2026 NFL offensive line rankings: Falcons rise, Patriots tumble following injury

The Falcons move up considerably: The return of Chris Lindstrom as well as better performance skyrockets Atlanta into the top 10.

Multiple teams have already suffered big injuries: The Eagles and Patriots fall as a result of losing quality guards.

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The offensive line is arguably the most important unit in football. The group, or even a single weak link within it, can derail a season quickly.

Throughout the season, I will be ranking every offensive line in the NFL each week. That includes updating the list as we learn more about each player as the year wears on, and groups change due to injuries or players returning.

Here are the updated PFF offensive line rankings after Week 2 of the NFL season. For all grades and metrics, including pass-blocking win rate, positively and negatively graded run-block rates, island rate and island win rate, subscribe to PFF Pro.

Methodology

To score each offensive line, I first gave each player a grade between 5 and 10 in 0.5 increments, using their PFF grades over the past three years where applicable to shape that score, with a weighting toward pass protection. I then got an average for the group, with a slight weighting toward the left and right tackles to reach a mark out of 10 for each team in the league.

Over the first four weeks of the season, I will only update the rankings based on lineup changes. That’s because the sample size in the first four weeks of the year is quite small. As we add each week and learn more about 2026 performance, we'll use that to increase or decrease each player's score.

1. Denver Broncos (no change)

After some struggles in Week 1, the Broncos’ offensive line bounced back in Week 2 in the win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. All five starters posted PFF pass-block win rates above 90.0%, with three of them higher than 95.0%. Right guard Quinn Meinerz was dominant as a run-blocker once again, earning a 32.0% positively graded play rate.

2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (up 1)

Both tackles had strong showings in pass protection in the loss to the Cleveland Brown s, with Tristan Wirfs and Luke Goedeke each allowing just a single pressure from 44 pass-blocking snaps. The Buccaneers struggled more on the interior, with all three of Ben Bredeson, Cody Mauch and Graham Barton playing to sub-60.0 PFF grades in Week 2. Both performed better in Week 1, though, so a rebound should be expected.

3. Indianapolis Colts (up 1)

After causing problems for the Denver Broncos in Week 1, the Kansas City Chiefs proved to be a tough matchup for the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, especially in the run game — where Jonathan Taylor was held to 3.8 yards per carry. The Colts’ group was stronger in pass protection, where only Bernhard Raimann produced a PFF pass-block win rate below 90.0%.

4. Philadelphia Eagles (down 2)

LT: Jordan Mailata
LG: Cam Jurgens
C: Drew Kendall
RG: Tyler Steen
RT: Lane Johnson

The injury to Landon Dickerson forced some shuffling on the Eagles’ offensive line, with Cam Jurgens moving from center to left guard and Drew Kendall coming in to replace him in the middle of the offensive line. The results weren’t great for either player, with both earning sub-50.0 PFF grades against the Tennessee Titans. Lane Johnson was the team’s best pass-blocker, producing a 97.7% PFF pass-block win rate. There is clearly still a lot of talent on this offensive line, but how Jurgens and Kendall perform this week will be key.

5. Chicago Bears (no change)

In right guard Jonah Jackson and right tackle Darnell Wright, the Bears have two of the four highest-graded offensive linemen in the NFL right now. Through the first two weeks of the season, all five starters have produced PFF pass-block win rates above 95.0%. Wright and Jackson have been dominant as run-blockers too, with both securing PFF positively graded play rates above 25.0%.

6. Buffalo Bills (no change)

Left tackle Dion Dawkins was the Bills’ best pass-blocker in the Week 2 win over the Detroit Lions, allowing just a 2.4% pressure rate. The unit had a strong night as run-blockers, with four of the five starters earning PFF run-blocking grades above 65.0. Dawkins was the highest-graded player in this facet too, producing a 0.0% negatively graded play rate in the run game.

7. Atlanta Falcons (up 13)

Atlanta dropped down significantly last week with Chris Lindstrom in concussion protocol, but he did wind up playing, so the unit moves back up this week. Despite the loss to the Panthers, the Falcons’ pass protection generally did a good job on Sunday, with four of their five starters yielding PFF pass-blocking grades above 70.0. The Falcons were less impressive as run-blockers, with three starters compiling PFF run-blocking grades below 60.0.

