2022 Regular Season Statistics Seattle Seahawks OPPONENTS 346 TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 347 106 206 34 FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing By Penalty 130 188 29 76 / 201 THIRD DOWN CONVERSIONS 96 / 227 12 / 21. 7. The Bears lost LT Jason Peters to retirement and arguably their best remaining blocker in G James Daniels was signed away by the Steelers. RT Riley Reiff, LT Ikem Ekwonu The Seahawks elected to move back with their third round pick, trading No. RT George Fant, LT Bernhard Raimann Jimmy Garoppolo enjoyed a clean pocket while keeping Trey Lance mostly on the bench. But they added new starters C Austin Blythe (one-year, $4M KC), and rookies LT Charles Cross (1.09 pick) and RT Abraham Lucas (3.08 pick). The Rams O-line rated Top-5 in all passing metrics in their journey to a Super Bowl victory. LT Mekhi Becton was lost for nearly all of 2021 with a knee injury after the former 1.11 pick had a promising rookie season in 2020. No line has allowed fewer total pressures than the 71 the Panthers have given up over the season. Detroit's interior linemen allowed eight pressures against Minnesota, but the tackle tandem combined for just one. They posted Top-10 stats in nearly every O-line metric. Right tackle Jack Conklins return from a torn patella last year has been ahead of schedule and was activated from the PUP list. Seattle Seahawks RG Quinn Meinerz This is still a good line, but not as elite as was expected. Stepping down from Russell Wilson is a significant concern for the offense, but the O-line should show at least incremental improvement in pass protection. UPDATE 2: OF Aaron Stinnie was lost for the season with a torn ACL and MCL. The Seahawks lose LT Duane Brown who aged out at 36 years old, and C Evan Pocic who missed last year with a knee sprain anyway. Denver Broncos Seattles run defense has collapsed in recent weeks, and they are now allowing 4.9 yards per carry on the season. RT Lane Johnson, LT Zach Tom Andrew Thomas has allowed three sacks this season, and they have all come in the last three weeks. But they finally lost LT Andrew Whitworth to a well-deserved retirement, and G Austin Corbett signed with the Panthers. Early on in the season, he struggled with some penalties. The O-line will be improved. Williams is an elite player holding down the most critical spot, but the rest are either young and learning, or old and holding on. Blythe barely played in 2021 but he did have a 69.3 grade in 2020, his lone year as a full-time starting center. LG Nick Gates The impact of losing Derrick Henry last season cannot be overstated. 5 overall. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports, Seattle Seahawks guard Damien Lewis (68) blocks during a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 13,, Seattle Seahawks guard Damien Lewis (68) blocks during a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Pittsburgh, PA. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko), Nov 27, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu (79) runs on, Nov 27, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu (79) runs on to the field before the game at Bank of America Stadium. LG Cody Whitehair During the Russell Wilson era, many felt that the one position group that held this team back was the offensive line. The Vikings O-line is another average unit and ranked at the bottom in negative runs while Dalvin Cook missed three games and ran less effectively. C Connor Williams RG Calvin Throckmorton LG Cordell Volson But the other four starters all return and keeping the group healthy will make a difference after missing both tackles to injury at times last year. The defensive pressure was so overwhelming that the Seahawks struggled to move the ball past the 50-yard line. Hurst and Ramczyk have PFF pass-blocking grades of 74.9 or better on the season. Installing the new offense under HC Kevin OConnell may take time to come together. Stacy Bengs/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. O-lines deal with injuries, new coaches and schemes, depth chart moves, schedule challenges and the effects of when new quarterbacks and running backs are used. The knee injury for Ryan Jensen was more severe than initially hoped and he may miss the season. Disastrous lines, or even disastrous weak-link mismatches, can determine the outcome of games, while strong units provide an incredible advantage to an offense. But they let aging LT Eric Fisher leave in free agency and G Mark Glowinski signed with the Giants. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. The Seahawks like what they saw out of Curhan last year, and they did draft Stone Forsythe, who was one of college football's best pass-blocking left tackles at Florida, but if Seattle can't re-sign Brown and/or Shell, they almost surely would be looking to bring in more competition at both of those spots. RT Taylor Moton, LT Donovan Smith They spent their 1.24 pick on Tulsas Tyler Smith who will likely move from tackle to starting guard. Seahawks Statistics Year Top Offense Passing Yards Geno Smith 253 YDS Rushing Yards Receiving Yards Top Defense Tackles Sacks TEAM STATISTICS Seattle Seahawks OPPONENTS 346 TOTAL FIRST DOWNS. . This unit combines for greater results than the individual parts suggest. Havenstein allowed five pressures and had three penalties against the Raiders and. George Fant moves over to the right and Duane Brown was signed in free agency to take over the left side. C David Andrews Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports, Sep 11, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Terence Steele (78) on the line, Sep 11, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Terence Steele (78) on the line of scrimmage before a play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at AT&T Stadium. The Colts ranked 30th as a unit in pass-blocking efficiency, but they dominated as a run-blocking group, helping pave the way for Jonathan Taylor to lead the league in rushing. The offensive line allowed just four total pressures against Tampa Bay this past week. The Raiders offensive line exceeded expectations with pass protection last year but did the backfield no favors. The line will have at least three new starters this year, RG Austin Corbett (three-year, $26M LAR) and C Bradley Bozeman (one-year, $2,8M) were signed as starters. Skipping over a first round lineman to draft JaMarr Chase still seems prudent, but the Bengals knew they needed blocking help and addressed it by bringing in G Alex Cappa (four-year, $35M TB) and RT Lael Collins (three-year, $21M DAL), and G Ted Karras (three-year, $18M NE). In 2019 he was a pretty weak 50.2 splitting his time at center and right guard . RT Cornelius Lucas, LT Cam Robinson Their only additions were G Lucas Patrick (two-year, $8M GB) and drafting LT Teven Jenkins with their 2.07 pick. Joe Mixon will benefit and Burrows might make it out alive this year. In particular, LT Duane Brown is having one of his best seasons. Their metrics were roughly the same against the pass from 2020 but declined versus the run. Considered one of the best O-lines in the NFL for the last few years, the Browns run-blocking remained elite last year but dropped significantly in pass-blocking metrics for reasons not of their own making. The rookie LT Rashawn Slater was their 1.13 pick last year and he already made the Pro Bowl, along with C Corey Linsley. RG Ed Ingram 20. Jones had the best PFF game grade of any Cardinals lineman against New England on Monday night. LG Connor McGovern Cam Jurgens was already in line to eventually replace him next year, and has taken his place in preseason games with solid results. 4 in the NFL. The Chargers investment in their offensive line paid off. The pass blocking was better than expected, though it became a short game of pitch-and-catch between Ben Roethlisberger and Diontae Johnson. Green Bays offensive line has allowed the third-lowest pressure rate in the NFL despite frequent personnel changes over the season. RG Alex Cappa C Ted Karras Welcome To Seattle Sweepstakes | Enter To Win! RG Zack Martin Their 2021 second-round pick of LG Landon Dickerson quickly transitioned from Alabama to the NFL. And yet, while these are the reasons that everything else on the offense works, they incur a high rate of injury and the shifting of blockers in and out of the lineup is usually unnoticed despite the significant bearing on success. Seahawks.com reporter John Boyle reflects on the 2021 season and hands out some Seahawks 2021 Season Honors. RG Logan Stenberg The Chiefs O-line enjoyed high marks in every metric. They will cause problems for Buffalos pass protection across the board. The Seahawks will have a new center this season after losing Austin Blythe in free agency. But they lost G Tom Compton to the Broncos and starter G Laken Tomlinson to the Jets. Dallas Cowboys (was No. RT Abe Lucas: 68.5 overall Indianapolis Colts @PFF_Linsey's final 2020 NFL offensive line rankings , Next. Overall, their offensive line finished the season on the lower end of PFFs rankings. Fortunately, the Cowboys are comfortable with C Tyler Biadasz and T Terence Steele moving up as replacements. C Bradley Bozeman Indianapolis Colts, 33% 32. San Francisco is one of only seven teams whose line has surrendered fewer than 100 pressures on the season (95). Samantha Madar/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis Gpg Green Bay Packers Training Camp Day 1 07272022 0020, Nov 27, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns guard Joel Bitonio (75) celebrates the teams overtime, Nov 27, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns guard Joel Bitonio (75) celebrates the teams overtime win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at FirstEnergy