2 days ago
Injuries: Cam Jurgens (knee), Myles Hinton (undisclosed), Willie Lampkin (leg), Cameron Williams (shoulder)
Out for Season:
Depth Quality Good
Fantasy Impact: The Eagles' offensive identity has long revolved around a dominant O-line, a philosophy that allowed a seamless transition toward a vision centered on superstar RB Saquon Barkley, rather than wideouts A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. A Super Bowl LVII victory is proof enough that Philadelphia's recipe for success remains solid despite the retirement of C Jason Kelce, and RT Lane Johnson now heading into his age-35 season. Jalen Hurts' considerable athleticism provides notable cushion for any protection struggles that arise, and health permitted, there's no reason this roster's ceiling shouldn't be another Super Bowl appearance, despite having to downgrade at RG from Mekhi Becton to Tyler Steen.
Trending: Steady
Injuries:
Out for Season: Blake Freeland (leg), Jack Wilson (undisclosed)
Depth Quality Good
Fantasy Impact: One of the best pieces of offseason news Indianapolis has received is Braden Smith's willingness to rework his contract and return for another season. He'll anchor the RT position as long as the personal issues that held him out to end the 2024 campaign are resolved. Quenton Nelson remains another pillar at LG, while Bernhard Raimann has stepped up as a similarly elite option. There's an argument to be made for Indianapolis as boasting the best O-line in the league, a situation which star running back Jonathan Taylor boasts all the necessary tools to take full advantage of. The Colts' tremendous pass-protection has also allowed QB Daniel Jones to revitalize his career convincingly, raising questions about whether this unit's perceived fall from grace in recent seasons had more to do with subpar quarterback play than the actual O-line.
Trending: Steady
Injuries: Matt Peart (knee), Ben Powers (biceps)
Out for Season: Nick Gargiulo (ACL)
Depth Quality: (T): Good
Fantasy Impact: After a successful rookie campaign from QB Bo Nix, Denver felt correctly motivated to upgrade what was already a high-end protective front in 2024. LT Garrett Bolles and RT Mike McGlinchey remain this O-line's pillars, but the unit has been better in pass protection than run blocking under head coach Sean Payton. While the temporary loss of LG Ben Powers (biceps) is notable, Denver still may boast the best pass-blocking unit in the league, and the backfield tandem of veteran J.K. Dobbins and rookie second-rounder RJ Harvey has only improved throughout the early stretches of the season.
Trending: Down
Injuries: Josh Simmons (personal), Jawaan Taylor (shoulder), Trey Smith (back), Ethan Driskell (appendix)
Out for Season:
Depth Quality Good
Fantasy Impact: The Chiefs consistently build things right up front, despite embracing several revolving doors along the O-line. Things didn't progress well enough in 2024, as Kansas City's offensive line proved outmatched by the Eagles' defensive front in Super Bowl LIX, resulting in a new wave of changes. The Chiefs' willingness to trade Joe Thuney, one of the league's better guards, breaks up what has been one of the league's better interior protection groups. C Creed Humphrey and RG Trey Smith, who inked a lucrative extension this offseason, both remain high-end options, while rookie No. 32 overall pick Josh Simmons has allowed Jaylon Moore to transition to a more suitable No. 2 role at LT. The strength of this unit is pass protection, where few O-lines in the league can boast similar consistency, but the Chiefs arguably possess below average run-blocking capabilities, much to the detriment of RBs Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt.
Trending: Up
