Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports, Sep 25, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears offensive lineman Cody Whitehair (65) blocks against the, Sep 25, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears offensive lineman Cody Whitehair (65) blocks against the Houston Texans at Soldier Field. LG Brady Christensen 21. Full List: Ranking the Best NFL Wide Receivers and Tight Ends 2022; Offensive Line Rankings. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union] Jki 110622 Raiders Jags Cp 49, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan (2) lines up behind Indianapolis Colts center Ryan Kelly (78) on. Thats not great since Jensen has been a big help in keeping Tom Brady so clean in the pocket. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Jimmy Garoppolo enjoyed a clean pocket while keeping Trey Lance mostly on the bench. Seattle Seahawks, 34% 29. The Raiders line ranks ninth in PFF pass-blocking grade but 24th in pressures surrendered. Cincinnatis line now ranks 28th in PFF pass-blocking grade and tends to be exposed whenever it faces an elite pass-rusher. The weak link in the chain is still center Austin Blythe who is currently at 54.9 overall. Washingtons defense blitzes at the fifth-highest rate in the NFL. But they added new starters C Austin Blythe (one-year, $4M KC), and rookies LT Charles Cross (1.09 pick) and RT Abraham Lucas (3.08 pick). The only Pro Bowler for Tennessee last year was RG Rodger Saffold who left for the Bills, and RT David Quessenberry left in free agency. New York Jets RT Kelvin Beachum, LT James Hurst The play of this offensive line starts with Duane Brown as he has the most prominent position on the pass blocking line. Offensive line rankings for the 2022-23 NFL season with key additions, departures, tiers, depth charts, and more. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Fantasy Football Player Rankings / Projections, Fantasy football player analysis tips and advice, 2023 fantasy football player movement tracker, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Tennessee Titans, 36% 2. Green Bays offensive line has allowed the third-lowest pressure rate in the NFL despite frequent personnel changes over the season. Seahawks.com reporter John Boyle reflects on the 2021 season and hands out some Seahawks 2021 Season Honors. Theyve rebuilt the right side from the center out and start three new linemen who should all be significant upgrades. Oct 30, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (62), center Landon Dickerson (69), Oct 30, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (62), center Landon Dickerson (69) and offensive tackle Jordan Mailata (68) prepare to block against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lincoln Financial Field. Philadelphia Eagles For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. LG Robert Jones Becton missed last year and Fant is an asset that can be used where ever they need. Over the last month, G Mike Iupati and RT Brandon Shell missed a handful of games. The Lions rank seventh in yards before contact per carry (1.7) this season. 15. Detroit Lions 15 Best Free Agent Acquisitions of All-Time. A good example of this would be in Week 13 against the New York Giants. Indianapolis Colts, 33% 32. And yet he gained 1,200 rush yards to rank No. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. New England Patriots, 33% 30. Houston Texans The rookie Justin Fields experienced more NFL sacks than anyone and was pressured about one in every three times he tried to pass. With the 2020 regular season officially over, Pro Football Focus has released its final offensive. . 18. The Jets rank top-five in pressure rate (37.9%) despite blitzing at the second-lowest rate (16.2%). LG Kevin Dotson Injuries were also a factor. Cann RT Morgan Moses, LT Trent Brown The 49ers sent LT Trent Williams to the Pro Bowl again, and the unit posted above-average stats other than negative runs, which are partly attributed to spinning through eight different running backs last year. Hes had problems with inflammation but the Packers are not expressing any concern about his return. New Orleans Saints tackle Ryan Ramczyk (71) work on offensive line drills during a New Orleans Saints training camp session at the New Orleans Saints Training Facility. Seattle abandoned the run against Carolina, and the line still surrendered only six pressures across 43 pass-blocking snaps. Nobody else is above 62.9. LT Dion Dawkins went to the Pro Bowl after the O-line only allowed 26 sacks. 8. The Jets O-line was decent blocking the run but gained no favors from the four different quarterbacks that started games last year. C Graham Glasgow He may be replaced by veteran. This is still a good line, but not as elite as was expected. The pass blocking was better than expected, though it became a short game of pitch-and-catch between Ben Roethlisberger and Diontae Johnson. LG Damien Lewis: 71.8 overall Their 2021 second-round pick of LG Landon Dickerson quickly transitioned from Alabama to the NFL. Tennessee Titans (Preseason rank: 25) Top overall grade: RT Jack Conklin, 88.9 (No. Fortunately, the Cowboys are comfortable with C Tyler Biadasz and T Terence Steele moving up as replacements. 