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. You don't currently have any notifications. Absolutely, and Im going to do my best to let you know why. AP Defensive Rookie of the Year: Micah Parsons. Before, he had to split with an old guy and a failed high draft pick. NFL 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. 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. 19. On top of that, they lost their starting left tackle Alejandro Villanueva, center Maurkice Pouncey, and guard David DeCastro. 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, Something to remember with all of these outstanding EDGE testing numbers at the NFL Combine
Your favorite pass rusher was likely a great tester. Brown might finally have some help. We want our backs to play in efficient, point-scoring offenses, taking handoffs from good quarterbacks. -Tampa Bay Buccaneers (PFF rank - No. It's hard to win a championship without having that foundational back. 2021 Basic Line Stats: defense. Washington Football Team, 63% Playoff Previews (previously Game Previews). Running Back Yards. 1. 15. Washington Football Team, 31% 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. 22. DALLAS COWBOYS (No Change). 32. San Francisco 49ers, 70% Los Angeles Rams, 53% Week 1 of the 2021 NFL season had a little bit of everything. XFL Week 3 preview: Can AJ McCarron, Battlehawks continue their fourth-quarter heroics? These dudes are all freaks. 10. 22. AP Defensive Rookie of the Year: Micah Parsons. Explore sample content below to see what you're missing. New Orleans Saints, 36% Jason Kelce is a year older, but the rest of the line provides a solid balance between pass-blocking and run-blocking. Jacksonville Jaguars, 60% 7. 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. 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. 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? 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. Assuming the Eagles line stays healthy this year, it has a chance to be a phenomenal unit. The big question here is how fast Eric Fisher can return from his Achilles injury and how effective he will be. 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. 2. Try the FTN Parlay Calculator and FTN Prop Shop. Check out the 2020 leaderboard here. This table explained. Unfortunately for them, it hasnt worked out as well as they would hope. This offensive line was probably a bottom-five unit last year, as Bryan Bulaga was the only positive on it. Just having Jackson at quarterback makes the jobs of the line and the RBs much easier. With the addition of Liam Eichenberg in this year's draft, Hunt could potentially slide to guard and they in turn upgrade two positions yet again. Overall, the Bengals struggled in both pass pro and run-blocking. 18. As Im sure you have hypothesized in the past, the play of a teams offensive line impacts the fantasy points that each NFL team can produce, and now we have statistical proof. 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. 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. The only offensive lineman to play 16 games was Conner Williams, and it showed. Of course, talking about the Ravens line and their running back is probably a moot point. New Orleans Saints, 66% Whether it be outside zone, inside zone, duo/gap, or counter/power the Browns have the versatility to keep defenses guessing. 8. 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. Kancey likely padded his wallet Thursday, too, running a 4.67-second 40-yard dash. 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. 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. 27. Washington Football Team, 40% Log in here. For the full testing results from Thursday, be sure to check out NFL.com. New Orleans Saints, 69% They did go out and snag guard Gabe Jackson, whos at least been competent throughout his seven years in the league. That change may simply have been getting healthy, with Richie Incognito and Trenton Brown missing most of the season. Tyrell Crosby is also an above-average swing tackle, giving the Lions very valuable depth. AP Defensive Player of the Year: 11. Nolan Smith is a 15 yr pro. NFL Combine Risers | DL and LB Byron Young, EDGE | Tennessee. 16. 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. 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. 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. Losing Alex Mack hurts quite a bit, as hes been a steady presence for them at center for the last few years. 18. 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. 