The Buffalo Bills are slowly starting to gain a bit more respect along their offensive line.
Pro Football Focus has updated their NFL-wide power rankings among offensive lines for this week. The Bills (2-1) have moved up another spot.
Overall, Buffalo’s O-line is now ranked the 16th best grouping in the league. Last week, PFF ranked the Bills at No. 17.
While a minimal move up, the week prior saw a big one for the Bills. Buffalo previously leapt up six spots.
In terms of individuals, the football analytics outlet loves Dion Dawkins. The Bills’ left tackle and anchor of the offensive line is on pace to have a career-best season in terms of PFF’s rankings. Buffalo’s run blocking has been credited as a positive, too.
En route for the unit is the Miami Dolphins. They sport a defensive front with the likes of Christian Wilkins and Jaelan Phillips who will both be a handful.
The full and latest breakdown of the Bills offensive line from PFF can be found below:
16. BUFFALO BILLS (UP 1)
Projected Week 4 starters:
LT Dion Dawkins
LG Connor McGovern
C Mitch Morse
RG O’Cyrus Torrence
RT Spencer BrownDespite the Bills’ dominant Week 3 win, left tackle Dion Dawkins was the only Buffalo offensive lineman who graded out above 62.0 against Washington.
Buffalo ranks third in the NFL this season with an average of 2.1 rushing yards before contact.
Best player: Dion Dawkins
The left tackle is on pace to have the highest-graded season of his career. His 80.7 overall mark ranks fourth among all offensive tackles.
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