There is generally a lot of lip service paid to offensive lines in the fantasy community. For the most part, fantasy analysts and managers overwhelmingly tend to reach the following conclusions about teams as it relates to offensive lines:

1) They must have a good pass-blocking line if the quarterback doesn't take a lot of sacks and
2) They must have a good run-blocking line if multiple backs on the same team run "well" consistently.

As is typically the case in this industry, such analysis is far too simplistic and far from 100 percent true. So why does that logic seem to reign supreme? Analyzing offensive line play is not glamorous or easy and requires a high degree of football intelligence. Most analysts would rather resort to their models and hope for the best when it comes to the health or performance of NFL offensive lines.

There are also no well-established stats (or easily) available to the public - other than those that players accumulate at other positions - to inform the general fan as to how those five linemen are performing play after play. Shockingly, offensive line coaches are not going to share that information with the public at large anytime soon either.

Why does any of this matter? If "it all starts up front" as coaches have been saying for decades, then getting a sense of how proficient an offensive line is at their job should mean quite a bit to the fantasy game.

Below you will find a team-by-team breakdown of the projected five starting linemen for each NFC team at their likely spots. Here is the link to each AFC team's breakdown from last week. As I have done for a few seasons, I am giving each starter and the starting group as a whole a run- and pass-blocking projected score to illuminate how I expect the lines to perform in 2025.

At the end of this article, I rank each team's offensive line as a run-blocking unit, pass-blocking unit and by overall score.

I am including backup linemen as well, although they will not be scored like the starters. I am doing this to: 1) illustrate the depth each team appears to have and 2) account for potential camp battles in which the favorite could lose his job. Pro Football Focus' run-blocking grade (RBG) from last season is included in the second-to-last column, while PFF's pass-blocking grade (PBG) from last season is in the last column.

Green box - Player graded 80 or higher in that particular discipline per PFF (100-point scale)
Blue box - Player graded between 70 or 79.9 in that particular discipline
Yellow box - Player graded between 60 or 69.9 in that particular discipline
Red box - Player graded 59.9 or lower in that particular discipline
Black box - Rookie or did not play in 2024

# - Rookie
- Currently injured

25 R-Rating - Projected run-blocking grade
25 P-Rating - Projected pass-blocking grade

Last year's primary starters (LT-LG-C-RG-RT): Johnson/Brown/Froholdt/Isaiah Adams (64.7, 50.3)/Beachum

Cornerstone(s): Among all offensive tackles with at least 800 snaps last season, Johnson ranked 19th in run-blocking grade and pass-blocking grade. At 24 years old (as of July 3) and entering his third season, Johnson appears cemented as the anchor of the offensive line for the foreseeable future.

Reason(s) for optimism: Froholdt ranked fifth in run-blocking grade and ninth in pass-blocking grade among full-time centers last season, which is no small achievement considering how relatively inexperienced he is at the position (260 college snaps in the pivot and 353 with the Browns before calling Arizona home in 2023). Brown finished 12th among full-time guards in pass-block grade but struggled in the run game. The 36-year-old Beachum filled in nicely for an injured Williams last season and is a nice luxury for Arizona at swing tackle.

Reason(s) for concern: Williams played only six games last season and there is no way to know how much longer Beachum can play at a respectable level. Adams played well as a rookie considering he entered the league as a tackle. Somewhat surprisingly, he struggled the most in pass protection upon becoming a starter in Week 14. The interior depth may be the biggest issue, although Conner was the only FBS guard who did not give up a sack in 2024 (minimum 550 snaps).