Stadium. The rookie Mayfield is expected to switch to right guard. OT Stone Forsythe: 37.0 overall. This O-line paved the way for Jonathan Taylor to lead the NFL in rushing yards last year, and the continual changes at quarterback are partly to blame for lower passing metrics for the O-line. Full List: Ranking the Best NFL Wide Receivers and Tight Ends 2022; Offensive Line Rankings. Adding A.J. LG Aaron Banks It is not the reason the offense is suddenly misfiring. There are no weak links on this line. But while Jackson and fellow veteran Duane Brown were able to make 33 of 34 starts between them, the rest of the line dealt with injuries and COVID-19 absences that hindered the ability of that unit to function at its highest level. They re-signed Trent Brown and have the depth to handle revamping the interior. The run-blocking stats suffered but also reflected how defenses focused primarily against the Pats rushing last year. The Ravens line is only average and not even that if Stanley is slow to return. LG Rodger Saffold 20. Follow @DMDorey LG Joe Thuney They rank 23rd in pass-rushing grade and 28th in run-defense grade as a team. RG James Daniels Former first-rounders Taylor Decker and second-year Penei Sewell man the tackles, with Decker looking for a healthy year after missing eight games with a finger injury. Seahawks offensive line ranked outside top 25 by PFF going into Week 4 Tim Weaver October 1, 2022 12:00 am PT The Seattle Seahawks have two exciting young offensive tackles starting for. As it happens, this weeks opponents (the Rams) are now ranked last in the league. RG Dylan Parham Enter for a chance to win an exclusive fly away trip to Los Angeles or an autographed Draft cap by our entire 2023 class! RT Chukwuma Okorafor, LT Jonah Williams Against the Giants, Mailata had arguably his worst game as a pass-blocker all season and still didn't allow a sack. Feb 22,. Buffalos line is sliding ever more toward problematic. Dallas has the best pass rush in the league. C Bradley Bozeman left for the Panthers, but the Ravens used their 1.25 pick on talented rookie Tyler Linderbaum as the new center. The only Pro Bowler for Tennessee last year was RG Rodger Saffold who left for the Bills, and RT David Quessenberry left in free agency. This collection of blockers is one of the best so long as they stay healthy. C Nick Martin Seahawks coach Pete Carroll has expressed the desire to bring both tackles back, and the 36-year-old Brown, who appeared in his fifth Pro Bowl, and second as a Seahawk, following the season, said he doesn't plan on retiring, and that if things can work out financially, he'd love to finish his career in Seattle. LSU football offensive lineman Anthony Bradford was selected by the Seattle Seahawks with the No. Tennessee Titans, 36% 2. LG Ezra Cleveland 31. He has a chance to earn himself consideration as the teams long-term left tackle. 19. Green Bay Packers remain resilient:Green Bays offensive line has allowed the third-lowest pressure rate in the NFL despite frequent personnel changes over the season. Nobody on Arizonas defense notched more than two pressures against the Patriots on Monday night. The Jags lost guards A.J. C Tyler Linderbaum The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Nfl Cincinnati Bengals At Pittsburgh Steelers Nov 20 0158, Denver Broncos guard Dalton Risner (66) looks on against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL, Denver Broncos guard Dalton Risner (66) looks on against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Denver. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports, New England Patriots offensive tackle Trent Brown (77) blocks against Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56), New England Patriots offensive tackle Trent Brown (77) blocks against Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) in the second half during an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. Jacksonvilles line ranks last in PFF run-blocking grade and is the only unit in the league below 50.0. New York Jets Humphries went to the Pro Bowl but had a down year. C Brandon Linder retired and will be replaced by either Tyler Shatley or the 3.01 pick Luke Fortner may get the job as a rookie. This is an average line but one with youth and depth. C Creed Humphrey Musical chairs on the offensive line continues with the Jets. Theyve rebuilt the right side from the center out and start three new linemen who should all be significant upgrades. RG Alex Bars 15. RT Rob Havenstein, LT Andrew Thomas Without further delay, here's the ranking of all 32 NFL offensive lines in the 2016 regular season: 1. Denvers line still ranks sixth in pressure rate this season, but they are average in the run game. "The Seahawks offensive line ranked 16th as a unit in pass-blocking grade this season. Seahawks offensive line considered 14th best in latest Pro Football Focus' rankings. The Jets rank top-five in pressure rate (37.9%) despite blitzing at the second-lowest rate (16.2%). For the year, Lucas still has solid PFF grades: 67.3 overall, 69.4 pass blocking and 65.3 run blocking. RT Josh Wells, LT Christian Darrisaw 22. Learn more about Auburn outside linebacker Derick Hall, who the Seahawks selected with pick No. 37. RG Gabe Jackson They have allowed 90 pressures from 440 pass-blocking snaps. Seattle Seahawks 2023. 