Andrew Harbaugh
May 21, 2024 8:06 am CT
The offensive line is never the most glamorous of positional units but it is arguably the most important. Yes, the quarterback runs the show and gets all the attention but who keeps him upright and allows him to be able to make the plays he does?
The Minnesota Vikings have one of the more stable offensive lines in the NFL. Bookend tackles Chrisitan Darrisaw and Brian O’Neill, allowing the edges to be blocked well, while Garrett Bradbury mans the interior. The guard positions have a little bit of instability, but overall, they hold up.
Let’s see where the Vikings’ offensive line ranks compared to the rest of the competition.
Today, Vikings Wire will be sharing a composite ranking for all 32 offensive line units around the league. To arrive at our composite, we made an average of the most recent offensive line rankings atFootballguys,FTN FantasyandPro Football Network.
1
Detroit Lions
Syndication: DetroitFreePress
2
Atlanta Falcons
Dec 17, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) runs for a touchdown as running back Bijan Robinson (7) blocks in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
3
Philadelphia Eagles
Nov 26, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell (14) celebrates touchdown run by quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) (not pictured) against the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
4
Cleveland Browns
Syndication: Akron Beacon Journal
5
Kansas City Chiefs
Jan 1, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs guard Nick Allegretti (73) on field against the Denver Broncos during a game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
6
New York Jets
Aug 29, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys tackle Tyron Smith (77) in game action against Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) at AT&T Stadium. Minnesota won 28-14. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
7
Indianapolis Colts
Aug 12, 2023; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Evan Hull (26) runs the ball against Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Poona Ford (98) in the second quarter of a pre-season game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
8
Green Bay Packers
Nov 27, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Green Bay Packers offensive tackle Yosh Nijman (73) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
9
Baltimore Ravens
Nov 26, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws as guard Kevin Zeitler (70) provides coverage against Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Tuli Tuipulotu (45) during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
10
Los Angeles Chargers
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 14: Matt Feiler #71 of the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on November 14, 2021 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
11
Minnesota Vikings
Dec 5, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Minnesota Vikings center Mason Cole (52) and Ezra Cleveland (72) and offensive tackle Brian O’Neill (75) wait to take the field to play the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports
12
Los Angeles Rams
Jan 14, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (17) runs from Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) during the second half of a 2024 NFC wild card game at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports
13
Houston Texans
Aug 27, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Houston Texans center Michael Deiter (63) blocks New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee (90) during the first half at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
14
Cincinnati Bengals
Syndication: The Record
15
San Francisco 49ers
Dec 4, 2022; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) during the game against the Miami Dolphins at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
16
Chicago Bears
Nov 27, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Danielle Hunter (99) sacks Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
17
Denver Broncos
Nov 1, 2020; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos offensive guard Dalton Risner (66) in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
18
Buffalo Bills
Dec 31, 2023; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) jogs off the field after the game against the New England Patriots at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
19
Miami Dolphins
Syndication: Palm Beach Post
20
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Dec 25, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Justin Skule (77) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
21
Dallas Cowboys
Dec 17, 2023; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Dallas Cowboys center Tyler Biadasz (63) at the line of scrimmage against the Buffalo Bills in the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
22
Pittsburgh Steelers
Nov 12, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Dan Moore Jr. (65) blocks at the line of scrimmage against Green Bay Packers linebacker Lukas Van Ness (90) during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
23
Las Vegas Raiders
Jan 15, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Las Vegas Raiders guard Alex Leatherwood (70) reacts after their loss against the Cincinnati Bengals in an AFC Wild Card playoff football game at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
24
Jacksonville Jaguars
Aug 12, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Coy Cronk (64) blocks against Dallas Cowboys linebacker Isaiah Land (53) at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
25
Carolina Panthers
Oct 1, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Marcus Davenport (0) pressures Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
26
Seattle Seahawks
Syndication: Detroit Free Press
27
New York Giants
Dec 25, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
28
New England Patriots
Sep 10, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots offensive tackle Trent Brown (77) holds the line during the second half against the Philadelphia Eagles at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports
29
Arizona Cardinals
Aug 26, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; The line of scrimmage between the Minnesota Vikings and the Arizona Cardinals during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
30
Tennessee Titans
Aug 19, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; The line of scrimmage between the Minnesota Vikings and the Tennessee Titans during the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
31
New Orleans Saints
Aug 27, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Houston Texans center Michael Deiter (63) blocks New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee (90) during the first half at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
32
Washington Commanders
Dec 3, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders offensive tackle Charles Leno Jr. (72) blocks Miami Dolphins linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (43) during the first half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
