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The NFL season is flying by, so it is time to take a step back and evaluate some of the teams from now on to maximize our ability to win in fantasy. Every offseason at FTNFantasy, we look at each unit for every NFL team. Now seems like an appropriate time to re-evaluate these rankings.
First up is the offensive line rankings. Below you’ll find a comprehensive update of every team’s depth chart and performance up to this point. If you want to view the original rankings, check them out here.
NFL Midseason Offensive Line Rankings
1. Detroit Lions
Taylor Decker, Graham Glasgow, Frank Ragnow, Kevin Zeitler, Penei Sewell
Preseason Rank: 1
The Lions barely edge the Colts thanks to the health of their offensive line (although the team did have a season-ending injury scare with Frank Ragnow). The Lions offensive line averages a league-best 77.3 run-blocking grade and 76.6 PFF grade among their five starters. Some issues can be cleaned up in pass protection (eight sacks and 36 pressures allowed). Penei Sewell (89.2 PFF grade) continues to establish himself as a top offensive lineman in the NFL.
FTN Stat to Know: Detroit ranks first in adjusted line yards (5.32) by nearly .3 yards.
2. Indianapolis Colts
Bernhard Raimann, Quenton Nelson, Ryan Kelly, Dalton Tucker, Braden Smith
Preseason Rank: 3
Indianapolis’ offensive line is having an excellent start to the 2024 season. The Colts have seven different offensive linemen who have played at least 95 snaps. The lowest PFF grade among them is 64.1 (Dalton Tucker). The team lost starting right guard Will Fries for the season and has had to navigate nagging injuries for center Ryan Kelly Indianapolis has two offensive linemen (Bernhard Raimann and Quenton Nelson) who rank top 5 at their position in PFF grade.
FTN Stat to Know: Both Anthony Richardson (4.6%) and Joe Flacco (5.1%) rank top-10 in adjusted sack rate in the NFL.
3. Kansas City Chiefs
Wanya Morris, Joe Thuney, Creed Humphrey, Trey Smith, Jawaan Taylor
Preseason Rank: 15
Kansas City continues to lean on an imposing interior offensive line to offset subpar tackle play. All three of the Chiefs interior offensive linemen have a PFF grade above 80.0 and a run blocking grade above 75.0 to start the season. Second-year left tackle Wanya Morris has taken over the left tackle position after rookie Kingsley Suamataia (41.2 PFF grade) struggled to start the year. None of Kansas City’s five starting linemen have allowed more than one sack or 10 pressures this season.
FTN Stat to Know: Patrick Mahomes has the third-best time to pressure (2.7 seconds) in 2024.
4. San Francisco 49ers
Trent Williams, Aaron Banks, Jake Brendel, Dominick Puni, Colton McKivitz
Preseason Rank: 14
Missing training camp as a holdout has had very little impact on Trent Williams The veteran left tackle has an 89.5 PFF grade, an 87.4 run-blocking grade and an 84.2 pass-blocking grade while playing 400 snaps to start the season. The 49ers might have uncovered another excellent interior offensive lineman in rookie Dominick Puni Puni has allowed zero sacks and just 11 pressures while posing a 78.3 PFF grade. These 49ers have evolved into one of the league’s best run-blocking units, which has helped Jordan Mason offset the loss of Christian McCaffrey to start the year.
FTN Stat to Know: San Francisco is the only team that ranks top 5 in adjusted line yards (5.09) and running back yards per carry (5.43).
5. Carolina Panthers
Ikem Ekwonu, Damien Lewis, Brady Christensen, Robert Hunt, Taylor Moton (INJ)
Preseason Rank: 27
The Panthers’ offensive line retooling this offseason has yielded positive results to start the 2024 season. Seven different offensive linemen have logged at least 97 snaps to start the year. All of them have a PFF grade above 62.0 and a pass-blocking grade above 63.0. Only one player (Taylor Moton) has a run-blocking grade under 59.0. The loss of Austin Corbett (62.9 PFF grade) could have a major impact down the road, but Brady Christensen (69.5 PFF grade) has filled in admirably through two games. Ikem Ekwonu has developed into a solid left tackle, but his issues in pass protection (one sack and 13 pressures on 246 protection snaps) persist.
FTN Stat to Know: Carolina has the third-lowest stuffed run percentage (12%) in 2024.
