANCEY HIVE LETS GO , Nolan Smith and Calijah Kancey are small for their positions, so testing like elite athletes was crucial. And that risk doesn't just come in the form of injury. If those additions lead to more consistency on the inside, look out. They also added a couple guards in free agency to replace Forrest Lamp and Trai Turner, who both turned out to be major disappointments. 22. 24. 26. May 18, 2021, 12:00 PM EDT. Taylor Decker and No. Los Angeles Rams From Myles Garrett to Odell Beckham Jr. to Denzel Ward to Nick Chubb, Cleveland's roster is loaded. The Packers are another team that seemingly has good-to-great offensive line play year over year despite constantly losing pieces in free agency. Little should be able to compete for one of the starting tackle jobs and at worst provide better depth than years past. 26) Minnesota Vikings. 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. Minnesota Vikings In 2020, the Panthers probably got the most out of a unit that on paper looks to be a major weakness. 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. Usually a top unit, injuries brought the line's overall play down in 2020, much like their NFC East rivals, the Cowboys. 8. San Francisco 49ers, 70% Landover, Maryland, USA; Dallas Cowboys guard Zack Martin (70) takes to the field with teammates prior to the game Miami Dolphins, 31% They let Ereck Flowers walk this offseason, which creates a void they hope to fill with Liam Eichenberg? 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. 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. However, Christian Darrisaw is my favorite pick they have made on the OL in some time. They signed tons of offensive linemen this offseason, but no one really of note. Chicago Bears Many want to anoint the Colts as the top offensive line in the game, but Im pumping the brakes a tad. 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. 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. I was someone clamoring for the Broncos to add an offensive tackle (if they didnt go quarterback) at No. Landing a bottom-five ranking here is a tough look for a team that has a star left tackle in Laremy Tunsil, but this is just a microcosm of the Texans as a whole right now. The release of Charles Leno made little sense to me. Buffalo Bills, 46% The first day of the NFL Scouting Combine undoubtedly had a few stars of the show, and chief among them were Georgia edge-rusher Nolan Smith and Pittsburgh defensive tackle Calijah Kancey, who each blazed impressive 40-yard dash times. AP Offensive Player of the Year: Cooper Kupp. 2. This table explained. His wonky pass-pro technique got abused in his rookie campaign as he gave up double-digit sacks in the process. Or will we be disappointed yet again? 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. Ten different offensive linemen have seen snaps for Washington so far this season, and not one of them has a PFF pass-blocking grade lower than 62.2. 17. A couple of future NFL players made themselves some coin Thursday. It seems likely with Jake Matthews and Kaleb McGary on the edge. JAX | KC | LAC | LAR | LV | MIA | MIN If this unit can make improvements in pass-pro this season they could end the year even higher on this list. Power Success Rate. [Its winning season: Create or join a Yahoo Fantasy Football league today]. 26. Best player in college football and still decides to compete today (when he could of sat and done nothing). Its just a collection of mediocre linemen, similar to what theyve been trotting out there for years. AP Defensive Rookie of the Year: Micah Parsons. 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. 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. Minnesota Vikings, 71% 6. Still, we cant forget Whitworth, their best offensive lineman, is going to be 40 at the end of this year and may decline rapidly. 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. Nonetheless, Detroit has quietly been building something formidable in the trenches, and they've now added first-round talent and the consensus best offensive lineman in the 2021 draft, Penei Sewell, to the mix. We made mention of the Ravens trading Orlando Brown Jr. to the Chiefs. 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. 30. NAME SEASON TM GP YDS YDS/G TD RUSH YDS RUSH YDS/G RUSH TD REC YDS REC YDS/G REC TD KR YDS KR YDS/G KR TD PR YDS PR YDS/G Philadelphia Eagles 13. Cincinnati Bengals, 49% 22. 2023 NFL Scouting Combine Preview: Offensive Line. 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. They have invested money in free agency, as well as high equity in the draft. 