Which team fields the best offensive line in the NFL? It’s a difficult question to answer with countless variables. High-end talent is important, but given that offensive line is an inter-connected unit where one poor spot can result in disaster, depth is just as critical.
The offensive line is a position of attrition. Guys are consistently getting nicked up. Minor injuries won’t factor into these rankings, but players on injured reserve (IR) or PUP, which has already affected many offensive line units, will be.
Who Has the Best Offensive Line in the NFL?
Outstanding at both pass and run blocking, the Philadelphia Eagles offensive line has held the top spot in our rankings since the 2022 preseason. Despite minor turnover, they remain the top dog.
LT Jordan Mailata, LG Landon Dickerson, C Jason Kelce, RG Cam Jurgens, RT Lane Johnson
The “brotherly shove” remains one of the most indefensible plays in football. The outstanding offensive line helps move the pile after the initial scrum, which usually results in a stalemate. They play low, their QB squats 600 pounds, and the backfield helps push Jalen Hurts forward.
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But this unit is complete from left to right. Hurts holds onto the ball for a long time in the pocket because this unit affords him that time to be a playmaker through the air.
Offensive Line Rankings 2-10
2) Detroit Lions
LT Taylor Decker, LG Jonah Jackson, C Frank Ragnow, RG Graham Glasgow, RT Penei Sewell
Vaitai might be replaced by Graham Glasgow for a short stretch, but he has avoided an IR designation for now. The Detroit Lions offense has been humming right along so far in 2023, thanks to this unit.
3) Cleveland Browns
LT Jedrick Wills Jr., LG Joel Bitonio, C Ethan Pocic, RG Wyatt Teller, RT Dawand Jones
Losing Jack Conklin for the season in Week 1 was a big hit to this group. However, the Cleveland Browns’ offensive line remains a punishing run-blocking unit from left to right. Additionally, they’ve sufficed in pass protection, although their QB has made their lives more difficult.
Conklin is a fantastic player, but the franchise will have to find a place for Jones next season if Conklin returns fully healthy. Jones has been outstanding in relief of the veteran.
4) Baltimore Ravens
LT Ronnie Stanley, LG John Simpson, C Tyler Linderbaum, RG Kevin Zeitler, RT Morgan Moses
The Baltimore Ravens’ offensive line survived even with Stanley and Linderbaum absent against Cincinnati. Losing Morgan Moses and having Ronnie Stanley fresh off his own injury has hurt the unit, but in a league lacking high-end units, the Ravens remain one of the best.
5) Dallas Cowboys
LT Tyron Smith, LG Tyler Smith, C Tyler Biadasz, RG Zack Martin, RT Terence Steele
The 49ers had a field day against the Cowboys offensive line in Week 5. Terence Steele hasn’t been as strong in pass protection as we’d seen him be previously. Still, this offensive line remains strong at the other four spots. Smith (LG) has rounded into a dominant interior blocker.
Despite being a strong run-blocking unit overall, assignment flaws in the run game have been evident over the past few weeks. Considering their continuity, this unit should tighten things up going forward.
8) Kansas City Chiefs
LT Donovan Smith, LG Joe Thuney, C Creed Humphrey, RG Trey Smith, RT Jawaan Taylor
Taylor might have the record for penalties in a season already, and Smith has been up and down as a Chief. The tackle play remains questionable through Week 6, but the interior is still the best in the league.
9) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
LT Tristan Wirfs, LG Matt Feiler, C Robert Hainsey, RG Cody Mauch, RT Luke Goedeke
There was little hope surrounding the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this offseason, but their offensive line and Baker Mayfield have put together solid performances to start the season.
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Tristan Wirfs is a special talent. He hasn’t really played much left tackle dating back to high school, so moving there in the offseason and playing at an All-Pro level is an astounding feat. Doing everything backward and remaining arguably the best tackle in the NFL takes unbelievable talent.
10) Atlanta Falcons
LT Jake Matthews, LG Matthew Bergeron, C Drew Dalman, RG Chris Lindstrom, RT Kaleb McGary
The Falcons’ offensive line has struggled early in the year.
They were already an underwhelming protection group in straight dropbacks, but they’ve been bullied more than expected. In Week 5, they did not allow a sack, but the Commanders sat Ridder down three times a week later.
12) Denver Broncos
LT Garett Bolles, LG Ben Powers, C Lloyd Cushenberry, RG Quinn Meinerz, RT Mike McGlinchey
It’s hard to be upset with the Broncos’ production thus far, considering who is dropping back to pass for them. They battled against a talented Washington Commanders defensive front, and it wasn’t really until the fourth quarter that the Commanders’ unit saw success.
13) Buffalo Bills
LT Dion Dawkins, LG Connor McGovern, C Mitch Morse, RG O’Cyrus Torrence, RT Spencer Brown
Dawkins is better than he’s given credit for, as is McGovern beside him. But the Buffalo Bills are putting tons of pressure on their young right side. Torrence is a rookie, and Brown is a third-year player who still might not be completely battle-tested.
However, the offensive line and Brown were exceptional against what could have been a devastating Raiders pass rush. Maxx Crosby only managed a few pressures and couldn’t get home to Josh Allen. They followed that performance with strong showings in Weeks 3, 4, and 6.
