🔥 NFL Week 6 O-Line Power Rankings: Colts Climb, Eagles Slide

NFL Week 6 Offensive Line Rankings

Few things make or break an NFL game more than the guys in the trenches. A shaky offensive line can tank an offense, while a strong one turns everything around. As we roll into Week 6 of the 2025 season, here’s how the league’s best (and worst) blocking units are shaping up.

We’ll be updating these rankings weekly and pointing out each team’s top performer — and their weak spots — so you know exactly who’s doing the dirty work up front.


1. Denver Broncos (No change)

Projected Week 6 Starters:

  • LT: Garett Bolles

  • LG: Ben Powers

  • C: Luke Wattenberg

  • RG: Quinn Meinerz

  • RT: Mike McGlinchey

The Broncos’ O-line stayed rock solid in their win over the Eagles. They allowed just nine total pressures (only one sack) on 43 dropbacks — not too shabby at all. Their 88.4 pass-blocking efficiency ranked eighth across the league for the week.

A nice highlight: center Luke Wattenberg finally pitched a clean sheet in pass protection after giving up at least one pressure in every game before this.

Best player: Garett Bolles
Bolles has been elite in the run game — earning a negative grade on just 7.0% of run plays, the best mark among all left tackles right now.


2. Indianapolis Colts (Up 3)

Projected Week 6 Starters:

  • LT: Bernhard Raimann

  • LG: Quenton Nelson

  • C: Tanor Bortolini

  • RG: Matt Goncalves

  • RT: Braden Smith

Big leap for the Colts! They jumped three spots after absolutely bullying the Raiders last week. The line gave up just five total pressures on 32 pass attempts — that’s dominance. Their 92.2 pass-blocking efficiency tied for third-best in the league for Week 5.

Right guard Matt Goncalves was especially sharp, grading out at 88.4 in pass blocking (third among all guards) and not giving up a single pressure.

Best player: Quenton Nelson
Nelson is still the rock of this line. He earned an 84.9 overall grade, ranking third among all guards in Week 5. The dude’s just different.

Position Grades Snapshot:

Position Player PFF Grade Rank
LT Bernhard Raimann 71.1 21st / 71
LG Quenton Nelson 77.5 3rd / 79
C Tanor Bortolini 72.0 7th / 35
RG Matt Goncalves 68.8 18th / 79
RT Braden Smith 61.2 40th / 71

3. Buffalo Bills (Down 1)

Projected Week 6 Starters:

  • LT: Dion Dawkins

  • LG: David Edwards

  • C: Connor McGovern

  • RG: O’Cyrus Torrence

  • RT: Spencer Brown

The Bills slide a bit after a rougher showing, but they’re still one of the better pass-protecting teams overall. Consistency has been their biggest issue — when they’re on, Josh Allen looks unstoppable, but when they’re not, it’s a scramble fest.


Form Guide & Trends

  • Hot: Colts (+3) – Riding that dominant performance against Vegas.

  • Cold: Eagles (↓ to 4th) – Injuries and sloppy play have taken a toll.

  • Steady: Broncos (1st) – Consistent protection every single week.


Players to Watch

  • Quenton Nelson (Colts): Back to elite form. If he keeps this up, Indy’s offense is going to roll.

  • Garett Bolles (Broncos): Quietly one of the most reliable tackles in football.

  • O’Cyrus Torrence (Bills): Second-year guard who’s improving fast — but still learning on the fly.


Betting Tips & Fantasy Edge

  • Colts Overs: With the line holding up this well, expect cleaner pockets and more offensive production.

  • Broncos Spread: Their O-line gives Russell Wilson (or whoever’s under center) time to work — that’s huge against top defenses.

  • Fade the Eagles: Until they fix their protection issues, tread lightly on Philly offensive props.


Wrap-Up

The Colts are heating up, the Broncos keep setting the standard, and the once-mighty Eagles are sliding down the rankings. As always, the battle in the trenches decides who really controls the game — and right now, Indianapolis and Denver are showing everyone how it’s done.

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