Offensive line play is incredibly important, especially with the modern NFL shifting to a more offense-centric league. With that said, it can be tough for fans to evaluate offensive linemen since their contributions don’t show up in the box score.
Enter PFSN’s OL Impact (OLi) grades.
Below, you will find our metric-based ranking of all 32 offensive lines this season, plus the best-ranked and worst-ranked linemen for each team. To see the complete individual OLi grades for every single offensive lineman, check out our Player OLi dashboard.
While each lineman’s individual OLi factors into our team OLi grades, there are also a number of analytics that impact a team’s grade. Here’s how each offensive line stacks up entering Week 8.
32) Cleveland Browns
Team OLi Grade: 54.3
- Best-Ranked OL: Joel Bitonio, 88.0 (7th overall, 2nd position)
- Worst-Ranked OL: Cornelius Lucas, 62.1 (154th overall, 62nd position)
31) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Team OLi Grade: 59.2
- Best-Ranked OL: Tristan Wirfs, 82.2 (32nd overall, 14th position)
- Worst-Ranked OL: Charlie Heck, 54.8 (164th overall, 65th position)
30) New Orleans Saints
Team OLi Grade: 62.8
- Best-Ranked OL: Erik McCoy, 83.5 (24th overall, 8th position)
- Worst-Ranked OL: Cesar Ruiz, 72.4 (109th overall, 40th position)
29) Seattle Seahawks
Team OLi Grade: 63.6
- Best-Ranked OL: Abraham Lucas, 79.4 (51st overall, 17th position)
- Worst-Ranked OL: Anthony Bradford, 71.5 (116th overall, 44th position)
28T) Green Bay Packers
Team OLi Grade: 64.2
- Best-Ranked OL: Elgton Jenkins, 77.3 (75th overall, 24th position)
- Worst-Ranked OL: Aaron Banks, 59.6 (157th overall, 63rd position)
28T) Philadelphia Eagles
Team OLi Grade: 64.2
- Best-Ranked OL: Jordan Mailata, 87.3 (13th overall, 6th position)
- Worst-Ranked OL: Landon Dickerson, 73.8 (98th overall, 35th position)
28T) Las Vegas Raiders
Team OLi Grade: 64.2
- Best-Ranked OL: Kolton Miller, 87.8 (12th overall, 5th position)
- Worst-Ranked OL: Rob Havenstein, 66.4 (139th overall, 55th position)
25) Cincinnati Bengals
Team OLi Grade: 64.5
- Best-Ranked OL: Ted Karras, 73.0 (105th overall, 31st position)
- Worst-Ranked OL: Jalen Rivers, 52.1 (167th overall, 68th position)
24) Minnesota Vikings
Team OLi Grade: 64.8
- Best-Ranked OL: Christian Darrisaw, 72.3 (110th overall, 39th position)
- Worst-Ranked OL: Blake Brandel, 55.9 (162nd overall, 33rd position)
23) New York Giants
Team OLi Grade: 65.0
- Best-Ranked OL: Andrew Thomas, 87.1 (14th overall, 7th position)
- Worst-Ranked OL: Jon Runyan, 77.6 (73rd overall, 24th position)
22) New York Jets
Team OLi Grade: 65.4
- Best-Ranked OL: Josh Myers, 83.5 (23rd overall, 7th position)
- Worst-Ranked OL: Olumuyiwa Fashanu, 75.8 (86th overall, 31st position)
21T) Baltimore Ravens
Team OLi Grade: 66.3
- Best-Ranked OL: Tyler Linderbaum, 83.6 (21st overall, 6th position
- Worst-Ranked OL: Ronnie Stanley, 65.5 (142nd overall, 54th position)
21T) Los Angeles Chargers
Team OLi Grade: 66.3
- Best-Ranked OL: Joe Alt, 78.1 (68th overall, 25th position)
- Worst-Ranked OL: Austin Deculus, 53.8 (165th overall, 66th position)
19) Arizona Cardinals
Team OLi Grade: 66.7
- Best-Ranked OL: Hjalte Froholdt, 78.1 (69th overall, 22th position)
- Worst-Ranked OL: Isaiah Adams, 60.1 (156th overall, 62nd position)
18) Houston Texans
Team OLi Grade: 67.4
- Best-Ranked OL: Ed Ingram, 83.1 (28th overall, 8th position)
- Worst-Ranked OL: Juice Scruggs, 55.2 (163rd overall, 66th position)
17) San Francisco 49ers
Team OLi Grade: 68.5
- Best-Ranked OL: Colton McKivitz, 90.9 (4th overall, 2nd position)
- Worst-Ranked OL: Connor Colby, 72.2 (111th overall, 41st position)
16) New England Patriots
Team OLi Grade: 69.4
- Best-Ranked OL: Morgan Moses, 78.9 (56th overall, 20th position)