Last year's primary starters (LT-LG-C-RG-RT): Matthews/Bergeron/Neuzil/Lindstrom/McGary

Cornerstone(s): While Matthews will undoubtedly fall off at some point entering his age-33 season, he has routinely graded out as an exceptional pass-blocker. He also recorded the second-highest run-blocking grade of his career in 2024 as well. Lindstrom has graded out as a top-10 run-blocker - across all positions - four years in a row. While he gave up a few too many pressures (31), most of his struggles came early in the season. McGary was not quite able to replicate what he did the previous two seasons, but he remains one of the better - and most durable - right tackles in the league. Much like Lindstrom began to emerge as a dominant force in his third season, Bergeron appears on track to do the same. Bergeron, who was a college tackle at Syracuse, graded out exceptionally well as a run-blocker near the end of the season and lowered his sack allowed total from six as a rookie to three in 2024.

Reason(s) for concern: Neuzil apparently showed the organization enough to allow Drew Dalman to go to Chicago without much of a fight. If Neuzil does not take a significant leap forward in 2025, Michael Penix Jr. and Bijan Robinson could suffer a bit. As has been the case in recent years, Atlanta's depth is a huge issue. Only Norton has much experience and he has an average-at-best blocker over his five-year career.

Last year's primary starters (LT-LG-C-RG-RT): Ekwonu/Lewis/Mays/Hunt/Moton

Cornerstone(s): Hunt may have had a down year by his standards in 2024, but he has accomplished far too much in the league to be considered anything but a cornerstone. While Moton may not be the most recognizable name to NFL fans, he has been a rock at right tackle in Carolina for almost a decade.

Reason(s) for optimism: Ekwonu will likely never be an elite pass-blocker and has allowed an average of eight sacks over his three-year career. With that said, he usually inflicts his will in the running game and is still relatively young (turns 25 on Halloween). Lewis came over from Seattle in free agency last offseason and easily had the best season of his five-year NFL career. Mays played very well in relief of an injured Corbett last season and Christensen has proven his versatility year after year, so the Panthers at least have good depth. Zavala flashed in limited snaps in 2024, while Nijman has logged nearly 2,000 snaps in five years. In short, Carolina has good depth up front.

Reason(s) for concern: Mays' emergence makes the center position less of a concern, but Corbett has had trouble staying on the field over his three years in Carolina. It is one thing to have quality depth, but it is preferable that a team does not need to call on it to start for months at a time.

Offensive line coach: Dan Roushar (first season with Chicago)

Last year's primary starters (LT-LG-C-RG-RT): Jones/Teven Jenkins (74.3, 75.8)/ Coleman Shelton (66.7, 68.4)/ Matt Pryor (65.9, 78.1)/Wright

Cornerstone(s): Thuney may be on the wrong side of 30, but there has been very little slippage in his game. The fact that he played as well as he did when he was asked to move over to left tackle late last season in Kansas City speaks to that very thing. Wright appears to be on the verge of becoming an elite right tackle. The mere fact that he performed as well as he did in such a dysfunctional offensive attack last season likely means his star is on the rise with Ben Johnson calling the shots now. The Bears made Dalman the third-highest-paid center in the league after he became a key member of the Falcons' offensive line over the last two seasons. Entering his age-27 season, the best is likely yet to come for him. Durability has been a slight issue for Jones, but he has consistently played at a high level in his three-year pro career.

Reason(s) for optimism: Jackson was effectively benched midway through his short stay with the Rams last season, but he had a good excuse. Before his lost season with Los Angeles, Jackson was a quality contributor to Detroit's elite offensive line. He may actually be the weakest link now in Chicago, which speaks to how much the team upgraded its front line in the offseason. Trapilo should have a bright future once he has the opportunity to adjust to NFL speed rushers, although he should have the luxury of time as a rookie with Jones and Wright being so durable. Bates did not grade out well in limited action last season, but he has proven to be a capable reserve throughout his six-year career.

Reason(s) for concern: Other than Roushar and 80 percent of the team's expected starting five being new to the organization or a rash of injuries, very little. Thuney's ability to fill in at tackle if needed could be huge for this team, although they should not need to take advantage of it very often.