8. San Francisco 49ers (down 1)

The 49ers dominated in general against the Miami Dolphins, and the offensive line was key to that. All three starters on the interior produced PFF pass-block win rates of 100.0%. Trent Williams was once again a force in the run game, earning a positive grade on 29.4% of his run-blocking snaps to lead the team. San Francisco will have tougher opponents to match up with this year, but it was still a strong performance.

9. Los Angeles Chargers (down 1)

The Chargers can’t catch a break when it comes to injuries and have now lost another starter on the interior in Kayode Awosika, who is expected to miss at least one game. Trevor Penning played both left and right guard in relief last week, and will likely be called on to start on the left this week. The good news for the Chargers is that Jake Slaughter looked solid in his second NFL start with a 65.8 PFF grade.

10. Los Angeles Rams (down 1)

All five of the Rams’ starters earned PFF grades above 65.0, and the only concerning grade in the group was a 33.0 PFF pass-blocking grade from center Coleman Shelton — the only player to produce a PFF pass-block win rate below 90.0% in the game. All five starters impressed in the run game too, generating PFF run-blocking grades above 65.0 in that facet.

11. Minnesota Vikings (down 1)

The Vikings’ offensive line allowed just four pressures in the win over the Chicago Bears, with right tackle Brian O’Neill not permitting a single sack, hit or hurry in the game. Minnesota did have just 10 pass-blocking snaps on true pass sets, but O’Neill and left tackle Christian Darrisaw combined to give up just one pressure on those snaps.

12. Pittsburgh Steelers (no change)

Four of the Steelers’ five starters earned PFF grades above 60.0 in the loss to the New England Patriots, and even Spencer Anderson was at 59.0, so not significantly below that mark. Dylan Cook continues to play well enough to keep Max Iheanachor as a reserve, producing a negatively grade play rate of just 5.0% as a run-blocker and allowing a pressure on just 4.3% of pass-blocking snaps in Week 2.

13. Seattle Seahawks (no change)

With Anthony Bradford out in Week 2, the Seahawks gave snaps to both Christian Haynes and rookie Beau Stephens at right guard. Haynes was solid in pass protection, registering a 76.6 PFF pass-blocking grade and allowing zero pressures. The left combination of Charles Cross and Grey Zabel continues to shine, combining to allow just four pressures over the first two games.

14. Kansas City Chiefs (no change)

LT: Kahlil Benson
LG: Kingsley Suamataia
C: Creed Humphrey
RG: Trey Smith
RT: Jaylon Moore

The Chiefs were again without left tackle Josh Simmons, with undrafted free agent Kahlil Benson starting in his place. He did allow three pressures for the second consecutive week, but did some nice work in the run game, earning a positive grade on 29.6% of snaps compared to a 3.7% negative rate. Right guard Trey Smith has been the highest-graded player on the unit over the first two weeks of the season, securing PFF grades above 65.0 both in pass protection and as a run-blocker.

15. Las Vegas Raiders (up 1)

The Raiders had a productive day in pass protection in Week 2, with three of their five starters finishing with PFF pass-blocking grades above 65.0, and all but Jackson Powers-Johnson notching PFF pass-block win rates above 90.0%. However, Powers-Johnson did struggle, allowing a 78.1% pass-block win rate and ending with a 47.7 PFF pass-blocking grade.

16. Detroit Lions (up 1)

The Lions were without a pair of starters in Christian Mahogany and Blake Miller on Thursday Night Football, and it showed. Ben Bartch, who started at left guard, and Larry Borom, who started at right tackle, earned sub-40.0 PFF grades. As things stand, there is optimism that both Mahogany and Miller will be back in the starting lineup this week, but it has been a tricky start to the season for the Lions’ offensive line. Penei Sewell was better in Week 2 than he was in Week 1, but the move from right to left tackle has seen him struggle somewhat in pass protection.