- Worst-Ranked OL: Jared Wilson, 69.4 (128th overall, 51st position)
15) Tennessee Titans
Team OLi Grade: 74.0
- Best-Ranked OL: Peter Skoronski, 81.0 (41st overall, 14th position)
- Worst-Ranked OL: Dan Moore Jr., 75.9 (85th overall, 30th position)
14) Miami Dolphins
Team OLi Grade: 76.5
13) Atlanta Falcons
Team OLi Grade: 75.5
- Best-Ranked OL: Ryan Neuzil, 96.2 (1st overall, 1st position
- Worst-Ranked OL: Jake Matthews, 78.1 (67th overall, 24th position)
12) Detroit Lions
Team OLi Grade: 75.7
- Best-Ranked OL: Penei Sewell, 94.0 (2nd overall, 1st position)
- Worst-Ranked OL: Taylor Decker 77.1 (78th overall, 27th position)
11) Indianapolis Colts
Team OLi Grade: 76.8
- Best-Ranked OL: Quenton Nelson, 85.8 (16th overall, 5th position)
- Worst-Ranked OL: Braden Smith, 71.8 (112th overall, 40th position)
10) Los Angeles Rams
Team OLi Grade: 77.1
- Best-Ranked OL: Kevin Dotson, 83.2 (26th overall, 7th position)
- Worst-Ranked OL: Rob Havenstein, 67.9 (136th overall, 51st position)
9) Pittsburgh Steelers
Team OLi Grade: 77.4
- Best-Ranked OL: Mason McCormick, 81.7 (34th overall, 10th position)
- Worst-Ranked OL: Broderick Jones, 66.6 (138th overall, 52nd position)
8) Jacksonville Jaguars
Team OLi Grade: 78.0
- Best-Ranked OL: Robert Hainsey, 79.7 (48th overall, 16th position)
- Worst-Ranked OL: Patrick Mekari, 70.1 (126th overall, 50th position)
7) Washington Commanders
Team OLi Grade: 78.1
- Best-Ranked OL: Tyler Biadasz, 79.2 (53rd overall, 17th position)
- Worst-Ranked OL: Andrew Wylie, 53.1 (166th overall, 67th position)
6) Buffalo Bills
Team OLi Grade: 81.5
- Best-Ranked OL: Spencer Brown, 83.8 (19th overall, 8th position)
- Worst-Ranked OL: O’Cyrus Torrence, 75.1 (92nd overall, 31st position)
5) Carolina Panthers
Team OLi Grade: 82.5
4) Chicago Bears
Team OLi Grade: 83.8
- Best-Ranked OL: Darnell Wright, 82.4 (31st overall, 13th position)
- Worst-Ranked OL: Braxton Jones, 43.8 (168th overall, 67th position)
3) Kansas City Chiefs
Team OLi Grade: 84.2
- Best-Ranked OL: Creed Humphrey, 88.8 (5th overall, 2nd position)
- Worst-Ranked OL: Josh Simmons, 68.3 (133th overall, 49th position)
2) Dallas Cowboys
Team OLi Grade: 86.5
- Best-Ranked OL: Tyler Smith, 85.0 (17th overall, 6th position)
- Worst-Ranked OL: TJ Bass, 63.5 (147th overall, 58th position)
1) Denver Broncos
Team OLi Grade: 88.4
- Best-Ranked OL: Garett Bolles, 83.6 (22nd overall, 10th position)
- Worst-Ranked OL: Mike McGlinchey 76.6 (82nd overall, 29th position)
Breaking Down the Top-5 Offensive Lines
There’s a new No. 1 at the top of our rankings! After the Cowboys held the top spot for several weeks despite numerous injuries, the Broncos have surpassed them with an 88.4 grade. Denver leads the NFL in pressure rate (26.2%) and sack percentage on true dropbacks (1.8%). They have allowed zero quick sacks (a sack within 2.75 seconds) and just 13 quick pressures for a quick pressure percentage of 8.2% — both of which rank second-best in the NFL. The Broncos have allowed just eight sacks this season, which is second-best in the league. In addition to their pass-blocking success, Denver has the NFL’s eighth-best yards per rush (4.7).
It’s impressive that Dallas is still No. 2 in our rankings with all of their injuries. The Cowboys allow pressure on 34.9% of true dropbacks without a play action or screen, which is fifth-best in the league. They have allowed just one quick sack and eight sacks total for a 2.9% sack percentage — all of which rank second-best in the league. Dallas also has the NFL’s seventh-best average time to sack allowed (3.88 seconds). The Cowboys also have the NFL’s third-best rushing attack (5.0 yards per rush) in large part because they allow 1.16 yards before contact (sixth-best).