6. Baltimore Ravens
Ronnie Stanley, Patrick Mekari, Tyler Linderbaum, Daniel Faalele, Roger Rosengarten
Preseason Rank: 26
It took a few weeks, but Baltimore has finally found an offensive line configuration that works. The steady play of Roger Rosengarten (61.1 PFF grade) allowed the team to move jack-of-all-trades lineman Patrick Mekari (63.1 PFF grade) into left guard. Tyler Linderbaum continues to push for recognition as the best center in the NFL. He’s allowed just three pressures on 217 protection snaps and has an 89.9 run-blocking grade. Ronnie Stanley is healthy and has seemingly returned to form, allowing just nine pressures on the season.
It was a rough start to the year, but if the Ravens can stay healthy and stick with this grouping, the sky’s the limit for this offense.
FTN Stat to Know: Derrick Henry is fifth among running backs in yards before contact (2.6) in 2024.
7. New York Jets
Tyron Smith, John Simpson, Joe Tippmann, Alijah Vera-Tucker, Morgan Moses
Preseason Rank: 9
The Jets offensive line has had a strong start to the year with four of five starters posting a 70.0 or higher PFF grade, a 67.0 or higher run blocking grade and a 67.0 pass protection grade. The lone player excluded from that group (Morgan Moses) has struggled to stay healthy. There is still room for growth with this unit in pass protection. Tyron Smith has been especially disappointing, allowing five sacks and 16 pressures on 262 protection snaps.
If the Jets can shore up their issues in protection (and stay healthy), they could make a late-season push into the top 5 of these rankings.
FTN Stat to Know: Aaron Rodgers ranks eighth in QB hit rate in 2024 (16.2%).
8. Atlanta Falcons
Jake Matthews, Matthew Bergeron, Ryan Neuzil, Chris Lindstrom, Kaleb McGary
Preseason Rank: 2
The Falcons offensive line has been able to navigate their way through Drew Dalman’s injured reserve stint (high-ankle sprain, will return this season) well. Atlanta’s strength as an offensive line has been felt through the run game, with the team averaging the eighth-best run-blocking grade (70.6) per PFF to start the season. This team has some glaring weaknesses in pass protection (four of five starters have allowed at least one sack and 10 pressures) that need to get cleaned up.
FTN Stat to Know: Atlanta ranks third in adjusted line yards (5.06) and first in second-level yards (1.63) this season.
9. Minnesota Vikings
Christian Darrisaw, Blake Brandel, Garrett Bradbury, Ed Ingram, Brian O’Neill
Preseason Rank: 13
Christian Darrisaw (85.0 PFF grade) and Brian O’Neill (82.4 PFF grade) are currently the top tackle tandem in the NFL. Both players are top 12 in the NFL in PFF grade and top 7 in run blocking grade. They’ve also combined to allow two sacks and 15 pressures. Minnesota needs better play from the interior combination of Ed Ingram (three sacks and 17 pressures) and Garrett Bradbury (two sacks and 13 pressures) to continue its hot start on offense.
FTN Stat to Know: Sam Darnold has the 10th-lowest clean pocket percentage (65.7%) in 2024.
10. Philadelphia Eagles
Jordan Mailata (INJ), Landon Dickerson, Cam Jurgens, Mekhi Becton, Lane Johnson
Preseason Rank: 7
Philadelphia’s offensive line has been solid to start 2024, but far from the dominant group we’ve come to know in recent years. They will also be tested going forward with Jordan Mailata (88.4 PFF grade) set to miss time with a hamstring injury.
Cam Jurgens has done admirably filling in for retired center Jason Kelce, but his 63.5 PFF grade is a significant downgrade. This group has been excellent as run blockers (73.5 average run blocking grade) and mediocre in pass protection (68.2 PFF grade).
FTN Stat to Know: Philadelphia ranks 25th in adjusted sack rate (9.1%) in 2024.
11. Chicago Bears
Braxton Jones, Teven Jenkins, Coleman Shelton, Matt Pryor, Darnell Wright
Preseason Rank: 17
It was tough sledding early for the Bears, but the group has found their footing in recent weeks. Part of that growth certainly came from benching highly paid right guard Nate Davis for veteran Matt Pryor That move gives Chicago five starting linemen with a PFF grade above 63.0, a run blocking grade above 62.0 and a pass blocking grade above 65.0. Chicago needs to see more development from tackles Braxton Jones (one sack and 17 pressures) and Darnell Wright (four sacks and 13 pressures) to truly make a push for a playoff spot in 2024.
FTN Stat to Know: Caleb Williams has the most time to pressure (2.8 seconds) in 2024.
