NFL offensive line rankings ahead of Week 16

• The Broncos are winning behind standout offensive line play: Denver retains its No. 1 ranking after surrendering just sic pressures to the Packers in Week 15.

• The Eagles fall out of the top 10: Once a mainstay in the top three, Philadelphia’s offensive line has tumbled this season and now slots in at No. 11 amid Lane Johnson’s continued absence.

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Few things are more important to an NFL team’s success than the quality of its offensive line. Disastrous lines, or even singular weak-link mismatches, can determine the outcomes of games, while strong units provide an incredible advantage.

We will monitor NFL offensive line play all season and highlight each team’s biggest weak-link players. With Week 15 of the 2025 NFL regular season in the books, here are the weekly rankings and each unit’s best player.

Key:
Red text = weakest links

1. Denver Broncos (No change)

Projected Week 16 starters:

LT Garett Bolles

LG Alex Palczewski

C Luke Wattenberg

RG Quinn Meinerz

RT Mike McGlinchey

The Broncos’ protection held up well against the Packers in Week 15. Across 37 dropbacks, the unit surrendered six pressures — with no sacks — and posted a 91.9 PFF pass-blocking efficiency rating, ranking second this week.

Quinn Meinerz continues to play like the best run-blocking guard in the NFL. He earned a 93.9 PFF run-blocking grade against the Packers, pacing all guards in Week 15.

Best player: Garett Bolles

Bolles gave up no pressure in Week 15, and his 90.9 PFF pass-blocking grade led all offensive linemen.

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2. Los Angeles Rams (No change)

Projected Week 16 starters:

LT Alaric Jackson

LG Steve Avila

C Coleman Shelton

RG Kevin Dotson

RT Warren McClendon Jr.

The Rams’ offensive line didn’t skip a beat despite losing right tackle Rob Havenstein. Warren McClendon Jr., in his stead, earned an 84.2 PFF run-blocking grade in Week 15 against the Lions, and his 90.1 PFF run-blocking grade on the season ranks third among offensive tackles.

All five Rams starters rank among the top 10 players at their position in PFF overall grade.

Best player: Kevin Dotson

Dotson’s 86.1 PFF overall grade this season ranks second among all guards.