Ragnow can make a case for being the top center in the NFL and just signed a long-term extension. The running back is simultaneously the most important and the scariest position in fantasy football. 7. 31. Dallas Cowboys, 42% That was backward-looking, but let's flip it forward to project every team's pass block win rate for the 2021 season. 4. Jacksonville Jaguars 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. New York Jets, 32% Landover, Maryland, USA; Dallas Cowboys guard Zack Martin (70) takes to the field with teammates prior to the game Ok, sure, I get it, lets shake it up. 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. 20. ESPN Analytics created revolutionary new metrics to measure performance in both the run and pass game. 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. AP Offensive Player of the Year: Cooper Kupp. Los Angeles Rams, 35% 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. 2021 Basic Line Stats: defense. 8. It could also be due to the back's ecosystem. Explore sample content below to see what you're missing. This unit could easily return to elite status if they can stay healthy. New York Giants, 29% 23. 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. 10. 9. Little should be able to compete for one of the starting tackle jobs and at worst provide better depth than years past. Las Vegas Raiders, 32% Houston Texans, 40% A couple of future NFL players made themselves some coin Thursday. This OL group is absolutely nasty and fits the identity and scheme of the team perfectly. JAX | KC | LAC | LAR | LV | MIA | MIN Not Travon Walker. 28. 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. After aggressively attacking the offensive line after the 2019 season, the Browns unit quickly rose to the top of the NFL. Seattle Seahawks, 39% Moving George Fant to guard seems logical, but they could slide Vera-Tucker inside to make the transition smoother. 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 only bright spot on this offensive line is Taylor Moton at right tackle. The two most important positions (the tackles) are the weak spots, as Andrew Norwell, A.J. 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. 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. His presence alone elevates this unit quite a bit. Their line is well below average, and the running backs did nothing to help them look better last year, averaging just 2.46 yards after contact, the second-lowest mark in football. Cincinnati Bengals Against. 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. Thats precisely what the Bears did this offseason, cutting both Charles Leno and Bobby Massie due to salary cap issues. 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. 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. Tennessee Titans, 33% Teams are ranked according to Adjusted Line Yards. The two big questions will be the development of left tackle Andre Dillard, who missed all of the 2020 season, and how rookie second-rounder Landon Dickerson fits in. 23. 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. By all accounts, the Giants made the wrong pick when they selected Andrew Thomas over Jedrick Wills Mekhi Becton and Tristan Wirfs in the 2020 NFL Draft. The expected boost to their line should also, ideally, help Edwards-Helaire reach his vast potential. He's expected to lead this backfield going forward, and the boost to his ADP of late reflects that. You don't currently have any notifications. 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. When fully healthy, we all know this line can be one of, if not the, best in the league. While the Rams unit did take a major step back toward the good after a dreadful 2019 season, there are question marks here. Los Angeles Rams, 68% 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. Stat to know:In 2020, the Packers OL produced the highest time to pressure per dropback with a mark of 2.67. 16. 26. Mar 04, 2023 at 06:04 AM. 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. 27. 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. They signed tons of offensive linemen this offseason, but no one really of note. Tennessee Titans, 56% 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. Before, he had to split with an old guy and a failed high draft pick. Definitely a chance to climb the list here. Miami Dolphins, 71% -Los Angeles Rams (PFF rank - No. 15. Unfortunately for them and for Taylor, an electric young running back, we just don't know what this offense will deliver come Week 1, hence Taylor's fall in Yahoo ADP. WebAP Offensive Rookie of the Year: Ja'Marr Chase. Granted, they were aging players, but its still a lot of moving parts. SAN Cleveland Browns Detroit Lions, 58% 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. Dak Prescott's season-ending injury grabbed most of the headlines, but we can't forget about the ailments suffered by elite left tackle Tyron Smith and La'el Collins' own season-ender. If this unit can make improvements in pass-pro this season they could end the year even higher on this list. Try the FTN Parlay Calculator and FTN Prop Shop. Oh, and Harris gets to run behind yet another elite Patriots offensive line. Offensive Line rankings by PFF ; 2021 Yahoo Running Back Rankings. 27. 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. The Titans will once again have their battering ram as their offensive focal point, but now, he'll have another elite wide receiver on his team who will undoubtedly help relieve him of facing so many stacked boxes (not that it really matters). Theres nothing special about the Bills offensive line, but theres also not much wrong with it. Kansas City Chiefs, 74% 2. Pittsburgh Steelers, 49% If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, please call 1-800-GAMBLER. The main portions of the NFL offseason are in the rearview mirror, at least the player acquisition stage. He and David Andrews form a powerful one-two punch in the interior. Disputed loan at center of Commanders probe, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Atlanta Falcons, 54% New York Jets, 68% Smith dropped jaws by running his in a blazing 4.39 seconds to go along with elite vertical and broad jumps. Brown played his best football in New England before signing a massive deal with the Raiders. This overhaul started with the big trade for Orlando Brown Jr., and they continued with the addition of star left guard, Joe Thuney. 15. At this point in time, theres not a player whos performed above average on this line. The other three starters will be returning. He doesn't need it after posting 34.5 sacks in his three college seasons and 58.5 tackles for loss. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, 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. These guys join Brandon Scherff, who is still one of the best RGs in the league. To achieve this we used a regression model that considers every projected starter's individual pass block win rate over the past two seasons. 