The Bills crack the top three: Buffalo's front paved the way for a big rushing day, led by center Connor McGovern, who garnered a 90.0 PFF run-blocking grade.
The Titans are the week's biggest riser: Tennessee moves up six spots after a respectable showing in the team's loss to the Colts. The offensive line's 90.5 PFF pass-blocking efficiency rating ranked seventh in the league.
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Few things are more important to an NFL team’s success than the quality of its offensive line. Disastrous lines, or even singular weak-link mismatches, can determine the outcomes of games, while strong units provide an incredible advantage.
We will monitor NFL offensive line play all season and highlight each team's biggest weak-link players. With Week 8 of the 2025 NFL regular season in the books, here are the weekly rankings and each unit's best player.
Key: Red text = weakest links
1. Indianapolis Colts (No change)
Projected Week 9 starters:
LT Bernhard Raimann
LG Quenton Nelson
C Tanor Bortolini
RG Matt Goncalves
RT Braden Smith
Indianapolis' offensive line was efficient in the team's Week 8 win, allowing four pressures — including one sack — on 35 passing attempts against the Titans. The group's 92.9 PFF pass-blocking efficiency rating ranked fourth in the league.
Although Bernhard Raimann allowed a sack against Tennessee, that was the only pressure charged to him in Week 8. The Austrian left tackle earned an 86.7 PFF pass-blocking grade, which ranked second among all tackles this week.
Best player: Quenton Nelson
Nelson stayed clean in pass protection against the Titans, earning an 87.4 PFF pass-blocking grade for his efforts. That mark ranked fourth among guards this week.
2. Denver Broncos (No change)
Projected Week 9 starters:
LT Garett Bolles
LG Alex Palczewski
C Luke Wattenberg
RG Quinn Meinerz
RT Mike McGlinchey
Denver’s offensive line surrendered just four pressures — with no sacks — on 30 dropbacks against the Cowboys. The unit's 93.3 PFF pass-blocking efficiency rating ranked third in the NFL.
On RJ Harvey’s first-quarter touchdown run, Quinn Meinerz earned the highest possible grade for a single play. It was the first time a run blocker did so since the 2015 season. Fueled by that play, Meinerz finished the game with a 91.5 PFF run-blocking grade, which led all guards this past week.
Best player: Garett Bolles
Bolles has logged a 90.8 PFF pass-blocking grade, which leads all offensive linemen this season.