Offensive line coach: Conor Riley (first season with Dallas)

Last year's primary starters (LT-LG-C-RG-RT): Guyton/Smith/Beebe/Zach Martin (63.3, 62.0)/Steele

Cornerstone(s): With Martin hanging up his cleats, Smith is the unquestioned anchor of this line. Originally drafted in 2022 with an eye on becoming the long-term answer at left tackle, Smith played so well so quickly at left guard that Dallas decided to keep him there instead. There is a possibility he could return to left tackle if Guyton does not improve significantly this year, but Smith will likely remain inside for at least one more season.

Reason(s) for optimism: It is rarely ever a good thing to expect a rookie lineman to play well right away, but Booker is a mauler who should fit nicely alongside plus-sized Beebe and Smith. Beebe beat out Hoffman in camp and likely did enough as a rookie to cement his place in the pivot for several years. The 6-4 and 335-pound Beebe is abnormally large for a center but can move well, which likely means he will be a dominant force sooner rather than later. Guyton's rookie was a disappointment, but it is far too early to write him off yet. While his run blocking was consistently sub-par, he seemed to catch his breath as a pass protector around midseason. It would be stunning if he struggles again in 2025.

Reason(s) for concern: While 2024 was an upgrade on 2023, Steele has been a bit of a disappointment since signing a big-time contract extension following his 2022 campaign. It seems likely that his play will suffer a bit playing alongside a rookie (Booker) and not next to Martin. The Cowboys have quality depth at the three interior line positions but do not have many good (or proven) options at the tackle spots if either Guyton or Steele disappoint or get hurt.

Offensive line coach: Hank Fraley (sixth season with Detroit)

Last year's primary starters (LT-LG-C-RG-RT): Decker/Glasgow/Frank Ragnow (90.9, 65.8)/Kevin Zeitler (87.2, 70.7)/Sewell

Cornerstone(s): Decker graded out almost the same across the board in 2024 as he did in 2023, but there were signs of slippage in his play. Nevertheless, it is hard to be overly critical of him after posting similar grades in six straight seasons. Sewell is arguably the best right tackle in the game. When the Lions need to run the ball, the odds are extraordinarily high that the play will go to his side.

Reason(s) for optimism: Mahogany flashed in a big way in the two games he started as a rookie. While small sample size works the same for linemen as it does for skill players, Mahogany's sample should give Detroit hope that he will be better at left guard than Glasgow was. With that said, Glasgow is a capable reserve. The Lions also doubled up at guard in the draft, grabbing Ratledge in the second round and Frazier in the fifth. While Detroit will not have ideal experience at either guard spot, the youngsters will be helped by the fact that they have the aforementioned cornerstones on either side of them.

Reason(s) for concern: Rutledge may have been among the most athletic guards in the draft, but there is no chance he will play at the same level in 2025 that Kevin Zeitler did in his one season with Detroit. The rookie will benefit from playing next to Sewell, but Zeitler's departure and the drop-off at center from Ragnow will be felt on occasion. Depth at tackle could be a problem if Decker or Sewell miss time since Manu is still very much a developmental player, although Skipper can fill in adequately when needed.

Offensive line coach: Luke Butkus (fourth season with Green Bay)

Last year's primary starters (LT-LG-C-RG-RT): Walker/Jenkins/Josh Myers (50.9, 63.9)/Rhyan/Tom

Cornerstone(s): Tom has been a standout since the Packers took him late in the fourth round in 2022. He may be the best right tackle in the NFL that virtually no one talks about. He struggled a bit - at least by his standards - in the Wild-Card Round loss to the Eagles but was borderline dominant for the majority of the second half of the season otherwise. Jenkins' star has fallen off a bit in the last couple of years, but Green Bay knows it can use him wherever it needs him the most at that moment and count on him to play at a high level. This year, they need him at center. Despite only 369 NFL snaps in the pivot over six seasons, no one should be surprised if he is considered one of the league's best by the end of the season.

