Ranking the NFL’s highest-graded run-blockers and defenders in Week 15
- Tristan Wirfs continued his incredible season: The Buccaneers star recorded an unbelievable 98.0 PFF run-blocking grade in Week 15.
- T.J. Edwards propelled the Bears‘ strong defense: The linebacker totaled three run stops across his 15 run-defense snaps.
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At PFF, the run game matters just as much as the pass game, and every play is meticulously graded. Each week, we’ll be looking at the highest-graded run-blockers and run defenders from each position.
OFFENSE
Tackle: Tristan Wirfs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers – 98.0
Tristan Wirfs put on an absolute show in Week 15, earning a 98.0 PFF run-blocking grade – the second highest single-game run-blocking grade this season. Wirfs has always been known for his stellar work as a pass-blocker, but in 2025, he’s having a career year in the run game. His 89.1 PFF run-blocking grade this season is the highest of his career and the fourth-best among all tackles.
Honorable Mention: Trent Williams, San Francisco – 95.1
Guard: Quinn Meinerz, Denver Broncos – 93.9
The league’s best run-blocking guard continues to dominate. Meinerz has been incredible over the last three weeks, recording at least a 91.0 PFF run-blocking grade in each of those three games. Meinerz continues to prove why he was an All-Pro last year and looks like a solid bet to repeat that accomplishment in 2025.
Honorable Mention: , – 86.9
Center: Creed Humphrey, Kansas City Chiefs – 91.5
The Kansas City Chiefs’ playoff hopes might have ended in Week 15, but Creed Humphrey continues to prove he’s the best center in the NFL. Humphrey registered a 91.5 PFF run-blocking grade in Week 15, which was his highest single-game grade this season. After that performance, he sits at the top among all centers in the NFL and third among all offensive lineman in PFF run-blocking grade this season.
Honorable Mention: , – 83.0
DEFENSE
Linebacker: T.J. Edwards, Chicago Bears – 90.3
The Chicago Bears got themselves back in the win column in Week 15 with a dominant performance. The Bears’ defense allowed just three points, thanks in large part to T.J. Edwards. Edwards had three run stops across just 15 snaps, meriting his highest single-game PFF run-defense grade of 2025.
Honorable Mention: , Tennessee Titans – 90.2
Edge Defender: Micah Parsons, Green Bay Packers – 88.3
Prior to Micah Parsons’ devastating injury, he was once again dominating in all facets. Parsons was his normal pass-rushing force, but in Week 15, he was at his best against the run. Thanks in large part to a forced fumble, Parsons totaled his highest PFF run-defense grade of the year.
Honorable Mention: , – 80.1
Defensive Tackle: Kobie Turner, Los Angeles Rams – 84.9
Kobie Turner and the Los Angeles Rams continue to roll with another win. Turner was a monster against the run, posting a season-high 84.9 PFF run defense grade. The former third-round pick tallied two total run stops on just 16 snaps.
