NFL fans usually notice the offensive line only when it struggles. In 2025, several teams appear to be championship contenders. As the season moves toward the postseason, the offensive line matters more. We rate their performance by averaging yards per carry, pressures allowed, and sacks allowed. These metrics shape our mid-season assessment of the best and worst offensive lines in 2025.
#32 New England Patriots
During the first half of the 2025 season, the New England Patriots have emerged as AFC favorites under new head coach Mike Vrabel, currently leading the conference after several key wins. Despite their success, the offensive line has struggled in pass protection and run blocking, averaging only 3.9 yards per rush. Consequently, quarterback Drake Maye has been pressured 189 times and sacked 34 times. While right tackle Morgan Moses has performed well, the unit as a whole has been challenged by rookie left guard Jared Wilson’s issues in both phases.
#31 San Francisco 49ers
Injuries to key skill players have decimated the San Francisco 49ers’ offense during the first half of the 2025 season, yet the team has shown resilience and tenacity, remaining a contender in the NFC West. Stepping in for the injured Brock Purdy, Mac Jones has seized the moment and guided the 49ers to crucial wins. While the offensive line has offered steadiness, the run game tells a different story, averaging just 3.5 yards per carry this season. By contrast, pass protection has proven solid; the line has yielded only 116 quarterback hurries and 18 sacks. Right tackle Colton McKivitz has emerged as a standout lineman, bringing reliability and energy, but rookie left guard Connor Colby has encountered challenges as he grows into his role.
#30 Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings have struggled with inconsistent performances in the first half of the season, mirroring the difficulties faced by quarterbacks J.J. McCarty and Carson Wentz. These struggles largely stem from inconsistent play by the offensive line. While Minnesota has controlled the line in the running game, averaging 4.4 yards per rush, it has faltered in pass protection by allowing 166 pressures and 33 sacks. Right tackle Brian O’Neill has performed well, but backup left tackle Justin Sluke has struggled when called upon.
#29 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Over the past several seasons, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have ruled the NFC South. This season proves no different, even after losing multiple playmakers to injury early. In contrast to some teammates, quarterback Baker Mayfield has remained healthy. Although the offensive line is not among the league’s elite and Tampa Bay gains only 3.8 yards per rush, Mayfield has been sacked a mere 18 times. Despite facing 181 pressures, he has relied on his agility to avoid additional sacks. Notably, left tackle Tristan Wirfs has excelled, helping reduce sacks, while right tackle Charlie Heck, now a backup, has faltered.
#28 Las Vegas Raiders
The Las Vegas Raiders are struggling to compete each week, and their offensive line is facing significant challenges. This season, the Raiders have averaged just 3.7 yards per rush. The offensive line has allowed 106 pressures and 27 sacks, meaning that when beaten, sacks are likely to occur. A key reason for the inconsistency is that both rookies, Jackson Powers-Johnson and Dylan Parham, are new to the NFL and need time to develop.
#27 New York Giants
After years of inconsistency, the New York Giants’ offense improved in the first half of the season. Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart sparked the team with accurate passing, while running back Cam Skattebo anchored the ground game with consistency. Dart orchestrated key scoring drives and minimized turnovers, and Skattebo reliably converted short-yardage opportunities. Notably, their standout performances coincided with the offensive line averaging 4.2 yards per rush. However, the line yielded 148 quarterback pressures and 27 sacks. Within this group, left tackle Andrew Thomas delivered steady pass protection and run blocking, but left guard Jon Runyan surrendered multiple pressures and faltered in both phases.
#26 Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks have had a successful start to the 2025 season. A big part of their success has been the Seahawks’ ability to protect quarterback Sam Darnold. Seattle has allowed Darnold to be pressured 172 times this season, but he has only been sacked 9 times. However, the Seahawks’ offensive line has struggled to win at the line of scrimmage in the running game, allowing the Seattle offense to average only 3.7 yards per rush attempt. Right tackle Abraham Lucas has played well in the first half of the season, but that has not translated into success for right guard Anthony Bradford.
#25 Cleveland Browns
After a chaotic off-season, the Cleveland Browns entered the 2025 season with low expectations. While those expectations persisted at the skill positions on offense during the first half of the season, the offensive line stood out as a bright spot. Even with a lack of consistent playmakers, Cleveland’s line has excelled—averaging 3.8 yards per carry and allowing only 122 quarterback pressures and 20 sacks. Leading the effort, left guard Joel Bitonio has served as the group’s foundation. However, in contrast, left tackle Cam Robinson has struggled to find the same level of consistency.
