Apparently, the New York Giants' improvements to the offensive line aren't enough.
Sharp Football Analysis released a ranking of the NFL's offensive lines coming into the 2026 season, and their list leaves us with more questions than answers. The Giants come in at 20 on the list of 32 with a score of 45 out of a possible 100. Only the Denver Broncos garnered a perfect score.
How is it that a team with 2025's No. 9 offensive line (according to PFF), after adding a top-ten pick to the unit and retaining the rest, drops to No. 20?
Giants' offensive line is somehow still underrated
The Giants' offensive unit bounced back from early-season struggles and finished last season with one of the top grades in football. They have one of the best offensive tackle tandems in the league in franchise cornerstone left tackle Andrew Thomas and stud right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor. Both tackles only gave up pressure on 3% of all dropback passes for the entire season.
The offensive line as a unit ranked 4th in the entire league in blocking efficiency. While the passing game may not have been a strong suit last season due to a variety of factors like QB play and injuries, the line still was strong in pass pro. In the run game, the G-men were dominant. They led the way for one of the best ground attacks the organization and fans alike haven't seen in years.
The Giants' rush attack was 5th in the league, averaging 129.5 yards. The offense was top 5 in rush attempts, yards on the season, yards per game, AND rushing touchdowns.
Even after improving this offseason, this unit is still underrated. Let's not forget second-year OL Marcus Mbow and the big addition of Patrick Ricard, a 6'2", 300lb fullback that is going to help in the pass game and blocking game.
The Jets, Chargers, and Vikings all gave up 60 sacks, yet the Chargers' unit is ranked in the top 10. How can a team that is tied for 2nd in the league in sacks allowed be ranked as a top unit?
The Chargers added eight offensive linemen this offseason, including five draft picks. A complete overhaul of your offensive line isn't exactly a ringing endorsement that your offensive line is going to be great the following season.
After closing out the season as a top 12 unit in the league, the Giants come into this season ranked around the 15 to 20 range according to most major analytical publications like Sharp, PFF, and Sports Illustrated.
The biggest question is a valid one: How great can this unit be if Andrew Thomas can stay healthy? Still, I'm not too sure how the Giants manage to rank below many of these other teams with uncertainty and major concerns. List-makers will need to tune into Giants games this season to see just how effective the unit really is.
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