Jordy McElroy
May 22, 2024 7:53 am ET
Playing behind the New England Patriots’ offensive line should have come with a hazard symbol for the last two seasons. Everything from injuries to questionable coaching and personnel decisions has made it next to impossible for the team to find success at quarterback.
Drake Maye could have all of the talent in the world, but it would be a complete waste if the offensive front gets folded like a cheap lawn chair from a few straight-line winds.
The Patriots have clearly made efforts to improve the situation through the draft and free agency. They signed veterans Chuks Okorafor and Nick Leverett to deals, along with using a third and fourth-round draft pick on rookies Caedan Wallace and Layden Robinson.
There’s also hope that the new offensive coaching staff and concepts can improve the overall play of the unit. Time will tell how much has actually changed, but strictly on paper, here is a ranking of all 32 offensive lines in the NFL.
We made an average of the most recent offensive line rankings at Footballguys,FTN FantasyandPro Football Network to get this list
32
Washington Commanders
Sep 17, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) attempts a pass as offensive tackle Sam Cosmi (76) defends against Denver Broncos defensive tackle D.J. Jones (93) in the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
31
New Orleans Saints
Jan 7, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) looks over the Atlanta Falcons defense during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
30
Tennessee Titans
Dec 31, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) at the line of scrimmage during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
29
Arizona Cardinals
Dec 31, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr. (70) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
28
New England Patriots
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 10: David Andrews #60 of the New England Patriots looks on during the third quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Gillette Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
27
New York Giants
Aug 18, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants offensive tackle Evan Neal (73) and New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78) exit the field after defeating the Carolina Panthers at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-USA TODAY Sports
26
Seattle Seahawks
Dec 10, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive end Chase Young (92) tries to rush past Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Charles Cross (67) in the third quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
25
Carolina Panthers
Tennessee Titans linebacker Rashad Weaver (99) puts pressure on Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) as offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu (79) tries to hold him off during their game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023.
24
Jacksonville Jaguars
Dec 17, 2023; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Anton Harrison (77) guard Brandon Scherff (68) center Luke Fortner (79) Jacksonville Jaguars guard Ezra Cleveland (76)and offensive tackle Walker Little (72) huddle against the Baltimore Ravens in the first quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
23
Las Vegas Raiders
Nov 26, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders offensive tackle Kolton Miller (74) defends against Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu (90) in the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
22
Pittsburgh Steelers
Sep 10, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Broderick Jones (77) blocks against San Francisco 49ers defensive end Clelin Ferrell (94) during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
21
Dallas Cowboys
Jan 7, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (20) celebrates with Cowboys center Tyler Biadasz (63) after scoring a touchdown against the Washington Commanders during the second quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
20
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jan 21, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; (Left to right) Tampa Bay Buccaneers center Robert Hainsey (70), quarterback Baker Mayfield (6), offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs (78), and linebacker K.J. Britt (52) walk through the tunnel towards the field before a 2024 NFC divisional round game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports
19
Miami Dolphins
Jan 13, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Miami Dolphins guard Robert Jones (65) and offensive tackle Terron Armstead (72) at the line of scrimmage against the Kansas City Chiefs in a 2024 AFC wild card game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
18
Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) follows a block by Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins (73) on this first down run.
17
Denver Broncos
Nov 26, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) drives past Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72)in the first half at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
16
Chicago Bears
Dec 31, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears offensive lineman Braxton Jones (70) blocks against the Atlanta Falcons at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports
15
San Francisco 49ers
Feb 11, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive end Trent Williams (71) against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
14
Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals center Ted Karras (64), Cincinnati Bengals guard Alex Cappa (65), and Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Jonah Williams (73) talk during the NFL game between Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024.
13
Houston Texans
Oct 15, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans offensive tackle Tytus Howard (71) and offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil (78) warm up before the game against the New Orleans Saints at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
12
Los Angeles Rams
Nov 26, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Rams guard Kevin Dotson (69) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
11
Minnesota Vikings
Sep 25, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (2) reacts center Garrett Bradbury (56) and offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw (71) after scoring a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
10
Los Angeles Chargers
Nov 26, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) moves out to pass as offensive tackle Rashawn Slater (70) provides coverage against Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Justin Madubuike (92) during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
9
Baltimore Ravens
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – SEPTEMBER 10: Guard Kevin Zeitler #70 of the Baltimore Ravens lines up against the defense of the Houston Texans at M&T Bank Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
8
Green Bay Packers
Sep 10, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Green Bay Packers guard Elgton Jenkins (74) blocks against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports
7
Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts center Ryan Kelly (78) talks with Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson (56) on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, during a game against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
6
New York Jets
Dec 3, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets quarterback Trevor Siemian (14) lines up behind center Joe Tippmann (66) during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
5
Kansas City Chiefs
Jan 13, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws as guard Joe Thuney (62) provides coverage against Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Da’Shawn Hand (93) during the second half of the 2024 AFC wild card game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
4
Cleveland Browns
Sep 10, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns guard Joel Bitonio (75) blocks Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) during the first quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
3
Philadelphia Eagles
Jan 15, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (62), guard Landon Dickerson (69) and offensive tackle Jordan Mailata (68) stand on the field during the first half of a 2024 NFC wild card game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports
2
Atlanta Falcons
Oct 15, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young (99) battles with Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Jake Matthews (70) during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
1
Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions guard Jonah Jackson warms up before the Denver Broncos game at Ford Field in Detroit on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023.