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. Find NFL defense rushing stats by team. Pittsburgh Steelers, 49% 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. -Los Angeles Rams (PFF rank - No. And that absolutely extends to the offensive line, which should give Baker Mayfield every opportunity to execute an efficient passing game. Offensive Line - 2021 Penalties - NFL Penalty Stats Tracker Now imagine what would happen if Hunt were to go down, or if the Browns realize Chubb doesn't need a breather that often. At 250 pounds, Young timed 4.43 Against. WebDiscover NFL team overall stats and rankings throughout the season. There shouldn't be much surprise over the Browns ranking No. 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). Offensive Line Rankings & Fantasy Impact (2021 Fantasy Football Adjusted. 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. Most of their value is captured in being great at the most important aspect of offensive line play, pass protection on the edge. However, it is important to understand that these ratings only somewhat separate the offensive line from the running backs. 23. 27. 30. Ultimately though, this unit's success or failure will likely be determined by what they get out of the right side of the line. 20. There was an average of 21.13 Offensive Holding penalties per team league wide. 29. 5. 29. WebAP Offensive Rookie of the Year: Ja'Marr Chase. You think it was Ezekiel Elliott who declined? But with Ronnie Staley at left tackle, they werent going to play Brown there. 2017-18. ARI | ATL | BAL | BUF | CAR | CHI | CIN Led by Quenton Nelson, the Colts front office has done an excellent job of building an offensive line that fits the scheme and attitude of the team. 25. 3. The expected boost to their line should also, ideally, help Edwards-Helaire reach his vast potential. Garrett Bradbury didnt tear it up in his first two years but should continue to improve. 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. NFL Health is the biggest concern with this line, but if they remain healthy, theyre a top-10 unit. Cowboys offensive changes in 22 were a sign of things to come Stat to know: Clevelands offense ranked second in time to pressure with a mark of 2.58 seconds. 24. 2021 NFL pass-rushing, run-stopping, blocking 24. 2022 Basic Offensive Line Stats | Football Outsiders 2021 NFL Standings & Team Stats - Pro Football Stats, 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. The Packers have a knack for drafting and developing guys and making them immediate impact players. Granted, they were aging players, but its still a lot of moving parts. 6. Theyll also get back Brandon Brooks, who didnt play a snap during the 2020 season. Still, on paper, the Chiefs have a top-five left side in LT Orlando Brown and LG Joe Thuney. Disputed loan at center of Commanders probe, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Tennessee Titans Detroit Lions, 70% Seattle Seahawks, 39% 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. Ive been hard on Donovan Smith, but hes slowly improved the last two years, and is a competent starting left tackle. 8. OL Rankings | 21-32. 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. Dallas Cowboys, 42% 10. 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. 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This isn't just a "workout warrior." As the 2020 season went on, this unit just got better and better. Cheat Sheets, sleepers & more >>. By every discernable data point, the Dolphins were close to a middle-of-the-pack unit last season despite starting three rookies for a majority of the year. Here are position-by-position unit rankings for all 32 teams covering the 10 key offensive and defensive positions. 29. 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? These stats are explained further here. Projecting the NFL's best and worst pass-protecting offensive lines: 1-32 ranking, QB Young 5-10 1/8, 204 pounds at NFL combine, Horns' Robinson: Versatility worthy of early pick, Edey leads Wooden finalists; Bama's Miller off list, 'Not going out this way': Nets, down 28, stun C's, Scherzer tries to test pitch clock limits, gets balk, Sources: Patriots tell QB Hoyer he's being cut, Shiffrin, in fifth, gets 'big goal' with overall title, Ledecky sees 9-year win streak in U.S. snapped, Inside the long-awaited return of Jon Jones and his quest for heavyweight glory, The future of the NFL combine: Is there really a chance it could end forever? 2021 Offensive Line Rankings. The unit they had in place last year gave their running backs a league-worst 1.03 yards before contact. 30. 21. Jump to: Seattle Seahawks, 61% And even though Hill will undoubtedly be a part of some offensive packages, Kamara is expected to receive most of his carries from Winston. 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. Pancake central! Expect him to get at least a slight bump. New York Giants, 34% 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. Indianapolis Colts 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). Jacksonville Jaguars, 39% The run game suffered behind an offensive line that created just 1.20 yards before contact, the sixth-worst number in the league. Andrew Thomas was okay his rookie season and should continue to develop as a sturdy left tackle. 