13. Los Angeles Chargers Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan (2) lines up behind Indianapolis Colts center Ryan Kelly (78) on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Adding A.J. UPDATE: Tyron Smith suffered an avulsion fracture in his knee and will be out at least until December, it at all. The Seattle Seahawks entered the 2023 NFL Draft on April 27 with 10 picks over the three-day event, including two in the top 20 and five in the top 83. 26. The Cardinals O-line is average and they didnt do much either way to alter expectations. San Franciscos defense is allowing just 3.4 yards per carry against the run this season, by far the best mark in the league. 20. Tennessee Titans, Sign up for the Seahawks Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. The Seahawks gave up 46 sacks, which were the eighth most in the league, though the sack numbers did improve later in the season, and while any lineman would say they don't want to allow any sacks, it's also always worth noting that not all sacks are the result of poor pass protection by linemen. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey), Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Travon Walker (44) pressures Las Vegas Raiders offensive tackle Kolton Miller (74) during, Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Travon Walker (44) pressures Las Vegas Raiders offensive tackle Kolton Miller (74) during the first quarter of a regular season NFL football matchup Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. Heading into Week 13, PFF now ranks the Seahawks offensive line No. Without further delay, here's the ranking of all 32 NFL offensive lines in the 2016 regular season: 1. And yet, while these are the reasons that everything else on the offense works, they incur a high rate of injury and the shifting of blockers in and out of the lineup is usually unnoticed despite the significant bearing on success. 5) The Cowboys' vaunted offensive line was decimated by injuries in 2020, and they became average with a constant rotation of replacements. Tennessees line is the third-most penalized group in the NFL they have been flagged 36 times as a group. The Texans marks were poor across the board for the O-line and the rushing effort had little chance to matter, though the quality of running backs was also no help for an offense ranked dead last in backfield yards-per-carry and the ratio of negative-yardage runs. In fact, at one point during the offseason Pro Football Focus had them ranked last in the league. 13 by PFF going into Week 13 Tim Weaver November 30, 2022 11:35 am PT The Seahawks offensive line was supposed to be one of the worst in the NFL this. The Broncos O-line is just average and the new coaching staff under new head coach Nathaniel Hackett will install a new scheme that should result in better blocking than Russell Wilson experienced in Seattle. 3. C Ted Karras Ethan Pocic was injured in camp, keeping him from competing with Kyle Fuller for the starting job, then he was injured again in the opener, landing him on injured reserve. The Rams O-line rated Top-5 in all passing metrics in their journey to a Super Bowl victory. RT Chukwuma Okorafor, LT Jonah Williams Musical chairs on the offensive line continues with the Jets. 29. The Raiders offensive line exceeded expectations with pass protection last year but did the backfield no favors. Pittsburghs line is significantly better as a pass-protecting unit than it is run-blocking. 2021 Seattle Seahawks Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports Previous Season Next Season Record: 7-10-0, 4th in NFC West Division ( Schedule and Results ) Coach: Pete Carroll (7-10-0) Points For: 395 (23.2/g) 16th of 32 Points Against: 366 (21.5/g) 11th of 32 Expected W-L: 9.3-7.7 SRS: 1.94 (15th of 32), SOS: .24 Still, PFF rated Seattle's line 14th out of 32 in its end-of-season rankings, writing in part: "The Seahawks' offensive line ranked 16th as a unit in pass-blocking grade this season. This unit sent T Quenton Nelson and C Ryan Kelly to the Pro Bowl. The only lacking measurable from last year was the percent of pressures, but that spoke more to Jalen Hurts holding onto the ball too long, thanks in part to a marginal set of receivers. Follow @DMDorey RT Andrew Wylie, LT Ronnie Stanley RG Zion Johnson LG Nick Gates Dillon Radunz was the 2.21 pick in 2021 and will get first shot at taking the right tackle. LG Aaron Banks The unit bounced back last year, holding down Top-5 marks in nearly every blocking metric. The Seattle Seahawks have two first round picks in the 2023 NFL Draft and a chance to build on a playoff appearance last season.. Seattle extended Geno Smith after a Pro Bowl season in 2022, but . RG Nate Herbig RG A.J. This unit may be better for 2022, if only because it couldnt have been much worse. C Scott Quessenberry NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. Another standout of this offensive line has been rookie G Damien Lewis. OT Stone Forsythe: 37.0 overall. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports, Sep 11, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Terence Steele (78) on the line, Sep 11, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Terence Steele (78) on the line of scrimmage before a play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at AT&T Stadium. He missed a couple of games due to a concussion and his presence was certainly missed. The unit bounced back last year, holding down Top-5 marks in nearly every blocking metric. SEAHAWKS, SEAHAWKS LOGO, SPIRIT OF 12, WE ARE 12, BRING ON THE 12, LEGION OF BOOM, 12 and 12S are trademarks of the Seattle Seahawks. 27 for the upcoming 2022 NFL season, with an overall grade of 54/100. Every play is like conducting a symphony in the middle of a riot. For the second year, running backs combined for a Top-3 rank in yards before contact on rushes that reflects the impact of Kyler Murray terrifying defenses. C Tyler Linderbaum Over the offseason, the Seahawks decided not to resign C Justin Britt after he tore his ACL. RG Will Fries All picks and predictions are suggestions only. The right guard spot goes to the 1.17 draft pick of Zion Johnson this year. In the early portion of the season, when Wilson was cooking, this team looked real DangeRUSS. Seahawks offensive line ranked among league's worst in pass protection Teams AFC East Bills Dolphins Jets Patriots AFC North Bengals Browns Ravens Steelers AFC South Colts Jaguars Texans Titans. Rookie Dylan Parham surrendered four pressures against the Rams and finished with a PFF pass-blocking grade of 12.5 on Thursday night. 27. Lamar Jackson became one of the most sacked quarterbacks last year as a result. Few things are more important to a teams success than the quality of its offensive line. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. RT Kaleb McGary, LT Jedrick Wills Jr. Tampa Bay has lost all of its significant pass-rushers to injury this season, with off-the-ball linebacker. RG Wyatt Teller The Jaguars O-line exceeded expectations while the overall team imploded last year. 108 and a 2024 third round pick. who played the second-most snaps on this . The Patriots rank third in pressure rate as a defense (38.7%). They acquired Shaq Mason from the Patriots and drafted Luke Goedeke (2.25), wholl likely move from the tackle spot he played at Central Michigan to the right guard. Right tackle Jack Conklins return from a torn patella last year has been ahead of schedule and was activated from the PUP list. Duane Brown is in the region of the top 10 OTs in the league, and Brandon Shell is a more than competent piece opposite him. RT Taylor Moton, LT Donovan Smith 25 in sacks allowed rate (8%) in 2019, a better O-line and older Kyler Murray improved and ended as No. O-lines deal with injuries, new coaches and schemes, depth chart moves, schedule challenges and the effects of when new quarterbacks and running backs are used. The Panthers unit was abysmal across the board and ranked near the bottom in all categories. This unit combines for greater results than the individual parts suggest. Jamarco Jones (two-year, $4.8M) was signed for depth and Nicholas Petit-Frere was drafted in the third round to help. C Andre James UPDATE: Jason Kelce underwent elbow surgery and may not be ready by Week 1 but will be back. Houston is tied for the worst average yards before contact per rush figure in football at 0.8 yards. The Seahawks offensive line was supposed to be one of the worst in the NFL this year. Brown said after the final game of the season. The rookie Mayfield is expected to switch to right guard. (Updated August 15, 2022). Tennessee . Projected starters Damien Lewis and Phil Haynes will both be free agents next year, clouding the future at both guard spots for the Seattle Seahawks. RT Penei Sewell, LT Braxton Jones Brown was a top 15 center in 2021 according to PFF before mostly playing guard last year. The Seahawks like what they saw out of Curhan last year, and they did draft Stone Forsythe, who was one of college football's best pass-blocking left tackles at Florida, but if Seattle can't re-sign Brown and/or Shell, they almost surely would be looking to bring in more competition at both of those spots. 21. 1. 2 min read. "I'm feeling healthy enough now, so I plan on continuing to play,"Brown said after the final game of the season. Former first-rounders Taylor Decker and second-year Penei Sewell man the tackles, with Decker looking for a healthy year after missing eight games with a finger injury. When all 5 starting offensive linemen are in the lineup, the Seattle Seahawks are undefeated. But installing a new left tackle wont make it any easier to start the season. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports, Nov 20, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Buffalo Bills guard Rodger Saffold (76) during the game against, Nov 20, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Buffalo Bills guard Rodger Saffold (76) during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Ford Field. Second-year Robert Hainsey is taking his place but there will be a drop-off until Jensen returns. Cam Jurgens was already in line to eventually replace him next year, and has taken his place in preseason games with solid results. LT Mekhi Becton was lost for nearly all of 2021 with a knee injury after the former 1.11 pick had a promising rookie season in 2020. LG Matt Feiler San Francisco is one of only seven teams whose line has surrendered fewer than 100 pressures on the season (95). Worse yet, the Bears are in a full rebuild with new HC Matt Eberfus and the O-line didnt make it to the top of the list of needs in the offseason. But while Jackson and fellow veteran Duane Brown were able to make 33 of 34 starts between them, the rest of the line dealt with injuries and COVID-19 absences that hindered the ability of that unit to function at its highest level. UPDATE: Starting left guard Shane Lemieux missed last year and again went down in the preseason opener with a toe injury that could last into the season. Eric Pocic is expected to take his place. Nfl Cincinnati Bengals At Pittsburgh Steelers Nov 20 0158, Denver Broncos guard Dalton Risner (66) looks on against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL, Denver Broncos guard Dalton Risner (66) looks on against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Denver. Team run stop win rate. Another LSU Tiger who is active on this offensive line is C Ethan Pocic. G Phil Haynes: 57.1 overall The Bills rank tied for the league lead in yards before contact on average (2.0) but are 27th in run rate as an offense. Sometimes a play-call can put them in a bad position, sometimes a running back or tight end can fail to execute, or sometimes a quarterback can hang onto the ball too long, but regardless of the cause, getting those sack numbers down will be a focus this offseason. UPDATE: Lael Collins is still dealing with a back injury that flared up and has been on the NFI list in camp. This ranking considers where each O-line ranked last year in certain metrics, their additions and losses in linemen, the continuity of the unit and scheme, and plus the impact of the rest of the offense and schedule. And that was with the loss of both running backs and a passing effort that struggled despite starting the 1.01 pick of the draft in Trevor Lawrence. This still projects to remain below average, and the pass blocking will get more challenging with either Mitchell Trubisky or the rookie Kenny Pickett less likely to settle for constant ten-yard strikes to Johnson. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) is congratulated by the offensive line after scoring a, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) is congratulated by the offensive line after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. Some of the best photos of Seahawks tackle Duane Brown taken during the 2021 season. Stepping down from Russell Wilson is a significant concern for the offense, but the O-line should show at least incremental improvement in pass protection. This is a mostly younger unit that could see improvement this year, but still wont hope to reach average. Seattle takes New Mexico safety Jerrick Reed II in the 6th round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Seattle Seahawks 2023. He's a 24-year-old prospect who recorded fewer than 50 career pressures on 786 defensive snaps in college. RT Spencer Brown, LT Josh Jones The line will have at least three new starters this year, RG Austin Corbett (three-year, $26M LAR) and C Bradley Bozeman (one-year, $2,8M) were signed as starters. C Creed Humphrey LG Joe Thuney If you want to keep a 45-year-old quarterback on the field, it helps to rank No. All rights reserved. Chicago's line ranks seventh in PFF run-blocking grade on the season. RT Mike McGlinchey, LT Taylor Decker RT Riley Reiff, LT Ikem Ekwonu Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports, https://seahawkswire.usatoday.com/gallery/seahawks-offensive-line-ranking-pff-week-13/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. RG Calvin Throckmorton Skipping over a first round lineman to draft JaMarr Chase still seems prudent, but the Bengals knew they needed blocking help and addressed it by bringing in G Alex Cappa (four-year, $35M TB) and RT Lael Collins (three-year, $21M DAL), and G Ted Karras (three-year, $18M NE). Seattle takes Michigan defensive end Mike Morris in the 5th round of the 2023 NFL Draft. RT Lane Johnson, LT Zach Tom Theyre also allowing 4.7 yards per rush. RG Quinn Meinerz 2) RT Samuel Cosmi was the 2.19 pick last year and started with promising results. RT Brandon Shell, LT Charles Leno Jr. 31. . Between the 2014 and 2021 seasons, the Seattle Seahawks had their most yards of total offense in a season in 2015, with 6,058 yards. Pro-Bowl center Jason Kelce returns to mentor their 2.19 pick of C Cam Jurgens, who will take over as early as next year. C Jake Brendel That . 