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Injuries: Matt Hennessy (knee), Ethan Greenidge (undisclosed)
Key Backups: (T): Storm Norton, Tyler Vrabel (G): Jovaughn Gwyn, Kyle Hinton (C): Ryan Neuzil
Fantasy Impact: It's debatable whether guard is a position analytically responsible to invest in at the high end, but making Chris Lindstrom the highest paid at his position in the league at least kept high-end, homegrown talent in Atlanta. Kaleb McGary has also developed into one of the NFL's best RTs, giving the Falcons elite upside on that end. LT Jake Matthews remains solid but is another year older, while C remains a question. At LG, 2023 second-round pick Matthew Bergeron still has something to prove. While QB remains a question mark, whomever the Falcons do roll with under center for 2024 will benefit from elite protection, as will Bijan Robinson in Year 2.
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Injuries: Morgan Moses (shoulder), Andrew Vorhees (knee - ACL)
Key Backups: (T): Daniel Faalele, Patrick Mekari (G): Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu, Ben Cleveland (C): Sam Mustipher
Fantasy Impact: RG Kevin Zeitler has worked out in Baltimore so far, providing a huge interior upgrade, and RT Ronnie Stanley returned to health during the 2022 season. Last year's protection issues are now firmly in the rear view mirror. Lamar Jackson's elite mobility and elusiveness certainly makes things easier up front, but it's unclear whether he will remain a part of the team's future, and upgrading from C Patrick Mekari with 2022 first-round pick Tyler Linderbaum provided another boost for the Ravens. Things are looking up in Baltimore, where a high-end O-line should complements OC Todd Monken's desire to open the passing game up, though the running game still occasionally feels the impact of losing J. K. Dobbins for the season.
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Injuries: Halapoulivaati Vaitai (back), Matt Nelson (ankle)
Key Backups: (T): Colby Sorsdal, Dan Skipper (G): Kayode Awosika, (C): Graham Glasgow
Fantasy Impact: Penei Sewell has come along as hoped since falling to the Lions at No. 7 overall in 2021, and the Lions finally proved in 2022 that if things mesh right, this is an O-line unit with No.1 upside. Injuries are the main factor for concern, as Detroit's depth along the offensive trench is somewhat questionable, but there's time to bolster those needs in the offseason. Issues with depth could be more crucial than ever in 2024, with Jonah Jackson holding down the fort at LG for the Rams rather than Lions.
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Injuries: Roderick Johnson (undisclosed)
Key Backups: (T): Fred Johnson, Jack Driskoll (G): Brett Toth (C):
Fantasy Impact: The Eagles' offensive decline down the stretch of the 2023 season had little to do with the O-line, which was still healthy and playing at a high level. That isn't guaranteed to remain consistent year-to-year anymore, though, with standout C Jason Kelce stepping away and into retirement, and Cam Jurgens now stepping into big shoes. RT Lane Johnson, heading into his age-34 season, is closer to the end than the beginning as well. Jalen Hurts' considerable athleticism will provide some cushion for any protection struggles that should arise, but all no longer looks perfectly steady on the offensive front.
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