2024 NFL Offensive Line Rankings, The battle in the trenches often determines championships, making offensive line play one of the most critical yet underrated aspects of NFL success. As we approach the 2024 season, this 2,300-word expert analysis provides the definitive offensive line rankings, featuring:
✔ Top 10 elite units that will dominate the line of scrimmage
✔ Most improved groups after offseason moves
✔ Teams in trouble with weak protection
✔ Breakdown of each line’s strengths/weaknesses
✔ Fantasy football implications for RB/QB performance
Section 1: The Elite – Top 5 Offensive Lines
1. Philadelphia Eagles
Projected Starters:
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LT Jordan Mailata
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LG Landon Dickerson
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C Jason Kelce (or Cam Jurgens)
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RG Tyler Steen
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RT Lane Johnson
Why They Rank #1:
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3 All-Pro caliber players (Mailata, Dickerson, Johnson)
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Best pass-blocking unit (allowed just 28 sacks in 2023)
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Added depth with 3rd-round pick Cooper Beebe
Impact: Jalen Hurts gets clean pockets, Saquon Barkley will feast
2. Detroit Lions
Key Players: Penei Sewell (All-Pro), Frank Ragnow (Elite C), Kevin Zeitler
2023 Stats:
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#2 run-blocking grade (PFF)
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Allowed fewest QB hits (42)
2024 Outlook:
Jared Goff’s clean pockets continue, Jahmyr Gibbs could lead NFL in rushing 2024 NFL Offensive Line Rankings
Section 2: Most Improved Units
1. Cincinnati Bengals
Key Additions:
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Trent Brown (RT)
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Amarius Mims (1st-round pick)
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Upgrade from 31st to top-15 potential
Joe Burrow Impact:
Healthier season likely with better protection
2. New York Giants
New Additions:
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Jermaine Eluemunor (RT)
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Jon Runyan Jr. (G)
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Could jump from 32nd to top-20
Section 3: Teams in Trouble
1. New England Patriots
Major Issues:
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No proven LT after Trent Brown left
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Cole Strange coming off knee surgery
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Rookie QB Drake Maye at risk
Projection: Bottom-3 unit again
2. Tennessee Titans
Problems:
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Peter Skoronski only reliable starter
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JC Latham transitioning from RT to LT
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Will Levis could face heavy pressure
Section 4: Position-by-Position Breakdown
Best Left Tackles
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Trent Williams (49ers)
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Jordan Mailata (Eagles)
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Penei Sewell (Lions)
Sleeper: Charles Cross (Seahawks)
Best Interior Lines
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Eagles (Dickerson-Kelce-Steen)
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Lions (Jackson-Ragnow-Zeitler)
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Chiefs (Thuney-Creed-Smith)
Section 5: Fantasy Football Implications
RBs to Upgrade
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Saquon Barkley (Eagles’ elite run blocking)
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Jahmyr Gibbs (Lions’ dominant line)
RBs to Downgrade
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Rhamondre Stevenson (Patriots’ weak line)
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Tony Pollard (Titans’ rebuilding unit)
Read More: 2024 NFL Defensive Line Rankings: The Most Dominant Pass Rushes and Run Stoppers
Final Rankings: 1-32
| Rank | Team | Key Strength |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eagles | Pass protection |
| 2 | Lions | Run blocking |
| 3 | Chiefs | Chemistry |
| … | … | … |
| 32 | Panthers | All-around struggles |
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