17. Cincinnati Bengals (up 1)

The Bengals faced arguably the toughest pass-rush unit they will encounter all season on Sunday. While the unit didn’t grade particularly well — four players notched PFF pass-blocking grades below 60.0 — that context matters. Amarius Mims looks to have taken a significant step forward this season. To have produced a 93.0% PFF pass-block win rate over the first two weeks despite seeing a lot of Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter is an impressive feat.

18. New York Jets (up 1)

The Jets’ investment in both offensive tackle spots, using a first-round draft pick on a left and right tackle in consecutive years, is being rewarded in 2026. Left tackle Olu Fashanu has earned an 84.3 PFF pass-blocking grade and added a 94.0% PFF pass-block win rate on plays where he hasn’t received any help. Both he and right tackle Armand Membou have allowed just four pressures each through two weeks.

19. New Orleans Saints (down 4)

The Saints were a candidate to be trending upward, but the loss of Kelvin Banks Jr. at left tackle is a big blow. Banks struggled more in Week 2 than he did in Week 1, when he played to a 78.8 PFF pass-blocking grade, but it is still a significant downgrade with him out of the lineup. Left guard David Edwards had a strong day as a run-blocker against the Ravens, generating a 69.6 PFF run-blocking grade and producing a positively graded play rate of 16.0%.

20. Arizona Cardinals (up 1)

Four of the five starters for the Cardinals last week earned PFF grades above 60.0, but the mark was driven by their work as run-blockers, with center Hjalte Froholdt the only player in the group to earn a PFF pass-blocking grade above 70.0. Left tackle Paris Johnson Jr. ended with a 97.4% PFF pass-block win rate in Week 1, but that dropped to 80.6% in Week 2.

21. New York Giants (up 1)

The Giants struggled more up front in Week 2 than Week 1, with left tackle Andrew Thomas the only starter to muster a PFF grade above 70.0. Rookie right guard Francis Mauigoa had flashes in the run game, receiving a positive grade on 14.3% of run-blocking snaps compared with a 9.5% negatively graded play rate, but he concluded with just an 84.2% PFF pass-block win rate.

22. New England Patriots (down 11)

The injury to right guard Mike Onwenu is what drops the Patriots and, if not for that, they would be a candidate to be trending up. Greg Van Roten replaced the injured Onwenu in Week 2, yielding just a 25.9 PFF grade on 40 snaps. The positive for the Patriots is that Will Campbell looked solid again in Week 2, and with every passing week, it looks more like his late 2025 struggles were due to injury. The one caveat there is that the Patriots have helped their offensive line out schematically, with just 13 true pass sets from 29 passing plays in Week 2.

23. Baltimore Ravens (no change)

LT: Ronnie Stanley
LG: John Simpson
C: Jovaughn Gwyn
RG: Olaivavega Ioane
RT: Roger Rosengarten

Roger Rosengarten has been the Ravens’ best offensive lineman through the first two weeks of the season and was their only lineman to not allow a pressure in Week 2, but Baltimore has problems elsewhere. Center Jovaughn Gwyn was better in Week 2 than in Week 1 in pass protection, but could be replaced by Ethan Pocic in the starting lineup soon. Left tackle Ronnie Stanley is dealing with a toe injury that forced him out of the game last week, and backup Carson Vinson struggled in relief, allowing a pair of pressures from just 13 pass-blocking snaps.

24. Dallas Cowboys (no change)

Even without Tyler Smith at left guard, this is a unit that is trending up. T.J. Bass had a much better game in relief in Week 2 than in Week 1, securing PFF grades above 75.0 both in pass protection and as a run-blocker. At left tackle, Tyler Guyton has shown signs of improvement, particularly as a run-blocker, and is tied for second on the team with a 20.6% positively graded play rate on runs. Tyler Booker is the unit’s highest-graded player, and he has a genuine chance to be one of the best guards in football by the end of his second season.