12. Denver Broncos
Garett Bolles, Ben Powers, Alex Forsyth, Quinn Meinerz, Mike McGlinchey
Preseason Rank: 20
The consistency provided by Garett Bolles, Ben Powers and Quinn Meinerz has been enough to stabilize a group that has been trying to navigate early-season injuries. All three players have a PFF grade above 72.0 and have combined to allow just two sacks and 27 pressures. Mike McGlinchey has been limited to just 191 snaps this year but is playing good football when he is on the field (70.4 PFF grade). He has allowed just six pressures on 129 protection snaps, which is normally his weakness.
This is a solid group that is getting strong production from its veteran members. That has helped the team figure out the center position between Luke Wattenberg (injured) and Alex Forsyth
FTN Stat to Know: Denver ranks first in adjusted sack percentage in 2024 (4.1%).
13. Los Angeles Chargers
Rashawn Slater, Zion Johnson, Bradley Bozeman, Trey Pipkins III, Joe Alt
Preseason Rank: 11
The Chargers’ tackle pairing of Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt has performed as expected, allowing just three sacks and seven pressures to start the year. However, this group needs their interior offensive line to step up in a big way, especially in pass protection.
The interior combination of Zion Johnson, Bradley Bozeman and Trey Pipkins III all have a pass-blocking grade below 50.0 to start the season while combining to allow four sacks and 25 pressures. Thankfully, the group has been better in the run game, which fits the identity of this team. Los Angeles has the seventh-highest average run-blocking grade per PFF (70.7).
FTN Stat to Know: The Chargers have the fourth-highest Power Success rate in 2024 (80%).
14. Green Bay Packers
Rasheed Walker, Elgton Jenkins, Josh Myers, Sean Rhyan, Zach Tom
Preseason Rank: 8
Zach Tom has cemented his status as one of the top right tackles in the NFL. Tom has allowed just one sack and six pressures on 215 pass protection snaps this season. He also has a PFF grade, run blocking grade and pass blocking grade above 81.0 in 2024. The rest of the unit is composed of solid players with limited ceilings. Rasheed Walker has flashes of above-average play but leads the team with 14 pressures allowed. Only one other player (Sean Rhyan) has a run-blocking grade above 55.0 this year.
This group lacks difference-makers outside of Tom but is capable of putting together above-average stretches of play.
FTN Stat to Know: Jordan Love has the fifth-highest clean pocket percentage in 2024 (76.7%).
15. Arizona Cardinals
Paris Johnson Jr., Evan Brown, Hjalte Froholdt, Trystan Colon, Kelvin Beachum
Preseason Rank: 24
Paris Johnson Jr. has stepped up his game moving to his natural position at left tackle. The second-year player has an 83.5 PFF grade while allowing just three sacks and nine pressures on 207 passing plays. Right guard Will Hernandez will miss the rest of the season, but free-agent right tackle Jonah Williams should return at some point.
The rest of this unit consists of solid veterans playing solid football. The Cardinals have allowed just eight sacks and 49 pressures across all of their offensive linemen this season. Six different offensive linemen have logged a 66.0 or higher run-blocking grade this season.
Arizona isn’t the most talented unit, but this group is playing well to start the season.
FTN Stat to Know: Kyler Murray has the third-lowest pressure rate in 2024 (19.3%).
16. Houston Texans
Laremy Tunsil, Kenyon Green, Juice Scruggs, Shaq Mason, Tytus Howard
Preseason Rank: 12
The Texans have (mostly) stayed healthy in 2024. Now they need their core group of offensive linemen to play better. Four of Houston’s starting offensive linemen have a PFF pass protection grade above 72.0. However, the team has four players with at least two sacks surrendered and three players who have given up double-digit pressures.
Houston needs to see Kenyon Green take a step after he lost a key developmental year due to injury in 2023. The third-year guard has a 48.0 PFF grade on 415 snaps and leads the team in pressures allowed (15).
Houston’s offense has still operated at a high level in 2024, but the group can really take a step and become formidable if they can shore up their protection.
FTN Stat to Know: C.J. Stroud has the sixth-highest pressure rate in 2024 (32.6%).
17. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tristan Wirfs, Ben Bredeson, Graham Barton, Cody Mauch, Luke Goedeke
Preseason Rank: 18
The Buccaneers offensive line has been steady to start the season but has room for growth. Tristan Wirfs is one of the best linemen, much less tackles, in the NFL. He’s allowed just five pressures on 235 protection snaps this year. Cody Mauch is also having a solid second season after a rough rookie year, posting a 68.3 PFF grade on 374 snaps.