#24 New Orleans Saints
This season, the New Orleans Saints have lacked offensive consistency, with frequent changes at running back as Alvin Kamara and Kendre Miller share carries. Furthermore, the Saints have failed to settle on a starting quarterback: Spencer Rattler began the season as the primary option but was later replaced by rookie Tyler Shough. Despite ongoing turmoil, the offensive line has enabled New Orleans to average 3.8 yards per carry while permitting only 112 quarterback pressures and 21 sacks. Eric McCoy has been the team’s most reliable offensive lineman, but his current injury sidelines him and leaves a unit that may struggle with continuity in the season’s second half.
#23 Los Angeles Chargers
The Los Angeles Chargers entered the 2025 season with the goal of winning the AFC West title. Their pursuit was complicated by the loss of top offensive linemen Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater. Still, the remaining linemen have powered a 4.8 yards per carry average. Conversely, pass protection has faltered, as Justin Herbert has been pressured 149 times and sacked 29 times.
#22 Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers are electrifying fans in the first half of the 2025 season as they charge toward the NFC North crown and eye a top seed in the NFC. While their surge has featured battles against inconsistency, particularly on offense, the offensive line’s performance has produced just 4.0 yards per carry. Quarterback Jordan Love was pressured 157 times but was sacked only 11 times, which illustrates both strengths and ongoing challenges. In the midst of these ups and downs, center Elgton Jenkins has emerged as the passionate leader of the offensive line, bringing focus and stability to the group.
#21 Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans are in a massive rebuild, but there are bright spots. Despite constant changes among skill players, the offensive line allows 4.0 yards per carry. While that’s not a huge number, it’s impressive for a team with so many weaknesses. However, the Titans struggle in pass protection; rookie Cam Ward has been sacked 38 times. The line has allowed just 103 pressures, which suggests either poor playcalling or Cam Ward holding the ball too long. Left guard Peter Skoronski has performed well and will likely be a building block for the offense.
#20 Arizona Cardinals
Have you felt the Arizona Cardinals’ roller coaster season? Quarterback shifts haven’t helped, have they? Even so, in the first half of 2025, the O-line carved out a solid 4.4 yards per rush, and that’s despite those nagging running back injuries. Still, Arizona surrendered 114 quarterback pressures and 29 sacks—tough numbers for Kyler Murray and Jacoby Brissett. In all this, center Hjalte Froholdt has played well. Will he be the key as the season winds down?
#19 Pittsburgh Steelers
Several AFC North teams have struggled in the first half of the season, but the Pittsburgh Steelers remain strong and sit atop the division. Their success is largely due to their quarterback Aaron Rodger’s play, though protecting him at this stage in his career is crucial. The offensive line has allowed 154 quarterback pressures but just 15 sacks. However, the running game has faltered, averaging only 3.8 yards per carry. Center Zach Frazier stands out on the line, while left tackle Broderick Jones has struggled against top pass rushers.
#18 Cincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals’ offensive line, which has often been criticized, especially after Joe Burrow’s injury, has actually improved its performance this season. While public scrutiny remains high, current statistics show the line is quietly playing better: the Bengals average 4.2 yards per carry, have allowed just 102 quarterback hurries, and have permitted only 22 sacks. These sack numbers suggest that issues may lie more with playcalling that keeps the quarterback in the pocket for deep routes, rather than poor blocking. Ted Karras, the Bengals’ center, has played well, but rookie right guard Jalen Rivers has faced a challenging start.
#17 Houston Texans
The Houston Texans have struggled out of the gate for the 2025 season, and injuries have had a big negative impact on the performance of the Texans’ offense. So far this season, the Texans have not had the services of running back Joe Mixon, and recently, they have had to play without quarterback C.J. Stroud due to injury. However, the Texans are averaging 4.1 yards per carry, which reflects solid offensive line play despite injuries to the Houston starting linemen as well. Houston has also had solid pass protection, with 140 quarterback pressures and only allowing 19 sacks. Right guard Ed Ingram has played well for the Texans this season, but he is also out due to an injury.