15. Indianapolis Colts, 31% 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. The Packers running backs averaged a massive 3.21 yards after contact last year, but dont let that overshadow the fact that the line created 1.84 yards before contact, which ranked fourth in the league. Who knows, they just might help you break a tie or two when you're on the clock. 2023 NFL Scouting Combine: Kentucky QB Will Levis brimming 9 overall because they needed to upgrade JaWuan James at right tackle. We know them for dominating in the run game, right? Green Bay Packers, 73% 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. 3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 60% Los Angeles Chargers, 30% 24. Why is this combo fifth on this list but the line half of it is ranked 15th? 11. A good offensive line is not really something Russell Wilson has had to work with in his decade with the Seahawks. Teams are ranked according to Adjusted Line Yards. Without further ado, here is my earnest attempt at ranking every NFL teams offensive line, 1 through 32. 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. Northwestern's Peter Skoronski. If last years third-round pick Josh Jones were to have panned out, they would be looking great right now, but instead, theyre near the middle of the pack. 11. 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 NHL trade deadline: Winners and losers, including the Bruins, Devils and Bruce Boudreau? Best offensive lines in the NFL ranked for 2021 - Pro Football per ESPN Stats & Info. Dallas Cowboys For defense: A team with a high ranking in Adjusted Line Yards but a low ranking in Open Field Yards has a strong defensive line but its linebackers and secondary have difficulty in pursuit and tackling. 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 4. 19. 30. It helps that they get Richie Incognito back, but this is certainly a work in progress. 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. New York Jets, 68% Theyll move Germain Ifedi from guard to right tackle, which is likely to be a downgrade from Massie. NFL Andre Dillard and Lane Johnson form a solid tackle group when healthy, which has been an issue. Tennessee Titans, 33% Whatever the case, Greg Van Roten and Conner McGovern are both below average and drag down the overall ranking. 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. The positive outlook here is that if it works, four-fifth of the Falcons OL will be young and under contract and would certainly look to be a building block for the new regime. 17. Because nobody should be compared to Aaron Donald, the Kancey athletic comp is more like Ed Oliver. 16. Denver Broncos, 70% New York Giants 21. Minnesota Vikings The 6-foot-3, 232-pound Levis also was saddled with two major 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. Chicago Bears, 41% 3. Projecting the NFL's best and worst pass-protecting offensive 2019-20. 23. 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. NFL Stats 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. Miami Dolphins, 43% Pittsburgh Steelers, 28% I loved the pick of Jalen Mayfield in the third round; it felt like one of the steals of the draft. Arizona Cardinals, 29% 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. Continuity on the offensive line is arguably one of the most important factors in terms of year over year success. Houston Texans, 31% A team with a low ranking in Adjusted Line Yards but a high ranking in Open Field Yards is heavily dependent on its running back breaking long runs to make the running game work. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 30% Will the draft picks of Spencer Brown and Tommy Doyle provide depth, or will they move one of them to guard? Enjoy. 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). When fully healthy, we all know this line can be one of, if not the, best in the league. All told, the additions combined with their established linemen give the Chiefs one of the best lines in the league. The Football Teams offensive line was perhaps one of the most improved units in 2020. If this unit can make improvements in pass-pro this season they could end the year even higher on this list. Stat to know:In 2020, the Packers OL produced the highest time to pressure per dropback with a mark of 2.67. 28. Washington Football Team, 75% JAX | KC | LAC | LAR | LV | MIA | MIN San Francisco 49ers, 61% We've been waiting for Miles Sanders to join the upper echelon of fantasy RBs. Fantasy 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. 5. 