Luke Goedeke has been limited to just 139 snaps due to injury after a strong 2023. The team has also gotten solid play from 2024 first-round center Graham Barton (58.0 PFF grade), although he missed a game with an injury as well.
Barton and Goedeke’s returns will be key for this unit taking a step and pushing into the top 10. If they can return and provide above-average play, then this group is poised to climb.
FTN Stat to Know: Baker Mayfield is top 10 in pressure rate (22.2%) and clean pocket percentage (74.1%).
18. Miami Dolphins
Terron Armstead, Robert Jones, Aaron Brewer, Liam Eichenberg, Austin Jackson
Preseason Rank: 30
Terron Armstead remains one of the best-left tackles in the NFL (90.4 PFF grade) when he’s on the field. He’s allowed just five pressures on 122 protection snaps while also posting a 91.5 run-blocking grade. The veteran has missed just one game this season, which is a big boost for this group.
The rest of this unit is very average. Aaron Brewer has done a good job replacing Connor Williams (69.2 PFF grade). He’s the only other player with a PFF grade above 61.0.
The Dolphins are one of the few teams in the NFL that can truly utilize schemes to minimize the shortcomings of their offensive line. As long as Armstead remains healthy, this group will remain firmly in the middle of the pack of offensive lines in the NFL.
FTN Stat to Know: The Dolphins rank 31st in adjusted line yards in 2024 (3.65).
19. Buffalo Bills
Dion Dawkins, David Edwards, Connor McGovern, O’Cyrus Torrence, Spencer Brown
Preseason Ranking: 25
The Bills are doing a good job of opening up running lanes on the ground and a passable job of protecting Josh Allen to start the season. Four of Buffalo’s five starting offensive linemen have a run-blocking grade above 62.0. The group has allowed only two sacks but is giving up consistent pressure (50 pressures).
Buffalo needs more from the right side of their offensive line going forward. Both O’Cyrus Torrence and Spencer Brown have PFF grades below 59.0 on the season.
FTN Stat to Know: Buffalo ranks 11th in adjusted line yards (4.58).
20. Jacksonville Jaguars
Cam Robinson, Ezra Cleveland, Mitch Morse, Brandon Scherff, Anton Harrison
Preseason Rank: 31
Jacksonville’s offensive line has been stabilized by the veteran presence of Mitch Morse at center. Morse has allowed just one sack and five pressures on the season while posting a 66.0 PFF grade. All five of Jacksonville’s offensive linemen have logged at least 335 snaps this season. Only one of them (right tackle Anton Harrison) has a PFF grade below 65.0.
One area where this group can improve is allowing pressure. The tackle tandem of Cam Robinson and Harrison have combined to allow six sacks and 30 pressures. The interior linemen have combined to allow four sacks and 20 pressures.
FTN Stat to Know: Trevor Lawrence has the fourth-shortest time to pressure in 2024 (2.1 seconds).
21. Washington Commanders
Brandon Coleman, Nick Allegretti, Tyler Biadasz, Sam Cosmi, Andrew Wylie
Preseason Rank: 28
The Commanders have been one of the biggest surprises in the NFL this season, especially regarding offensive line play. Washington’s offensive line has allowed just four sacks and 47 pressures on 230 pass protection snaps this season.
Both Tyler Biadasz (71.7 PFF grade) and Nick Allegretti (65.5 PFF grade) have proven to be solid upgrades on the interior of this offensive line. The Commanders need to improve as run blockers, but the rushing threat of Jayden Daniels is at least enough to keep defenses on their heels.
Rookie tackle Brandon Coleman (58.9 PFF grade) has rotated and played well with veteran Cornelius Lucas (77.9 PFF grade). Overall this group is proving to be better than any of us expected.
FTN Stat to Know: Jayden Daniels has the second-best clean pocket rate in 2024 (77.7%).
22. Cincinnati Bengals
Orlando Brown Jr., Cordell Volson, Ted Karras, Alex Cappa, Amarius Mims
Preseason Rank: 16
Cincinnati hoped that they would get more time to develop 2024 first-round pick Amarius Mims with Trent Brown at right tackle. Unfortunately, Brown suffered a season-ending knee injury after 139 snaps.
That forced the Bengals to start their raw rookie earlier than expected. The results have been mixed so far. Mims has just a 56.5 PFF grade but has allowed just eight pressures on 130 protection snaps.
The rest of this group is a touch above the league average. Four of Cincinnati’s five starters have a PFF grade between 64.0 and 67.0. Every one of their offensive linemen has allowed at least one sack and seven pressures. The saving grace for this unit is their ability to generate a consistent push in the run game.
