Consistency
Holding The Line: AFC East
Ron Rigney has a look at what players have changed his new team and what that means for his fantasy football consistency!.
The latest changes to the offensive line have had the greatest impact on NFL teams and fantasy football, and Ron Rigney highlights those changes in terms of the consistency of the weapons they protect.
6/19/2026 Edition*
AFC EAST
Buffalo Bills
Additions
Jude Bowry, Round 4 Pick 102
Ar’maj Reed-Adams, Round 7 Pick 241
At the end of 2025, the Bills’ offensive line found itself ranked in the Top 10 overall and near the top in most offensive line metrics. Buffalo also possessed one of the deepest units in the league, and didn’t need to do much to repeat the success they had on offense from an O-line standpoint.
With an NFL MVP at the quarterback spot, Buffalo knows they need to protect their investment. There weren’t a lot of weak links along the starting offensive line when it comes to pass blocking. Tackles Dion Dawkins and Spencer Brown are one of the best tandems in the league at the position, and Center Connor McGovern was one of the best in the league as well. The guard spots gave up a few more sacks than we’ve seen in past seasons, but the 40 sacks allowed ranked them right in the middle of the league. This total seems higher than it should be, and it’s a direct result of a couple of factors. First, this offense lacked consistent receiving weapons, and as good as Allen is, he tends to hold the ball waiting for the big play. The offensive line did its part and then some in 2025.
As good as the team was at pass blocking, the unit was the league’s top rushing offense. James Cook led the league in rushing and was 76% consistent in our rankings. As a team, Buffalo averaged 5 yards per carry and scored 30 touchdowns and averaged 3.1 yards before contact, which also led the league. There’s really not much to say here as they bring back all the usual suspects along the O-line, so expect more of the same from this rushing attack.
Both draft picks were day-three players who will provide depth to an already deep offensive line. Bowry figures to fight for the swing tackle job, while Reed-Adams will have a tougher time making the team. Both have the size, but how they develop remains to be seen. Overall, look for the Bills to be a top-five unit, and expect the same consistent play from Josh Allen and James Cook.
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Miami Dolphins
Additions
Jamaree Salyer, Free Agent
Charlie Heck, Free Agent
Kadyn Proctor, Round 1 Pick 12
D.J. Campbell, Round 6 Pick 200
Despite moving up in the overall rankings, Miami’s offensive line still finished in the bottom third for the 2025 season. The story of the Dolphins’ offensive line was the outstanding play of center Aaron Brewer, and not much else. The offensive line was a priority for the Dolphins this offseason.
The overall pass blocking grade for the Dolphins’ offensive line varies depending on which metrics you use. No matter which one you use, it’s easy to see they were among the league’s worst when it came to protecting the QB. Aaron Brewer was a standout at center, allowing just one sack, while LT Patrick Paul had a solid season as well. The rest of the line was a different story as the remaining positions, mainly the guards, were a weak link. Despite shaky offensive line play from the guard spots, the unit allowed just 38 sacks. The quick passing offense of Mike McDaniel is a huge reason the Dolphins’ QBs didn’t take more sacks.
Miami finished near the bottom of the league in run blocking metrics as well. The story is essentially the same as the one above. Brewer and Paul led the way, and the rest of the line left a lot to be desired. The Dolphins’ RB room boasts one of the most dynamic backs in the league, De’Von Achane. Despite the lackluster offensive line play, Achane was our only perfectly consistent RB, with 16-of-16 clutch games.
Salyer and Heck will provide much-needed depth at the tackle spots, with Salyer possibly challenging for the starting right guard spot. Proctor is a massive prospect (6’7”, 352 lbs) and figures to see time at guard this season, and could eventually move to right tackle. With Paul slotting in as a solid LT, there most likely won’t be a spot for him. Campbell figures to provide depth along the interior at all three positions. Expect Achane to carry this offense and get a ton of touches again in 2026.
New York Jets
Additions
Anez Cooper, Round 6 Pick 188
According to PFF.com, the Jets were in the bottom ten in total offensive line rankings. The Jets’ interior offensive line was the weak link in both facets of blocking and was extremely inconsistent. Despite their struggles, some flashes indicate this could be one of the NFL’s most improved lines.
Pass blocking was a weakness to begin the season, but improved as the season went on, and the unit finished 15th in PFF.com run blocking rankings. The improvement was led by young tackles Olu Fashanu and Armand Membou, who were among the top pass-blocking tandems in the second half of the season. Despite this, the team allowed the fourth most sacks in the league, but many of those can be attributed to subpar QB play. Unfortunately, the projected 2026 starter is Geno Smith, who is notorious for holding the ball too long throughout his career. The line figures to be much better in pass protection, but they still could finish with a fair amount of sacks.
The team finished a bit lower in metrics for run blocking in 2025, placing them firmly in the bottom ten. The Jets’ interior was the main culprit for their lack of efficiency. Breece Hall finished just 50% consistent in our rankings and was 19th in fantasy points at the RB spot. The Jets’ offensive line continuity should pay off, and I expect them to be an improved run-blocking unit as well. Hall should benefit greatly from this.
The Jets didn’t feel they needed to address the O-line in free agency by bringing in anyone new. Instead, they locked up their own homegrown guys and spent one draft pick on depth. Cooper is a massive human 6’6”, 334 lbs) out of Miami. The Jets actually traded up in the sixth round to nab him. He will bring much-needed depth and a mean streak to the O-line room. Overall, this group is going to be one of the most improved in the league.
New England Patriots
Additions
Alijah Vera-Tucker, Free Agent
James Hudson III, Free Agent
Caleb Lomu, Round 1 Pick 28
Dametrious Crownover, Round 6 Pick 196
New England knows how to build an offensive line, so it was surprising to see their line struggle so much in 2024. 2025 was a huge improvement as they finished 11th overall in PFF.com’s end-of-season ranks. They were in the top half of the league in both run and pass blocking, as well as most PFF metrics. This helped make both Drake Maye and the Pats RBs reliable fantasy options.
The Patriots ranked near the top in most pass-blocking metrics for 2025. Mike Onwenu at guard and Will Campbell at tackle were both standouts in pass blocking at their positions. This helped Drake Maye become our most consistent QB at 82% and, ranking him third in total points. While Campbell was solid, he was inconsistent in his rookie season, as was fellow rookie Jared Wilson. This led to 48 sacks allowed, the ninth-most in the league.
After finishing last in run blocking metrics in 2024, New England jumped into the Top 10 following 2025. The offense finished with three players rushing for 450 yards or more: TreyVeon Henderson (911), Rhamondre Stevenson (603), and Drake Maye (450). As a team, the Pats finished sixth in total rushing yards per game with 128.9. The team should pick up right where they left off in 2025.
The Pats felt that making an already strong offensive line stronger was a must. Vera-Tucker is a known commodity in the league and comes over from division rival New York. He will slot in at left guard as the starter and instantly upgrade the position. Hudson figures to be the backup to both tackle spots. New England traded up to get Lomu, who figures to eventually slot in for RT Morgan Moses, who figures to be on the downside of his career at age 35. Crownover is more of a developmental player who could become a quality backup at the tackle spot—New England figures to have one of the deepest and scariest offensive lines in the league for 2025.
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