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. I was someone clamoring for the Broncos to add an offensive tackle (if they didnt go quarterback) at No. Carolina Panthers, 68% Green Bay Packers, 30% SEA | TB | TEN | WSH, Projected offensive line (left to right) and 2020 PBWR ranks at position: Jedrick Wills Jr. (ninth), Joel Bitonio (first), JC Tretter (third), Wyatt Teller (20th), Jack Conklin (fifth). 23. Web2022 NFL Team Offense Statistics. You can see last season's PBWR rankings here. 2023 NFL Scouting Combine Preview: Offensive Line 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. That resurgence Moving George Fant to guard seems logical, but they could slide Vera-Tucker inside to make the transition smoother. For offense: A team with a high ranking in Adjusted Line Yards but a low ranking in Open Field Yards is heavily dependent on its offensive line to make the running game work. Kansas City Chiefs In run stop win rate, a defender can earn a win by doing any of the following: beating his blocker so he's in better position to stop the runner; disrupting the pocket or running lane by pushing his blocker backwards; containing the runner such that he must adjust his running lane; or recording a tackle within three yards of the line of scrimmage. Carolina Panthers, 50% 31. Thats a stacked offensive line, especially if Sewell lives up to the hype. They lost their starting left tackle Anthony Castonzo to early retirement, which created a massive question mark. That said, Gus Edwards is no slouch, averaging 5.2 yards per carry in his career. 6. If a defender earns a run stop win, his blocker earns a loss, and vice versa. Many want to anoint the Colts as the top offensive line in the game, but Im pumping the brakes a tad. The Saints are an all-around good-to-great line. Most peoples idea of building an offensive line doesnt look anything like the way the Bills did it. They also added a couple guards in free agency to replace Forrest Lamp and Trai Turner, who both turned out to be major disappointments. Baltimore Ravens, 73% Atlanta Falcons, 28% Likewise, our pass block win rate metric conveys the rate linemen can sustain their blocks for 2.5 seconds or longer. 2023 NFL Scouting Combine Preview: Offensive Line. And that risk doesn't just come in the form of injury. 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, 70% Beneficiary. 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. With that in mind, I decided to rank the top-10 running back and offensive line combinations for the fantasy season ahead. In 2020, the Panthers probably got the most out of a unit that on paper looks to be a major weakness. Byron Young also looked like a special athlete, testing incredibly well. 7 overall pick Penei Sewell at tackle, Tyrell Crosby and Jonah Jackson/Logan Stenberg at guard, and then Frank Ragnow at center? 2021 NFL offensive line rankings New York Jets, 41% 28. The following stats are not adjusted for opponent: Why are these rankings different from team DVOA ratings for rushing? NFL 2021-22. 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. After aggressively attacking the offensive line after the 2019 season, the Browns unit quickly rose to the top of the NFL. 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. They had the best offensive line in 2020 and nothing has changed in terms of personnel for this season. NFL 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. Not exactly what you want when it's time to draft. 10. Some recent updates working in Harris' favor, however: The Pats making Mac Jones their Week 1 starter after cutting Cam Newton and the team trading Sony Michel. Still, even without Staley for more than half the season, this offensive line created a league-leading 2.01 yards before contact for their running backs. 4. 27. ESPN Analytics created revolutionary new metrics to measure performance in both the run and pass game. 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. AP Offensive Player of the Year: Cooper Kupp. 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. NE | NO | NYG | NYJ | PHI | PIT | SF 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. Jawaan Taylor was supposed to be a steal in the second round a few years back, but he hasnt looked like it. Chicago Bears, 71% Pittsburgh Steelers Taylor Decker and No. 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. Philadelphia Eagles Cleveland Browns, 30% 21. Teams that need help getting after the quarterback are going to be very, very intrigued by Anderson. Detroit Lions Ragnow can make a case for being the top center in the NFL and just signed a long-term extension. May 18, 2021, 12:00 PM EDT. 17. But now we're focusing on pass-blocking Jump to: The best part, however, is that CEH's ADP (23.6) hasn't ballooned the way it did last year. The Colts OL is the definition of nasty with several guys who take pride in getting their man to the ground. 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. 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.
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