#16 Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins’ offense has struggled to find consistency in the first half of the 2025 season, with much of the blame falling on the Dolphins’ skill players. So far this season, the Dolphins’ offensive line has helped the Miami running game average 4.4 yards per carry, and they have only allowed quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to be pressured 140 times. Tagovailoa has been sacked 20 times, but that number of sacks seems low when considering how inefficient the Dolphins’ offense has been this season. Dolphins center Aaron Brewer has been an outstanding leader for the Dolphins’ offensive line, but rookie left guard Jonah Savaiinaea has struggled during his first season in the NFL.
#15 New York Jets
The New York Jets have had a tough start to the 2025 season, with much of the focus on the performance of quarterbacks Justin Fields and Tyrod Taylor, whose decision-making has contributed to the 31 sacks allowed. Despite this, the running game has been a strength, averaging 5.2 yards per rush attempt, as the offensive line has surrendered only 102 quarterback pressures. Rookie right tackle Armond Membou has been a standout on the line, while left tackle Olu Fashanu has faced challenges but continues his efforts to improve.
#14 Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions are a team whose identity is based on playing tough football. For that identity to translate into performance, the Lions require outstanding play from their offensive line. So far this season, the Lions’ running game is averaging 4.4 yards per carry, which is underwhelming with the potential of Detroit’s running backs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery. The Lions have had success with their pass protection despite playing teams that rely on heavy blitz schemes. So far, the Lions have allowed 153 quarterback pressures, but that has only resulted in 18 sacks for quarterback Jared Goff. Right tackle Penei Sewell has played well for Detroit so far this season, but left tackle Taylor Decker has struggled against top pass rushers and has had to deal with injuries.
#13 Washington Commanders
The Washington Commanders began the 2025 season pursuing Super Bowl dreams. However, multiple injuries sidelined quarterback Jayden Daniels and diminished team expectations. Despite these setbacks, Washington’s running game has powered through, maintaining its strength even as several running backs have battled injuries. This season, the Commanders have averaged 5.1 yards per carry. Meanwhile, the offensive line has struggled, allowing defenders to register 153 quarterback pressures and 24 sacks. Washington center Tyler Biadasz has started the season strongly, but rookie right tackle Josh Conerly Jr. has struggled as he transitions to NFL football.
#12 Los Angeles Rams
The Los Angeles Rams have emerged as one of the top teams in the NFC through the first half of the 2025 season. A big part of the Rams’ success is related to their ability to protect quarterback Matthew Stafford. So far this season, Stafford has been pressured 163 times, but the Rams have only allowed Stafford to be sacked 13 times. On the other hand, the Rams have struggled to get their running game going, averaging only 4.1 yards per carry. Right guard Kevin Dotson has been a standout for the Rams this season, but right tackle Rob Havenstein has struggled to be a consistent performer.
#11 Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens have had a lackluster start to the 2025 season. Despite the team’s struggles, their offensive line remains a strong point, consistently opening lanes and protecting the backfield. The offensive line and running back Derrick Henry have been a driving force, helping the Ravens average 5.2 yards per rush attempt. While only 100 quarterback pressures have been allowed, the 24 sacks surrendered highlight an ongoing issue—continuity lapses at quarterback caused by Lamar Jackson’s absences due to a hamstring injury. Center Tyler Linderbaum has been reliably effective, but left tackle Ronnie Stanley has fallen well short of the high expectations set for him.
#10 Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons’ offense has been inconsistent in the first half of the 2025 season. Atlanta is built to dominate the run game, led by Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier. Their season high point was defeating the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football, proving the Falcons can run effectively. Still, at other times, Atlanta has struggled and now averages just 4.4 yards per rush. The team has protected quarterback Michael Penix Jr., allowing only 115 pressures and 11 sacks. Center Ryan Neuzil has been solid, but left tackle Jake Matthews has struggled against top pass rushers.
#9 Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles, an elite NFC team, define their identity through toughness and physicality. Building on last season’s Super Bowl win, the league recognizes the Eagles’ efficient running game, with Saquon Barkley making a significant impact as the primary rusher. His agility and vision have increased Philadelphia’s consistency, allowing 4.1 yards per carry. This efficiency leads to sustained drives and good field position, even as opponents increase defensive focus. Still, frequent pressure has led to 165 quarterback pressures and 25 sacks, directly affecting the offense’s ability to sustain scoring drives. To counter this, Jordan Mailata is reliable at left tackle, limiting pressures, while Landon Dickerson’s underperformance at left guard creates vulnerability and stalls plays.