It is hard to imagine this group can do much better than being average, especially with Mims being forced into action earlier than expected.
FTN Stat to Know: The Bengals have the eighth-highest adjusted line yards (4.68) and eighth-lowest stuffed run rate (16%).
23. Seattle Seahawks
Charles Cross, Laken Tomlinson, Connor Williams, Anthony Bradford, Stone Forsythe
Preseason Rank: 23
Charles Cross has been able to put his 2023 injury issues behind him to establish himself as one of the best young tackles in the NFL. Cross hasn’t missed a snap this season, posting an 86.2 PFF grade, 90.1 run blocking grade and 77.8 pass protection grade. The team is also getting solid play from free agent acquisitions Laken Tomlinson (65.7 PFF grade) and Connor Williams (62.3 PFF grade).
Unfortunately, the right side of the line has struggled. Anthony Bradford has given up a team-high four sacks from the right guard position. Right tackle Stone Forsythe has been forced into action due to injuries to Abraham Lucas and George Fant and leads the team with 35 pressures allowed.
FTN Stat to Know: Geno Smith has the 12th-highest pressure rate in the NFL (29.0%).
24. Dallas Cowboys
Tyler Guyton, Tyler Smith, Cooper Beebe, Zack Martin, Terence Steele
Preseason Rank: 22
The Cowboys have struggled to replace two key pieces of their offensive line in 2024. First-round pick Tyler Guyton has had flashes but struggled with consistency (49.7 PFF grade). Both he and right tackle Terence Steele have combined to allow eight sacks and 32 pressures.
The interior of the offensive line hasn’t been much better. Tyler Smith (75.5 PFF grade) remains a steady force at left guard. Rookie center Cooper Beebe has also had positive moments but has a pedestrian 55.5 PFF grade to show for it. Zack Martin has allowed an uncharacteristic two sacks and 15 pressures this season but still has the second-best PFF grade (68.1) of the group.
FTN Stat to Know: Dallas has the best power success rate in the NFL this season (92%).
25. Las Vegas Raiders
Kolton Miller, Jackson Powers-Johnson, Andre James, Dylan Parham (INJ), DJ Glaze
Preseason Rank: 5
Las Vegas was one of the biggest offensive line surprises last season. In 2024, they are one of the biggest disappointments.
There have been moments of good play. Kolton Miller remains steady at left tackle (74.7 PFF grade) but has struggled in protection throughout the year (six sacks and 14 pressures allowed). Dylan Parham has taken a massive step in his third season (78.7 PFF grade) but is dealing with nagging injuries.
The rest of this group hasn’t been good. No other lineman on the team has a PFF grade above 57.0. Injuries to right tackle Thayer Munford Jr. forced the team to turn to developmental rookie DJ Glaze He’s struggled, allowing 11 pressures and two sacks on 168 protection snaps.
FTN Stat to Know: Las Vegas has the worst adjusted line yards in 2024 (3.54).
26. New York Giants
Joshua Ezeudu, Jon Runyan, John Michael Schmitz Jr., Greg Van Roten, Jermaine Eluemunor
Preseason Rank: 29
The Giants certainly would have been higher on this list, but unfortunately, it was announced that left tackle Andrew Thomas will miss the remainder of the season with a foot injury. That leaves veteran Joshua Ezeudu trying to fill a massive void on this line.
New York hasn’t given up many sacks as a team (5) thanks to the ability to leave Thomas on an island to free up the rest of the group. However, that has led the group to give up an extremely high amount of pressure (68).
FTN Stat to Know: Daniel Jones ranks 15th in pressure rate (28.5%) in 2024.
27. Tennessee Titans
JC Latham, Peter Skoronski, Lloyd Cushenberry III, Dillon Radunz, Leroy Watson
Preseason Rank: 21
Tennessee ranks ahead of the other teams on this list by virtue of being the healthiest unit.
Three of Tennessee’s starting offensive linemen have a PFF grade between 63.0 and 64.0. Lloyd Cushenberry III has struggled with his new team, posting a 53.8 PFF grade. JC Latham’s transition to left tackle has looked good in protection (one sack and 11 pressures on 178 pass attempts) but hasn’t translated to the run game.
The team recently benched inconsistent right tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere, but his replacement (Leroy Watson) struggled in his first start (39.4 PFF grade).
There are still a lot of young pieces on this offensive line, so development throughout the season is possible. But as it stands, this is a very mediocre group.