Reason(s) for optimism: Rhyan graded out relatively well in his first full season at right guard. He also struggled against the Eagles in the playoffs, but his play before that was picking up over the second half of the season. Morgan - the team's first-round pick in 2024 - suffered a right shoulder injury during training camp and never got a chance to play a healthy snap as a rookie. Regardless of which wins the right guard job, Green Bay should be in good shape at that spot. Between Morgan/Rhyan, Belton and Jenkins' versatility, the Packers should be able to withstand injuries better than most up front.

Reason(s) for concern: Banks is not so much a concern as he is a question mark after four decent seasons with the 49ers. GM Brian Gutekunst believes the 330-pounder will be the final piece to a dominant run-blocking line in Green Bay, but his grades in the run and pass game with San Francisco suggest that might be a bit of a stretch. Part of the reason for that last statement is Walker, who has been great at protecting Jordan Love's blind side but average at creating run lanes through two seasons.

LA Rams Pos Player Age 25 R-Rat 25 P-Rat RB G PB G LT Alaric Jackson 26 7.3 8.1 75.2 79.2 LG Steve Avila 25 6.5 6.8 70.6 50.6 C Coleman Shelton 28 7.2 6.6 66.7 68.4 RG Kevin Dotson 28 8.3 6.4 81.7 60.2 RT Rob Havenstein 33 7.7 6.7 79.6 68.3 37.0 34.6 Reserves C Beaux Limmer 24 65.4 40.2 C Dylan McMahon 24 49.7 25.8 G Justin Dedich 25 59.7 43.6 T AJ Arcuri 27 55.8 1.9 T D.J. Humphries 31 30.5 66.1

Offensive line coach: Ryan Wendell (second season with Los Angeles)

Last year's primary starters (LT-LG-C-RG-RT): Jackson/Avila/Limmer/Dotson/Havenstein

Cornerstone(s): Dotson was also a godsend for the Rams in 2023, as he was acquired as part of a late Day 3 pick swap with the Steelers. The fifth-year right guard immediately proved to be a great run-blocker and serviceable as a pass protector.

Reason(s) for optimism: Although the 33-year-old Havenstein is too old to be considered a cornerstone, all he has done across 9,829 NFL snaps is give Los Angeles quarterbacks peace of mind for 10 years. He remains a very good run-blocker and has yielded a mere five sacks and 49 pressures across 999 pass-block snaps over the last two seasons. Shelton is back with the Rams after a one-year stop in Chicago and should be a big upgrade on Limmer at center. Following a brief flirtation with moving Avila to center last summer, Los Angeles opted to keep him at left guard. He promptly missed most of the first half of the season with a MCL injury. Expect him to be a cornerstone again next season.

Reason(s) for concern: Jackson rescued the Rams from the Joe Noteboom experience, but a blood clot issue discovered this spring could cause him to miss significant time this year. While Humphries was a good signing given the timing of Jackson's diagnosis, he is coming off a season in which he played two games. Avila offers some center/guard versatility, but the Rams could be in trouble again if any of the starters get hurt. While Dedich was serviceable on his 205 snaps at left guard and McClendon graded out well as a run-blocker, Los Angeles desperately needs to develop some proven depth as soon as possible.

Offensive line coach: Chris Kuper (fourth season with Minnesota)

Last year's primary starters (LT-LG-C-RG-RT): Cam Robinson (57.1, 63.4)/Brandel/Garrett Bradbury (70.5, 50.5)/Dalton Risner (58.8, 76.1)/O'Neill

Cornerstone(s): Darrisaw and O'Neill might be the league's most underappreciated tackle duo. O'Neill keeps knocking on the door of being an elite right tackle and has been very durable with at least 800 snaps played in all seven of his NFL seasons. Darrisaw was enjoying another dominant campaign at left tackle before tearing his ACL and MCL midway through the season on an inexplicable run call in a TNF loss to the Rams. He is reportedly recovering well, although it would not be surprising to see him start slow in 2025.