#8 Jacksonville Jaguars
If you love hard-nosed football, then you are enjoying the Philadelphia Eagles, a team that has built its reputation on toughness and physical play. After their Super Bowl win last season, you’ve probably noticed more teams trying to contain Saquon Barkley and the Eagles’ bruising ground attack. Still, Philadelphia averages 4.1 yards a carry against stacked boxes, and while defenses bring the heat, the offensive line has absorbed 165 quarterback pressures and 25 sacks. Left tackle Jordan Mailata continues to shine, but left guard Landon Dickerson has had his share of struggles.
#7 Indianapolis Colts
The 2025 season has been a great experience for the Indianapolis Colts after several seasons of mediocrity. This improvement is reflected by running back Jonathan Taylor’s MVP-level performance and quarterback Daniel Jones’ enjoying one of the best seasons of his NFL career. Indianapolis is averaging 4.8 yards per rush attempt, further emphasizing the team’s offensive resurgence. To counter this, defenses have sent heavy blitz packages, resulting in 175 quarterback pressures, but the offensive line has only allowed Jones to be sacked 14 times. While left guard Quenton Nelson has played well, right tackle Braden Smith has struggled during the first half of the season.
#6 Carolina Panthers
After several seasons of poor performances, the Carolina Panthers are re-emerging as a contender in the NFC South, driven largely by offensive standouts Rico Dowdle, Chuba Hubbard, and left guard Damien Lewis. Dowdle and Hubbard’s success has contributed to the team’s average of 4.7 yards per carry, while Damien Lewis’s play has helped solidify both the run game and pass protection. Carolina has allowed only 99 quarterback pressures, reflecting improved performance up front. While Bryce Young and Andy Dalton have been sacked 20 times, this is more likely a result of limited quarterback continuity rather than deficiencies from these key players.
#5 Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are another NFL team that has struggled with consistency this season, but most of the Cowboys’ problems have been on the defensive side of the ball. The Cowboys have the 4th-best scoring offense in the NFL this season. Dallas has averaged 4.8 yards per carry with their running game, and they have only allowed 15 quarterback sacks. For the Cowboys’ offensive line, the 15 sacks are impressive when you compare them to the 148 quarterback pressures for quarterback Dak Prescott. Rookie right guard Tyler Booker has played well for the Cowboys during the first half of the season.
#4 Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs continue to be relevant as a championship contender in the AFC this season. Kansas City has continued to compete well despite struggles experienced by quarterback Patrick Mahomes. During the first half of the season, the Chiefs have produced 4.5 yards per rush attempt. Even though the Chiefs have faced heavy pressure looks from opposing defenses, the Chiefs offensive line has only allowed 145 pressures and 17 quarterback sacks.
#3 Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills have faced consistent criticism this year after dropping a pair of primetime games to the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons. Their offensive line is considered one of the best in the NFL, yet the team’s commitment to the running game has waned, a factor that has significantly contributed to those losses. Still, Buffalo’s running backs average 5.0 yards per carry behind this strong line. The line stands out in pass protection as well; quarterback Josh Allen has been pressured only 138 times, leading to 17 sacks. While right tackle Spencer Brown has had a great season so far, right guard O’Cyrus Torrence has struggled at times, highlighting the variation in individual performances across the offensive line.
#2 Denver Broncos
During the first half of the 2025 NFL season, the Denver Broncos have been the hottest team in the league, firing on all cylinders. The team’s offensive and defensive lines have been relentless, fueling this electric start. Averaging an impressive 4.8 yards per rush attempt, the Broncos have bulldozed past opponents. Despite facing aggressive blitz schemes trying to rattle quarterback Bo Nix, Denver has only allowed him to be sacked 9 times. Left tackle Garrett Bowles has been a rock, dominating at his position, while right tackle Mike McGlinchey continues searching for his rhythm this season.
#1 Chicago Bears
After overhauling their offensive line, the Chicago Bears are now playoff contenders. Much of this success is attributed to new head coach Ben Johnson and a more efficient offense, but the rebuilt line is also a key factor. This season, the Bears’ running game averages 4.9 yards per carry, and the line has protected quarterback Caleb Williams, who has been pressured just 85 times and sacked 14 times. Right tackle Darnell Wright has excelled, while left tackle Theo Benedet has struggled.