24. Cincinnati Bengals At Tennessee Titans Jan 22 Afc Divisional Playoffs, Jun 8, 2022; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams tackle Rob Havenstein (79) speaks with, Jun 8, 2022; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams tackle Rob Havenstein (79) speaks with guard Logan Bruss (60) and guard A.J. RG Kevin Zeitler Baltimore Ravens Hell be ready for Week 1. Worse yet, the Bears are in a full rebuild with new HC Matt Eberfus and the O-line didnt make it to the top of the list of needs in the offseason. Chicago has by far the least effective pass rush in the NFL, generating pressure on just 20.0% of snaps. Today we kick things off with the offensive line, and tomorrow we'll turn our attention to the defensive line. He may be replaced by veteran. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports, Nov 6, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Robert Hunt (68) blocks against the, Nov 6, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Robert Hunt (68) blocks against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Las Vegas Raiders Injuries and effectiveness downgraded the Buccaneers' front five from elite to above-average last season. They also rank fourth in PFF pass-blocking efficiency and are one of only seven teams to surrender fewer than 100 pressures on the season. HC Matt Rhule enters his third season, but he needs to get much more from his O-line if he hopes to see a fourth year. However, they rank 10th in pressure rate. Second-year Robert Hainsey is taking his place but there will be a drop-off until Jensen returns. And the Raiders didnt change much up other than drafting RT Alex Leatherwood with their 1.17 pick, who should go through growing pains as a rookie. Thuney returned this past week against Denver and didnt allow a single pressure across 44 pass-blocking snaps. Defensive Needs: EDGE, DT, LB, CB. 8. They lost Marpet to retirement and G Alex Cappa was signed by the Bengals, so there are two big holes to fill. Brown said after the final game of the season. The play of this offensive line starts with Duane Brown as he has the most prominent position on the pass blocking line. The Bengals came within a field goal of winning the Super Bowl, but the offensive line wasnt a star in the process. Continuity is critical with offensive lines, making what OL coach Andy Heck did all the more remarkable. LG Kenyon Green The loss of Drew Brees made an obvious impact last year, but the decline in blocking was just as significant for an O-line that had been one of the best in recent years. Every member of the line allowed at least one pressure against Baltimore this past week, with Okorafor leading the team with three pressures surrendered. LG Cole Strange In the early portion of the season, when Wilson was cooking, this team looked real DangeRUSS. The Buccaneers sent RT Tristan Wirfs, C Ryan Jensen, and G Ali Marpet to the Pro Bowl. LG Robert Jones The poor marks rushing stemmed from the backfield talent last year when virtually every statistical category for the backfield ended in the Bottom-5. They nearly doubled the number of sacks allowed in part because there was no Henry to account for in the second half of the year. Miamis defensive front has depth, and the team blitzes at the fourth-highest rate in the NFL. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports, Aug 28, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Detroit Lions tackle Taylor Decker (68) against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Aug 28, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Detroit Lions tackle Taylor Decker (68) against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Hes still expected to be ready by Week 1 but is missing time learning the new offense. I didn't know what I would feel like at 36, I didn't know what I would feel like finishing my 14th year, and there a lot of things to weigh out, but I would love to stay here. Nfl Arizona Cardinals Vs Los Angeles Chargers Los Angeles Chargers At Arizona Cardinals, Sep 27, 2020; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; The Pittsburgh Steelers defense lines up against the Houston Texans, Sep 27, 2020; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; The Pittsburgh Steelers defense lines up against the Houston Texans offense during the third quarter at Heinz Field. The Vikings added G Chris Reed (IND) and T Jesse Davis (MIA) for depth but lost C Mason Cole to the Steelers.