Reason(s) for optimism: The Vikings appear to have upgraded all three interior line positions this offseason. First-round draft pick Jackson was already a very good guard prospect at Ohio State before moving over to left tackle around midseason and fueling the Buckeyes' national championship run. Starting Jackson will also enable Minnesota to use Brandel in more of a super-sub role. Fries takes over for Ed Ingram, who was consistently a weak link for the Vikings before getting hurt and becoming a healthy scratch. While Fries' season ended early in Indianapolis last year, he was starting to emerge in a big way. Kelly replaces Bradbury, who never seemed to endear himself to HC Kevin O'Connell. Although durability has been a problem and age (32) is becoming one for Kelly, he has consistently been a very good pivot when he plays.

Reason(s) for concern: The Vikings would likely prefer to have another decent backup option after Brandel and Skule, but Jackson's ability to play tackle should protect the team in case Darrisaw misses time again. With that said, this should be the best offensive line Minnesota has fielded in years.

Offensive line coach: Brendan Nugent (first season with New Orleans)

Last year's primary starters (LT-LG-C-RG-RT): Fuaga/Lucas Patrick (66.3, 60.3)/Connor McGovern (56.8, 69.7)/Ruiz/Penning

Cornerstone(s): When McCoy has managed to play a full season, he has been among the best pivots in the league in several of those years.

Reason(s) for optimism: Fuaga performed admirably well as a rookie considering how few players stayed healthy in New Orleans in 2024. While he is giving up left tackle for now, he is probably a better fit on the right side anyway. The reason he is moving is that the Saints used the first pick of the Kellen Moore era on Banks, who graded out as a very good pass-blocker in all three of his seasons at the University of Texas. One NFC executive went so far as to compare him to Laremy Tunsil. Ruiz is coming off his best season after four mediocre years in New Orleans, although he needed a strong showing over the last two games of the season to grade out as well as he did.

Reason(s) for concern: We may not know which side of the line Ruiz is playing on until camp in part because New Orleans is trying to salvage Penning's career by making him a guard. The Saints almost need the experiment to work since their most likely option if it doesn't is to start Radunz, who has played at a replacement level for most of his four seasons in the league. The Saints brought back a friendly face in the versatile Clapp, but it is not a great sign that he and (likely) Radunz are the two best options New Orleans has coming off the bench if something goes wrong.

Offensive line coach: Carmen Bricillo (second season with New York)

Last year's primary starters (LT-LG-C-RG-RT): Thomas/Runyan/Schmitz/Van Roten/Eluemunor

Cornerstone(s): Outside of his rookie season in 2020, Thomas has been far and away the team's best offensive lineman. The primary reason why he is not more widely recognized is that New York is 29-56-1 (including the postseason) over his five seasons, including 1-10 following his season-ending Lisfranc injury in Week 6.

Reason(s) for optimism: Eluemunor did a reasonably good job replacing Thomas midway through the year despite spending the bulk of his career at right tackle. The Giants will probably be happy if he can simply repeat his 2024 performance when he moves back to the right side this season. Schmitz made noticeable improvements in the running and passing game in Year 2 and now appears to be on his way to living up to the second-round draft pick New York spent on him in 2023. With that said, his pass-blocking remains average at best. Mbow was one of the more athletic guard/tackle prospects available in this year's draft. While he cannot be expected to start right away, the Giants will undoubtedly appreciate having an easy mover like him inside over the next few seasons.

Reason(s) for concern: Neither one of the team's starting guards - Runyan and Van Roten - did much to stand out in their first season with the team. Runyan's contract from last season (three years, $30 million) likely guarantees he will keep his job all year, but New York would like Mbow to show enough in camp to make it a difficult decision between him, disappointing tackle-turned-guard Neal and the 35-year-old Van Roten. Even if we assume Mbow is ready to play major snaps right away, the Giants' other bench options do not inspire a great deal of confidence.

Offensive line coach: Jeff Stoutland (13th season with Philadelphia)

Last year's primary starters (LT-LG-C-RG-RT): Mailata/Dickerson/Jurgens/Mekhi Becton (70.3, 60.5)/Johnson

Cornerstone(s): All readers need to know about Mailata and Johnson is that they allowed a total of three sacks and 34 pressures on a combined 1,104 pass snaps in 2024. Johnson's age will start becoming a concern soon, but it is hard to be down on a player who is coming off one of the best seasons of his distinguished career.