MORE: Latest 3-Round NFL Mock Draft
The Chiefs are looking like themselves again, and their offensive line is a major reason for their success. Kansas City is allowing pressure on just 29.3% of dropbacks (third-best) and on true dropbacks without a blitz, they only allow pressure 29.5% of the time (second-best). The Chiefs have allowed just one quick sack (second-best) and have a 12.6% quick pressure rate (sixth-best). In addition to their fourth-best sack percentage (4.2%), they average 1.11 yards before contact on rushing plays (seventh-best).
The Bears revamped their offensive line this past offseason and it is paying off, as they are currently the fourth-best unit in the league. Chicago leads the NFL in average time to throw (3.25 seconds) and average time to pressure (4.38 seconds), while also ranking second in average time sack allowed (4.30 seconds). They have allowed just one quick sack (tied for second-best) and just 16 quick pressures (fifth-best) for a quick pressure rate of 11.9% (fifth-best). Ben Johnson’s offense also averages 1.27 yards before contact, which is second-best in the NFL.
Rounding out the top five is the Panthers, who are ranked so high because of their terrific run blocking. Carolina is averaging 1.19 yards before contact (third-best) and 4.9 yards per rush (fourth-best). Even when Chuba Hubbard got injured, the rushing attack didn’t miss a beat — in fact, Rico Dowdle rushed for 389 yards in two games while filling in as the team’s RB1. The Panthers also have the NFL’s eighth-best sack percentage (4.8%) and ninth-best pressure rate on true dropbacks (35.9%).
Breaking Down the Bottom-5 Offensive Lines
The Browns have the worst-graded line in the NFL. Despite having the seventh-best overall lineman in Bitonio, they are allowing pressure on 40.0% of dropbacks (third-worst in the NFL) and their average time to pressure is just 3.06 seconds (second-worst). Cleveland has allowed pressure in 2.75 seconds or less on 21.4% of dropbacks (third-worst), and their 44 quick pressures lead the league. On top of their pass-blocking struggles, the Browns’ rushing attack averages just .39 yards before contact. This makes Quinshon Judkins’ success on the ground even more impressive, but it’s worth noting that Cleveland is still only averaging 3.7 yards per rush (eighth-worst in the NFL).
The Buccaneers had their worst game of the season in Week 8 against the Lions, and their offensive line struggles were a big reason for that. Baker Mayfield was running for his life all night and got sacked four times, and Tampa Bay averaged just 3.4 yards per rush. On the season, the Bucs are allowing pressure on 48% of true dropbacks (second-worst). And on true dropbacks without a blitz, they have the league’s worst pressure rate (45.4%). They have only allowed 14 sacks (14th-best in the NFL), but that’s mainly because Mayfield is so good at escaping pressure. The Bucs also average just 3.5 yards per rush (fourth-worst in the NFL). It’s worth noting that Tampa Bay’s issues are largely due to injuries, as Tristan Wirfs and Luke Goedeke each missed multiple weeks, Cody Mauch is out for the year, and even backups Mike Jordan and Luke Haggard have dealt with injuries. Charlie Heck has been dreadful while filling for Goedeke, who can’t return soon enough.
The Saints’ average time to throw is just 2.7 seconds (seventh-worst) and their pressure rate is 38% (eighth-worst). They have allowed 34 quick pressures (seventh-worst) for a quick pressure rate of 18.1% (eighth-worst). Also, the Saints average just 3.6 yards per rush, which is fifth-worst in the league. Unfortunately, things will likely only get worse for New Orleans now that Erik McCoy (their highest-ranked lineman) is out for the remainder of the season due to a torn bicep.
After a rough Week 8 performance, the Seahawks now have the fourth-worst offensive line. On the season, Seattle averages just 2.68 seconds to throw (fifth-worst) and a league-worst 2.86 seconds on their sacks. Their 21.9% quick pressure rate is second-worst in the league. Also, Seattle averages just .65 yards before contact (fourth-worst) and 3.7 yards per rush (seventh-worst).
The Eagles and Packers are tied for the fifth-worst offensive line in the league with a 64.2 grade. Both teams have Super Bowl aspirations, but both offensive lines have struggled through seven weeks.
Philadelphia has been known for its dominant line, but they are currently allowing pressure on 39.6% of dropbacks (fourth-worst) and they have allowed 21 sacks (seventh-most) for a sack rate of 9.7% (sixth-worst). Also, despite having Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia is averaging a league-worst 3.2 yards per rush, in part because they average just .72 yards before contact (seventh-worst).
Meanwhile, Green Bay averages just .66 yards before contact (fifth-worst in the NFL). On true dropbacks, the Packers are allowing pressure 41.4% of the time (seventh-worst). Even on true dropbacks without a blitz, their pressure rate is still 39.6% (sixth-worst).