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. Green Bay Packers, 66% Las Vegas Raiders, 32% And that absolutely extends to the offensive line, which should give Baker Mayfield every opportunity to execute an efficient passing game. Injuries completely wrecked the Cowboys' season in 2020. Insert first-round pick Alex Leatherwood at right tackle, Denzelle Good at guard, and Nick Martin at center that doesnt sound like the ideal scenario, does it? 7 overall pick Penei Sewell at tackle, Tyrell Crosby and Jonah Jackson/Logan Stenberg at guard, and then Frank Ragnow at center? New York Jets, 41% 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. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores Pittsburgh Steelers, 67% 2019-20. 24. This is no longer a below average offensive line, and if Cosmi hits, it could be one of the better ones in the league. Exclusive Premium Content For Subscribers. 2021 Basic Line Stats: defense. Philadelphia Eagles, 74% 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 Cardinals have managed to rebuild their offensive line on the fly, and stole Rodney Hudson from the Raiders this offseason, giving them a sturdy presence up the middle of the field. Washington Football Team, 40% These stats are explained further here. 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. New England Patriots 11. We all know Lamar Jackson is the most electrifying runner on this team, one who can create on his own as much as he needs a blocker or two in front of him. 32. This offensive line was probably a bottom-five unit last year, as Bryan Bulaga was the only positive on it. -Los Angeles Rams (PFF rank - No. Arizona Cardinals, 29% Byron Young also looked like a special athlete, testing incredibly well. AP Defensive Player of the Year: Michael Onwenu, who played out of his mind as a rookie in 2020, is that guy for the upcoming season. Ok, sure, I get it, lets shake it up. 25. 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. 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. Many analysts are excited about the group of offensive linemen in this draft. Adjusted. Have they finally gotten it right? 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. Indianapolis Colts, 36% Recall, Kamara's workload and subsequent production suffered when Taysom Hill was in control of the offense last season. 23. His numbers don't jump off the page, but his athleticism will have NFL teams coveting him. 23. 2021 Draft Kit: View printable cheat sheets, sleepers & mistakes to avoid >>, Subscribe:Apple Podcasts|Spotify|Google Podcasts|Stitcher|SoundCloud|iHeartRadio. 18. 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. ARI | ATL | BAL | BUF | CAR | CHI | CIN Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 60% Dallas Cowboys, 73% 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. Unfortunately for them, it hasnt worked out as well as they would hope. XFL Week 3 preview: Can AJ McCarron, Battlehawks continue their fourth-quarter heroics? Just ask Cowboys fans how Erving at left tackle works out. Among other reasons, they don't include quarterbacks or fumbles, long runs are truncated, and a different set of adjustments is used, attempting to isolate line play rather than total team offense or defense. Something to remember with all of these outstanding EDGE testing numbers at the NFL Combine
Your favorite pass rusher was likely a great tester. 7. Houston Texans, 54% Chicago Bears, 66% Detroit Lions, 33% New York Jets, 32% Detroit Lions Several players are being talked about in the first-round mix, with potentially three tackles going in the Top 15 of the draft overall. Houston Texans, 40% The only offensive lineman to play 16 games was Conner Williams, and it showed. 10. 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. 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. After being utterly abysmal in 2019, they bounced back in a major way and got good play from their OT duo D.J. 10. and Las Vegas' offensive line is a work in progress. Stat to know:Including QB runs, the Eagles ranked second in yards before contact per carry with a mark of 2.0. Not only that, but they also snagged Kendall Lamm in free agency for depth. 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. That was backward-looking, but let's flip it forward to project every team's pass block win rate for the 2021 season. Stat to know: Washington generated 1.73 yards before contact per carry in 2020, which ranked ninth in the NFL. 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. Los Angeles Chargers, 42% Join our Discord to Chat with Experts and FantasyPros Subscribers >>. 17. Los Angeles Rams, 68% 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 Stats in blue represent pass protection. Brett Whitefield @BGWhitefield. 