Reason(s) for optimism: Dickerson is knocking on the door of being a cornerstone and elite performer at left guard, but 10 sacks allowed (70 pressures) and 19 penalties over the last two seasons combined keep him from that distinction. Jurgens played about as well as could have been expected in the pivot after barely playing center over his first two seasons. While his six sacks and 35 pressures allowed are on the high end, this seems like a situation that will correct itself as he settles into his college position long-term. Lamm is a luxury as a swing tackle and has 44 career starts to his name. Kendall is the son of a former first-round pick (Pete) and offers center/guard versatility.

Reason(s) for concern: The departure of Mekhi Becton means the Eagles will turn back to Steen, who was considered the favorite at right guard last summer before Becton stole the job. Steen has been abysmal across 470 NFL snaps covering two seasons. Stoutland may be the best offensive line coach in the game now, so Steen is at least in good hands in terms of his development. If Steen does not work out and Kendall needs some time in the lab, right guard could be a considerable weakness in 2025.

Offensive line coach: Chris Foerster (fifth season with San Francisco)

Last year's primary starters (LT-LG-C-RG-RT): Williams/Aaron Banks (68.9, 60.5)/Brendel/Puni/McKivitz

Cornerstone(s): While there were other factors at play in 2024, San Francisco was 5-5 with Williams in the lineup and 1-6 without him. Even at age 36 (37 in August), Williams is still among the best left tackles in the game and critical to the success of the 49ers. Puni proved to be a very good third-round investment in the 2024 NFL Draft and figures to be a fixture at right guard for several years.

Reason(s) for optimism: McKivitz is coming off the best of his five NFL seasons and made a huge leap as a pass protector, allowing two sacks and 36 pressures after surrendering nine and 59 in his first season as the starter at right tackle in 2023.

Reason(s) for concern: Bartch graded out well while playing parts of three games at left guard, but that is too small of a sample size to know if he is an upgrade on Banks. Jaylon Moore left for Kansas City, which robbed San Francisco of the one good depth player it had last season. (The team signed Dillard and Petit-Frere in the offseason, but neither one has proven to be very capable.) Brendel has been good enough in the run game to keep his job at center, but there is at least a decent chance he gets pushed hard by Hennessy, who has missed most of the last two seasons due to injury.

Offensive line coach: John Benton (first season with Seattle)

Last year's primary starters (LT-LG-C-RG-RT): Cross/Laken Tomlinson (59.7, 65.1)/Connor Williams (72.4, 62.3)/Bradford/Stone Forsythe (51.6, 41.3)

Cornerstone(s): Cross avoided injury in 2024 and proved to be everything he appeared he was going to be during his impressive rookie campaign in 2022. While his six sacks allowed and 47 pressures are too high for a quality left tackle, it seems likely those numbers will improve in new OC Klint Kubiak's offense (which helps linemen by utilizing a heavy dose of play-action).

Reason(s) for optimism: Zabel figures to be a cornerstone soon. He primarily lined up at left tackle but played everywhere except for center at North Dakota State and then showed he could handle the pivot as well at the Senior Bowl. He should be a staple alongside Cross on this offensive line for the rest of this decade and an upgrade on what Tomlinson gave the Seahawks last year. Lucas was a pleasant surprise as a rookie but has not been able to stay healthy very long in either of the last two seasons.

Reason(s) for concern: The Seahawks are still quite confident in Haynes, who platooned with Laumea early but was effectively benched around midseason. The hope in Seattle is that Kubiak's run-oriented offense will be a better fit for Haynes. Williams played reasonably well before surprisingly announcing his retirement in mid-November, leaving Oluwatimi to handle the pivot over the final 1 1/2 months. Oluwatimi held down the fort well given the circumstances, but he will need to play well and stay healthy because Zabel is probably the next best option in the middle, which would make both guard spots areas of weakness. Seattle signed Jones to add insurance at tackle and guard, but he is on his fourth team in four years. The rest of the depth options have yet to prove themselves.