25. Miami Dolphins (no change)

LT: Patrick Paul
LG: Kadyn Proctor
C: Aaron Brewer
RG: Jonah Savaiinaea
RT: Austin Jackson

From left tackle to center, this is a really solid offensive line, but it has struggled on the right side. Right guard Jonah Savaiinaea has improved in Year 2, though through two weeks, he still sports a 39.4 PFF pass-blocking grade. One of the most interesting data points within this group is how Kadyn Proctor has performed on zone versus gap runs. He has earned a 40.7 PFF run-blocking grade on the former, and a 91.7 PFF run-blocking grade on the latter. With sample sizes of 20 and 21, respectively, it’s not enough to draw any conclusions yet — but it’s an intriguing trend to monitor.

26. Carolina Panthers (no change)

LT: Rasheed Walker
LG: Damien Lewis
C: Luke Fortner
RG: Robert Hunt
RT: Monroe Freeling

It’s a testament to the Panthers’ investment in both tackle spots this offseason that this should be a group that rises as we get more data from the 2026 season. Rasheed Walker and Monroe Freeling would both technically be backups if Ikem Ekwonu and Taylor Moton were healthy, but they have been solid replacements with 71.2 and 66.6 PFF grades, respectively.

27. Jacksonville Jaguars (up 1)

The Jaguars were not as strong in Week 2 compared with Week 1, and the level of opponent absolute matters there, with the Denver Broncos providing a tough test on Sunday. We’ve seen Jacksonville look good against the Cleveland Brown s and now underperform against Denver, so it will be crucial to monitor how the unit looks over the next few weeks. The biggest concern for me is on the interior, with both guards earning sub-30.0 PFF pass-blocking grades this past week.

28. Tennessee Titans (up 1)

LT: Dan Moore Jr.
LG: Peter Skoronski
C: Austin Schlottmann
RG: Fernando Carmona Jr.
RT: JC Latham

All five of the Titans’ starters compiled PFF grades below 60.0 in Week 2, though this was largely driven by their run-blocking grades, and they were going up against a tough opponent in the Philadelphia Eagles. Something else to monitor here is the health of Fernando Carmona Jr., whose status for this week was unclear at the time of writing this after he picked up a shoulder injury in the loss to the Eagles.

29. Cleveland Brown s (up 1)

LT: Spencer Fano
LG: Zion Johnson
C: Elgton Jenkins
RG: Austin Barber
RT: Tytus Howard

There have been positives for this unit through the first two weeks of the season, with four of its five starters earning PFF pass-blocking grades above 70.0. Cleveland struggled more as run-blockers in Week 2 though, with four of their five starters finishing with PFF run-blocking grades below 60.0. Rookie right guard Austin Barber has been impressive in pass protection, allowing a pressure on 1.4% of his pass-blocking snaps through two weeks.

30. Houston Texans (up 1)

LT: Aireontae Ersery
LG: Keylan Rutledge
C: Evan Brown
RG: Ed Ingram
RT: Trent Brown

Six players have been on the field for 75 or more blocking snaps for the Texans through the first two weeks of the season, with three of them earning PFF grades below 60.0. Left tackle Aireontae Ersery leads the team in PFF pass-blocking grade in his second year in the NFL, which is a boost for the future. But Keylan Rutledge has had some of the struggles you expect from a rookie, netting an 82.5% PFF pass-block win rate against the Cincinnati Bengals last week.

31. Washington Commanders (up 1)

LT: Brandon Coleman
LG: Chris Paul
C: Nick Allegretti
RG: Matt Gulbin
RT: Josh Conerly Jr.

The concern for the Commanders is that after losing Laremy Tunsil before the season, they now have right guard Sam Cosmi in concussion protocol. Having him out for this week would be a big blow to a unit that otherwise might be trending up. The biggest sign of encouragement has been right tackle Josh Conerly Jr., who has played to a 73.4 PFF pass-blocking grade and produced a 92.4% PFF pass-block win rate through two weeks.

32. Green Bay Packers (down 5)

The Packers already had problems along the offensive line before right tackle Zach Bako-Bewele was carted off against the New York Jets on Sunday. Through two weeks, he was their highest-graded offensive lineman at 59.4 but is now expected to miss the rest of 2026. Of the six Packers offensive linemen to be on the field for at least 50 snaps so far this season, none have registered a PFF grade above 60.0.