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Injuries: Netane Muti (shoulder)
Out for Season:
Depth Quality: Good
Fantasy Impact: Penei Sewell has come along as hoped since falling to the Lions at No. 7 overall in 2021, and the Lions have now proven that if things fall 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 has been somewhat questionable, but moves to bolster those needs have been made in the offseason. Graham Glasgow has proved a competent replacement for Jonah Jackson at LG. Locking up LT Taylor Decker on a long-term deal provides stability for the future, and with C Frank Ragnow back to full health after a partial pec tear, this O-line is once again contending for the league's top spot.
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Out for Season: Landon Dickerson (knee), Cam Jurgens (back)
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 Kenyon Green.
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Injuries: Trey Pipkins (oblique), Bucky Williams (undisclosed), Tyler McLellan (undisclosed)
Out for Season:
Depth Quality Good
Fantasy Impact: Losing Pro Bowl LT Rashawn Slater to a season-ending biceps injury was an insurmountable loss for L.A in 2022, but this team has since invested in upgrading the O-line, most notably via the addition of 2024 fifth overall pick Joe Alt. New coach Jim Harbaugh wants to establish the run more than lean on Justin Herbert to carry this offense, and the pairing of Slater and Alt at both tackle positions is as good a foundation for that as a team could ask for. Alt looks as advertised and more, and after a disappointing wild-card round exit against the Texans this team acted well to bring in Mekhi Becton to upgrade the RG position.
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Out for Season:
Depth Quality: (T): Good
Fantasy Impact: The Michael Penix era in Atlanta will, if nothing else, have the benefit of elite protection. Losing C Drew Dalman to the Bears is notable, but the combination of RG Chris Lindstrom and RT Kaleb McGary has provided Atlanta with elite protection on the right side of the offensive line for years. LT Jake Matthews and remains reliable as well, and 2023 second-round pick Matthew Bergeron has developed well at LG. Veteran QB Kirk Cousins was severely limited despite playing behind a solid O-line, due to his recovery from an Achilles injury, but while not a true scrambler, Penix boasts far superior mobility and should be able to better make use of his enviable protection.
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