8. That Patriots seemingly have good OL play in perpetuity. New York Jets 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). NFL Team Passing Play Percentage It will be interesting to see if the departure of Arthur Smith to Atlanta changes anything of serious note with Tennessee's offensive philosophy, but one thing is for sure: Henry and his line are one of the toughest things for defenses to contend with in the NFL. Updated 01/12/2023 09:36 AM EST. Adding Landon Dickerson in the second round was great, as he should be an upgrade over the rapidly declining Jason Peters at guard. Green Bay Packers Stat to know: Ranked dead last in yards before contact per carry on non-QB runs (1.02). San Francisco 49ers Some teams have added significant talent through free agency, while others have added through the draft. 27. 31. 5. 23. Expect him to get at least a slight bump. Still, its promising to see them create 1.73 yards before contact for their running backs last year, which ranked sixth. 17. Miami Dolphins, 71% Its not just running backs wholl feel it, either, as quarterbacks are impacted quite a bit by offensive line play, too. window.PLAYERCARDS_CONFIG={affiliateCode:"fpros_cards"}; Copyright 2010- FantasyPros.com Check out the 2020 leaderboard here. If so, they have a solid offensive line that wont hold offensive skill-position players back. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, 21. Please be aware that quarterbacks bear responsibility for some of their own sacks and these metrics are not a pure rating of pass protection. 12. Thats it. Theyll also get last years third-round pick Lucas Niang back after he opted out in 2020. 30. Terron Armstead and Ryan Ramczyk are the stars, but the interior of the line is not to be downplayed, either. 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. Either way, for this team to take a step forward they will have to get better in the run game. (It also helps that their inhuman quarterback makes inhuman plays that make their job easier.). Playoffs . They created just 1.05 yards before contact for their running backs last year, which ranked as the second-worst mark in the league. 27. 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. But if something were to befall that RB whom you've chosen with an early draft pick, well, it could derail your entire season. Pro Football Focus Ben Linsey ranked the best offensive lines heading into the 2021 season, placing the Lions near the top of the list at No. Can Taylor Lewan stay healthy and on the field? 6. 9. 16. 21. 2021 Offensive Line Rankings. Name. 27. Dallas Cowboys, 58% NFL Betting. The Bucs found a steal at No. Stat to know: New Englands OL produced a league-leading 2.13 yards before contact on non-QB runs in 2020. 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. The main portions of the NFL offseason are in the rearview mirror, at least the player acquisition stage. San Francisco 49ers, 46% 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. 3. Disputed loan at center of Commanders probe, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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? Stat to know:Ranked top-10 in both time to pressure per dropback (2.45 seconds) and yards before contact per carry (1.97 yards). Will Hernandez has never lived up to expectations, nor has Nate Solder, their prized free agent from a few years ago. Andrew Thomas was okay his rookie season and should continue to develop as a sturdy left tackle. Atlanta Falcons, 67% Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 70% These dudes are all freaks. But now we're focusing on pass-blocking Jump to: Running Back Yards. From center to right tackle the Eagles have studs in each spot with Jason Kelce, Brandon Brooks and Lane Johnson. 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. 21. Recording a tackle within three yards of the line of scrimmage The Panthers have amassed a 68-percent rate here, nine percent off the league-leading Washington Football Team. Team. One more note: While Bucs first-round pick Tristan Wirfs drew plenty of praise for his role with the Super Bowl champs, it was actually Wills who best performed in PBWR among the 2020 crop of rookie tackles. Web2022 NFL Team Offense Statistics. Carolina Panthers, 51% 3. Philadelphia Eagles, 49% New York Giants, 34% 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 4. The Colts OL is the definition of nasty with several guys who take pride in getting their man to the ground. Minnesota Vikings, 27% 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. Of course, talking about the Ravens line and their running back is probably a moot point. Kansas City Chiefs When fully healthy, we all know this line can be one of, if not the, best in the league. 28. Carolina Panthers, 68% Will the draft picks of Spencer Brown and Tommy Doyle provide depth, or will they move one of them to guard? -San Francisco 49ers (PFF rank - No. Baltimore Ravens, 41% Because nobody should be compared to Aaron Donald, the Kancey athletic comp is more like Ed Oliver. New Orleans Saints, 69% Washington Football Team Playoff Previews (previously Game Previews). Green Bay Packers, 30% Cheat Sheets, sleepers & more >>. 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