FTN Stat to Know: Will Levis has the third-highest adjusted sack rate in 2024 (12.0%).
28. Pittsburgh Steelers
Dan Moore Jr., Isaac Seumalo, Zach Frazier (INJ), Mason McCormick, Broderick Jones
Preseason Rank: 10
Injuries have robbed us of what could have been a strong season for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Both right guard James Daniels and right tackle Troy Fautanu have been lost for the year. Rookie center Zach Frazier will likely miss weeks with an ankle injury. Left guard Isaac Seumalo has played just two games this year after an injury of his own.
The Steelers have gotten good play from left tackle Dan Moore Jr. (72.2 PFF grade). Unfortunately, that has been overshadowed by the continued subpar play of 2023 first-round pick Broderick Jones at right tackle (five sacks and 14 pressures allowed on 184 snaps).
The Steelers offensive line will stabilize when Zach Frazier (82.2 PFF grade) returns, but any other injuries could be detrimental to this team.
FTN Stat to Know: Pittsburgh ranks 23rd in adjusted sack percentage in 2024 (9.5%).
29. Los Angeles Rams
Alaric Jackson, Logan Bruss, Beaux Limmer, Kevin Dotson, Rob Havenstein
Preseason Rank: 4
The Rams offensive line has gone through numerous configurations this year navigating injuries and a suspension. This group is hoping that getting back Jonah Jackson (130 snaps played) and Steve Avila (37 snaps played) can help fortify the group.
Of the starting offensive linemen listed above, only Alaric Jackson (75.2 PFF grade) and Rob Havenstein (66.5 PFF grade) have played well. Collectively, this group has allowed nine sacks and 30 pressures. The biggest disappointment has been right guard Kevin Dotson, who was one of the best guards in 2023 and is following up that campaign with a 59.8 PFF grade. Hopefully, a fully healthy group can return to keep Matthew Stafford upright and open up running lanes for an underwhelming rushing attack.
FTN Stat to Know: Matthew Stafford has the third-worst pressure rate in 2024 (34.0%).
30. New Orleans Saints
Taliese Fuaga, Lucas Patrick, Connor McGovern, Landon Young, Trevor Penning
Preseason Ranking: 31
The Saints have been as bad as expected due to a litany of injuries. New Orleans has played 11 different offensive linemen through Week 7 of the regular season. Only Taliese Fuaga, Trevor Penning and Landon Young have logged more than 300 snaps for the group.
Fuaga, the team’s 2024 first-round pick, has been inconsistent in transitioning to the left side of the offensive line. He’s remained a formidable run defender but has given up four sacks and 23 pressures on 260 passing attempts. Penning has been better on the right side but still struggles with pressures (17).
Getting back Erik McCoy (95.5 PFF grade on 122 snaps) would be a huge boost for this group. But it likely wouldn’t be enough to elevate them inside the top 25 for the rest of the season.
FTN Stat to Know: Derek Carr has the fourth-worst pressure rate in 2024 (33.8%).
31. Cleveland Browns
Jedrick Wills Jr., Joel Bitonio, Ethan Pocic (INJ), Zak Zinter, Jack Conklin
Preseason Ranking: 6
Just one of the listed starters (Joel Bitonio) has played more than 300 snaps this season. In total, 10 different offensive linemen have played over 50 snaps for the Browns this season.
The result of all of that turnover has been a team that hasn’t been able to do anything well in the trenches. Seven different linemen have given up at least one sack. Four have given up 15 or more pressures. Another six have given up between two and nine pressures.
It is a mess in Cleveland. The group is slowly getting healthy, but it remains to be seen if any of them can truly turn around what has been a brutal start to the year.
FTN Stat to Know: Deshaun Watson is last in adjusted sack rate (16.1%) and second-to-last in pressure rate (39.4%) in 2024.
32. New England Patriots
Vederian Lowe, Michael Jordan, Ben Brown, Mike Onwenu, Demontrey Jacobs
Preseason Ranking: 19
New England has used seven different offensive line combinations to start the season. Only one of its listed starters (Mike Onwenu) was drafted by an NFL team. He was a sixth-round pick.
The Patriots have given up 16 sacks and 96 pressures in six games played. The only lineman who has logged over 300 snaps this season is Mike Onwenu, who has moved from guard to tackle to try and find some semblance of protection on the interior.
This group is bad and there isn’t any help on the horizon.
FTN Stat to Know: Jacoby Brissett was pressured on 41.3% of his dropbacks in 2024.