2020-21. 25. 16. Whatever the case, Greg Van Roten and Conner McGovern are both below average and drag down the overall ranking. 18. The Saints boast the likely top OT duo in the game with Terron Armstead (LT) and Ryan Ramczyk (RT). This is an above-average unit in pass protection but arguably the best run-blocking squad in the game. While young, they were better in run-blocking than they were pass-blocking good news for Kamara. Pass protectionstats are explained further here. Atlanta Falcons, 34% And even though Hill will undoubtedly be a part of some offensive packages, Kamara is expected to receive most of his carries from Winston. Detroit Lions, 70% Seriously, theyve been rebuilding ever since. 2021 Offensive Line Rankings: 10-1. New York Giants We've been waiting for Miles Sanders to join the upper echelon of fantasy RBs. Denver Broncos, 31%, 1. 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. 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. Now, however, Swift will have to share backfield duties with the potent Jamaal Williams. 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. 16. Nolan Smith: ATHLETE
: , Nolan Smith had a day! XFL Week 3 preview: Can AJ McCarron, Battlehawks continue their fourth-quarter heroics? 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. New England Patriots, 62% I fully expect a comeback this year with the return of Lewan and the addition of second-round pick Dillon Radunz. Indianapolis Colts Teams are ranked according to Adjusted Sack Rate, which gives sacks (plus intentional grounding penalties) per pass attempt adjusted for down, distance, and opponent. There are certainly questions on this offensive line, but its possible theyre a top-12 unit this time next year. 22. , 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+). This will probably come as a shock to many as the Steelers having a good offensive line has been almost as consistent as having to pay taxes each year. 14. Dallas Cowboys Still, its not a bad thing that they went out and snagged Alex Mack on a one-year deal in free agency, and then drafted Aaron Banks in the second round in order to beef up the interior of the line. Likewise, our pass block win rate metric conveys the rate linemen can sustain their blocks for 2.5 seconds or longer. Do they slide him inside to play guard? 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. 11. 6. Absolutely, and Im going to do my best to let you know why. Unfortunately for them, it hasnt worked out as well as they would hope. New Orleans Saints, 36% Kentucky switched offensive coordinators and lost some key talent at receiver and offensive line. 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. 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. 8): Will Darrell Henderson be able to handle a workhorse load? Detroit Lions Indianapolis Colts, 36% Most of their value is captured in being great at the most important aspect of offensive line play, pass protection on the edge. Cleveland Browns, 72% AP Defensive Player of the Year: Are there players you should move up or down in your rankings because of this? 20. Baltimore Ravens, 41% 4. Adding Landon Dickerson in the second round was great, as he should be an upgrade over the rapidly declining Jason Peters at guard. 19. Philadelphia Eagles, 67% Jacksonville Jaguars, 39% Theyre still a very good offensive line, but Im not seeing greatness just yet. 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. 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. 9 overall because they needed to upgrade JaWuan James at right tackle. While those guys might not play much this year, they are reasonable depth options who could develop into starters down the road. To join our email list and get notified when we launch the 2023-24 NFL section (probably late May), register for a free account. Oddly enough, the Saints running backs averaged just 2.73 yards after contact last year, which ranked 21st. With that said, all those things that got us hype for him remain, and now his line is expected to be better. Here are the leaders for the 2021 season. That hasn't happened yet, be it due to injury or workload or offensive environment or all of the above. But what they did was add an extremely disappointing Pat Elflein, a horrendous Cam Erving, and then offensive linemen with their third- and sixth-round picks. Teams that need help getting after the quarterback are going to be very, very intrigued by Anderson. We made mention of the Ravens trading Orlando Brown Jr. to the Chiefs. 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. 31. All told, the additions combined with their established linemen give the Chiefs one of the best lines in the league. Denver Broncos, 28% New England Patriots, 70% Continuity on the offensive line is arguably one of the most important factors in terms of year over year success. XFL Week 3 preview: Can AJ McCarron, Battlehawks continue their fourth-quarter heroics? Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 60% Usually a top unit, injuries brought the line's overall play down in 2020, much like their NFC East rivals, the Cowboys. Stat to know:The Colts OL generated 1.9 yards before contact per carry in 2020, fifth in the NFL. The fact that they have all five linemen returning definitely gives them a bump, though. Arizona Cardinals Las Vegas Raiders, 59% 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. Arizona Cardinals, 29% 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. Assuming the Eagles line stays healthy this year, it has a chance to be a phenomenal unit. 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, Tennessee Titans, 39% Arizona Cardinals, 70% 11. If Dickerson is good out of the gate the Eagles could make the case for best interior OL in the league. He hadn't planned on participating in testing or drills even before his arrest. Taylor Decker and No. However, it is important to understand that these ratings only somewhat separate the offensive line from the running backs. 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. 27. 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). If a defender earns a run stop win, his blocker earns a loss, and vice versa. This offensive line took a hit during the offseason when they lost long-time starting center Corey Linsley and right tackle Rick Wagner. 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. 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. 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. Please be aware that quarterbacks bear responsibility for some of their own sacks and these metrics are not a pure rating of pass protection. Carolina Panthers, 51% -Tampa Bay Buccaneers (PFF rank - No. 19. 14. PBWR: Players | Team Atlanta Falcons The Rams lost starting center Austin Blythe to the Chiefs, and stud left tackle Andrew Whitworth is another year older, now 39. On top of that, they lost their starting left tackle Alejandro Villanueva, center Maurkice Pouncey, and guard David DeCastro.