13. 10. C Mason Cole Now that the 2021 season has officially come to an end with Super Bowl LVI in the books, it's time to look ahead to an offseason that will help shape the Seahawks' fortune in 2022. For the year, Lucas still has solid PFF grades: 67.3 overall, 69.4 pass blocking and 65.3 run blocking. 5 overall. The Seahawks' offensive line is ranked No. The Seattle Seahawks are reaping the rewards of trading away Russell Wilson as the franchise has two first-round picks in this year's NFL Draft. They rank 23rd in pass-rushing grade and 28th in run-defense grade as a team. This has been a unit that seems worse as a whole than their individual parts suggest. But for as good as Penny was, he would be the first to say that he wouldn't have put up those numbers without some really good run blocking from the line. LG Damien Lewis C Josh Myers Miamis defensive front has depth, and the team blitzes at the fourth-highest rate in the NFL. UPDATE: Lucas Patrick starts his career in Chicago with a hand injury and no timetable for his return. Havenstein allowed five pressures and had three penalties against the Raiders and. Brown remains the leader of this group up front at 35 years old, fresh off his highest PFF grade (87.3) since 2011 the article notes. (Updated August 25, 2022) RT Abraham Lucas, LT Tyler Smith Lewis certainly has room to grow, but he will be a focal point of this offensive line for years to come. 4 in the NFL. The Commanders sent G Brandon Scherff to the Pro Bowl and then let him sign with the Jaguars, but also signed G Andrew Norwell from the same Jaguars with a net loss that may only be minor. Now that the defense is humming, if this unit can back to being the dynamic explosive offense, they will be a very hard team to beat. The 2023 NFL Draft starts Thursday, and it's a particularly exciting one for the Seahawks, who have two first-round picks, including No. Green Bay Packers 'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+'://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js';fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document, 'script', 'twitter-wjs'); By David Dorey | RG Mark Glowinski The first-round rookie Tyler Smith will assume the left tackle, but that will have growing pains that impact Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott. dark. Carolina Panthers When looking at the numbers over the last six seasons or so, it should come as no surprise that Wilson was once again ranked as one of the most sacked quarterbacks in the NFL. He may not make it back for Week 1 but should show up sometime in September. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports, Sep 12, 2021; Landover, Maryland, USA; The Los Angeles Chargers offense lines up against the Washington, Sep 12, 2021; Landover, Maryland, USA; The Los Angeles Chargers offense lines up against the Washington Football Team at FedExField. Miamis line ranks eighth in PFF run-blocking grade as a unit, giving them an obvious direction to pivot as an offense going forward. C Sam Mustipher Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (1) and center Creed Humphrey (52) and guard Joe Thuney (62) ready for the snap against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Bringing in Carson Wentz may not positively affect the blocking since the Colts O-line dipped in pass blocking metrics last year. G. Newman Lowrance/2021 G. Newman Lowrance. Day 3: The Panthers have invested in improving their offensive line over the last several seasons and continue to do so with Zavala here. George Fant moves over to the right and Duane Brown was signed in free agency to take over the left side. No starter on the line has a PFF pass-blocking grade below 67.2 for the year. One positive that came out of those absences was the emergence of some depth that could be crucial going forward. Former second-rounder LG Aaron Banks enters his second season and C Alex Mack holds on for one more season at the age of 37. UPDATE: Lael Collins is still dealing with a back injury that flared up and has been on the NFI list in camp. Tampa Bay Buccaneers UPDATE: Right tackle Mekhi Becton is out for the year with yet another knee injury. In fact, he started at center one game. The Cardinals line ranks 30th in PFF run-blocking grade on the season. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. RT Tytus Howard, LT Ty Nsekhe RT Nicholas Petit-Frere. Jacksonville Jaguars Seahawks Statistics Year Top Offense Passing Yards Geno Smith 253 YDS Rushing Yards Receiving Yards Top Defense Tackles Sacks TEAM STATISTICS Seattle Seahawks OPPONENTS 346 TOTAL FIRST DOWNS. Joe Burrow was returning from a torn ACL and yet was still one of the most sacked quarterbacks in the league.