Offensive line play remains one of the most misunderstood and underrated parts of the game, even as fans get more knowledgeable every year thanks to the wealth of football #content out there.
The Houston Texans have been hit-or-miss in their trenches over the past four seasons. They feature an All-Pro left tackle in Laemy Tunsil, who remains one of the league’s best in pass protection on the blindside when healthy. They also have featured a turnstyle at center and left guard since 2021, with 11 total players seeing action at the role.
Fresh off an 11-8 season, things are trending up for Houston in 2024 Not only will the Texans bring back four full-time starters, but also two potential finds in Jarrett Patterson and second-round pick Blake Fisher. Houston also still is banking on former first-round pick Kenyon Green to live up to expectations now fully recovered from a season-ending shoulder injury.
Let’s see where the Texans’ offensive line ranks compared to the rest of the competition.
Today, Texans Wire will be sharing a composite ranking for all 32 OL units around the league. To arrive at our composite, we made an average of the most recent offensive line rankings at Footballguys, FTN Fantasy and Pro Football Network.
1
Detroit Lions
Sep 7, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Detroit Lions guard Jonah Jackson (73) and offensive tackle Taylor Decker (68) at the line of scrimmage against the Kansas City Chiefs during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
2
Atlanta Falcons
Jul 27, 2022; Flowery Branch, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Jake Matthews (70) runs to the next drill on the field during training camp at IBM Performance Field. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
3
Philadelphia Eagles
Dec 31, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson (65), center Cam Jurgens (51), center Jason Kelce (62) and guard Landon Dickerson (69) against the Arizona Cardinals at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
4
Cleveland Browns
Nov 5, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws a pass as center Ethan Pocic (55) and guard Joel Bitonio (75) look fro someone to block during the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
5
Kansas City Chiefs
Jan 13, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws as guard Joe Thuney (62) provides coverage against Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Da’Shawn Hand (93) during the second half of the 2024 AFC wild card game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
6
New York Jets
Aug 3, 2023; Canton, Ohio, USA; New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) takes the snap from center Joe Tippmann (66) against the Cleveland Browns during the first half at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
7
Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson (56) was slow to get up after this play during game action at EverBank Stadium on Sunday, Oct 15, 2023, in Jacksonville.
8
Green Bay Packers
9
Baltimore Ravens
Sep 13, 2021; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) scrambles as offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley (79) blocks Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) during Monday Night Football at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
10
Loa Angeles Chargers
Sep 15, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws as offensive tackle Rashawn Slater (70) provides coverage against Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark (55) during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
11
Minnesota Vikings
Sep 25, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (2) reacts center Garrett Bradbury (56) and offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw (71) after scoring a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
12
Los Angeles Rams
Nov 26, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Rams guard Kevin Dotson (69) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
13
Houston Texans
Aug 13, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil (78) and offensive tackle Tytus Howard (71) walk off the field before the game against the New Orleans Saints at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
14
Cincinnati Bengals
Dec 23, 2023; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning (6) calls a play as Cincinnati Bengals tight end Drew Sample (89) and Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. (75) listen in the first quarter during a Week 16 NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar-USA TODAY Sports
15
San Francisco 49ers
Jan 28, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) celebrates with guard Jon Feliciano (55) and offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) after a play against the Detroit Lions during the second half of the NFC Championship football game at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
16
Chicago Bears
Oct 24, 2022; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) runs with the ball with guard Michael Schofield III (79) and Chicago Bears offensive tackle Braxton Jones (70) during the first half of a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
17
Denver Broncos
Oct 12, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) leaves the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at halftime at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
18
Buffalo Bills
Nov 26, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) celebrates his touchdown with guard Connor McGovern (66) and offensive tackle Dion Dawkins (73) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
19
Miami Dolphins
Sep 24, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Terron Armstead (72) leads the team onto the field before a game against the Denver Broncos at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
20
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jan 21, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs (78) looks on before a 2024 NFC divisional round game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports
21
Dallas Cowboys
Nov 5, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Dallas Cowboys guard Zack Martin (70) and center Tyler Biadasz (63) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
22
Pittsburgh Steelers
Aug 19, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Broderick Jones (77) run blocks at the line of scrimmage against Buffalo Bills defensive end Shaq Lawson (90) during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
23
Las Vegas Raiders
Nov 26, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders offensive tackle Kolton Miller (74) defends against Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu (90) in the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
24
Jacksonville Jaguars
Dec 17, 2023; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Anton Harrison (77) guard Brandon Scherff (68) center Luke Fortner (79) Jacksonville Jaguars guard Ezra Cleveland (76)and offensive tackle Walker Little (72) huddle against the Baltimore Ravens in the first quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
25
Carolina Panthers
Nov 5, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Chark Jr. (17) celebrates with offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu (79) after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
26
Seattle Seahawks
Nov 12, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Charles Cross (67) exits the locker room before a game against the Washington Commanders at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
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
Aug 26, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; New England Patriots guard Cole Strange (69) defends against Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Neil Farrell Jr. (93) at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
29
Arizona Cardinals
Dec 17, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) against Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr. (70) at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
30
Tennessee Titans
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31
New Orleans Saints
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32
Washington Commanders
Oct 1, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Commanders offensive tackle Sam Cosmi (76) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