Offensive line coach: Kevin Carberry (second season with Tampa Bay)

Last year's primary starters (LT-LG-C-RG-RT): Wirfs/Bredeson/Barton/Mauch/Goedeke

Cornerstone(s): Wirfs has graded out as an elite pass protector in each of his first five NFL seasons. Last year, he graded out as the best across all positions. Mauch rebounded from a rather disappointing rookie season to justify the team's second-round investment in him during the 2023 NFL Draft. Goedeke's story mirrors Mauch's, with the primary differences being that Goedeke's breakthrough happened one year earlier and involved him moving from guard to tackle. He has proven to be the team's best run-blocker by a wide margin.

Reason(s) for optimism: Primarily a college left tackle, Barton held up about as well as could have reasonably been expected at center as a rookie in 2024. He will be a cornerstone soon enough and was part of the reason Baker Mayfield played so well last season.

Reason(s) for concern: Left guard was a problem in 2023. While Bredeson graded out better in 2024 than what they had at the position the previous year, the position is still the one area that sticks out in a bad way on the Bucs' offensive line. Tampa Bay also lost capable reserves in C Robert Hainsey and T Justin Skule, leaving Klein (nine snaps) as the only bench player who logged snaps with the team last season. The Bucs did not address the position in the draft, so any multi-game injury to a starter could be a big deal.

Washington Pos Player Age 25 R-Rat 25 P-Rat RB G PB G LT Laremy Tunsil 30 7.0 8.7 74.0 89.1 LG Nate Herbig 30 6.3 6.4 C Tyler Biadasz 27 6.6 6.5 62.9 62.8 RG Sam Cosmi 26 6.5 6.8 64.8 74.3 RT Josh Conerly Jr. # 21 5.8 6.2 32.2 34.6 Reserves C Michael Deiter 28 54.0 41.4 G Nick Allegretti 29 62.3 53.5 T Brandon Coleman 24 62.4 56.5 T Andrew Wylie 30 53.4 65.7 T Trent Scott 31 39.5 52.9

Offensive line coach: Bobby Johnson (second season with Washington)

Last year's primary starters (LT-LG-C-RG-RT): Coleman/Allegretti/Biadasz/Cosmi/Wylie

Cornerstone(s): Tunsil is a huge upgrade over Cornelius Lucas and Coleman, who will now move to right tackle to accommodate the ex-Texan. The 30-year-old (31 in August) was one of the league's best as a pass-blocker throughout his six-year stay in Houston, although his penchant for drawing penalties became tiresome at the end.

Reason(s) for optimism: There is a distinct possibility that Conerly beats Coleman out for the right tackle job in camp. The team's first-round pick this spring should be pro-ready in the passing game and potentially offers some versatility at guard should injuries strike there. Either way, Tunsil-Conerly has to be considered a huge upgrade at tackle versus what the Commanders had at tackle a year ago (Coleman-Wylie). Although his play fell off as the season progressed, Biadasz slowed down the revolving door at the center position in Washington last season. While his grades fell off a bit in 2024, he allowed fewer sacks and pressures than he did in his final year with the Cowboys.

Reason(s) for concern: Cosmi has been the team's lone cornerstone candidate for most of his time in Washington, but he suffered a torn ACL in the team's upset win over the Lions in the playoffs. The late injury makes him a question mark for the start of the season and someone who is unlikely to return to his pre-injury level in 2025. Allegretti will likely have to hold off Herbig for the starting left guard job. Herbig has been a serviceable - if not effective - guard for most of his pro career, but he missed all of last season with a torn rotator cuff. Allegretti played at a replacement level in his first shot as a full-time starter in 2024, suggesting he needs to be in a reserve role.

As promised, my final projected grades for each team's offensive line.