🏆 Week 2 CFL Offensive Line Rankings
As the competition heats up in the CFL, let's take a look at how each team's offensive line performed in Week 2. These rankings reflect the top units based on their performance in both pass protection and run blocking.
1. Saskatchewan Roughriders (No Change) 🌾
Starters:
- LT Daniel Johnson
- LG Trevon Tate
- C Logan Ferland
- RG Jacob Brammer
- RT Jermarcus Hardrick
The Roughriders once again dominate the rankings, maintaining the same unit grade (69.4) from Week 2. Despite having two new starters, they produced the best pass-protecting performance of the week by allowing only five pressures over 38 snaps, leading to an impressive 72.7 PFF pass-blocking grade.
Right tackle Jermarcus Hardrick stood out with a remarkable performance, achieving a 74.4 PFF overall grade, paired with a stellar 73.1 in run blocking and 73.4 in pass protection—conveniently allowing no pressures during his time on the field. New starters Daniel Johnson and Jacob Brammer both secured solid grades over 60.0, highlighting their contributions to the line.
2. Calgary Stampeders (Up 1) 🐴
Starters:
- LT D'Antne Demery
- LG Zack Williams
- C Christopher Fortin
- RG Christy Nkanu
- RT Joshua Coker
Calgary climbs to the second spot this week after achieving a 61.2 PFF overall grade, driven primarily by improvements in pass protection to a solid 68.2 rating. Rookie center Christopher Fortin stepped into a crucial role after an injury to starter Bryce Bell and performed admirably. He earned an impressive 65.5 overall grade and a notable 77.1 grade in pass blocking, allowing just one pressure.
Right tackle Joshua Coker rebounded impressively from a less favorable Week 1, garnering the third-highest tackle grade with a 76.3 in pass protection on 35 snaps.
3. Winnipeg Blue Bombers (New to Rankings) 💥
Starters:
- LT Stanley Bryant
- LG Micah Vanterpool
- C Chris Kolankowski
- RG Patrick Neufeld
- RT Kendall Randolph
The Blue Bombers made a strong entrance into this week’s rankings. They were exceptional in pass protection with a 70.9 PFF grade and allowed no pressures across 26 snaps. The left side of the line, featuring Stanley Bryant and Micah Vanterpool, shone brightly with both players achieving grades above 80.0.
While their pass protection was stellar, there's still work to be done in terms of run blocking, where they posted a 51.9 grade. Remarkably, despite this gap, their running backs excelled, achieving an 80.8 PFF rushing grade and accumulating 179 rushing yards.
4. Montreal Alouettes (Down 2) ❌
Starters:
- LT Des Holmes
- LG Pier-Olivier Lestage
- C Justin Lawrence
- RG Donald Ventrelli
- RT Jamar McGloster
A disappointing performance in Week 2 saw the Alouettes drop two spots in the rankings, as they struggled significantly in both run and pass blocking—earning grades of 58.3 and 53.9, respectively. Left guard Pier-Olivier Lestage, however, stood out as the team’s highest-graded lineman with a solid overall score of 76.6, showcasing his talent amidst difficulties.
New left tackle Des Holmes had a mixed debut, proving valuable in run blocking but experiencing challenges in pass protection, affecting his effectiveness in the game.
5. British Columbia Lions (Down 1) 🌊
Starters:
- LT Jarell Broxton
- LG Kory Woodruff
- C Michael Couture
- RG Chris Schleuger
- RT Dejon Allen
The Lions faced a tough challenge this week, suffering against a well-prepared Blue Bombers defensive front. The offensive line allowed a staggering 13 pressures and recorded a 30.9% pressure rate, both figures standing as the worst in the league.
Despite these setbacks, left tackle Jarell Broxton produced a solid performance and achieved the highest grade for any pass-blocking tackle, earning an 86.0 while allowing no pressures during his snaps.
6. Hamilton Tiger-Cats (No Change) 🐯
Starters:
- LT Brendan Bordner
- LG Brandon Revenberg
- C Coulter Woodmansey
- RG Liam Dobson
- RT Quinton Barrow
The Tiger-Cats’ offensive line displayed moments of greatness, especially in run blocking, achieving an impressive 82.6 grade. Yet, they only called five non-sneak runs throughout the game. In pass protection, they faced difficulties, earning a 56.8 PFF grade and conceding six pressures.
7. Edmonton Elks (No Change) 🌲
Starters:
- LT Martez Ivey
- LG Mark Korte
- C David Beard
- RG Gregor MacKellar
- RT Mark Evans II
The Elks enjoyed a bye week in Week 2, holding onto their seventh place in this week’s rankings.
8. Toronto Argonauts (Down 3) 🏴☠️
Starters:
- LT George Moore
- LG Sage Doxtater
- C Peter Nicastro
- RG Anthony Vandal
- RT Ryan Hunter
The defending Grey Cup champions continue to struggle, dropping three spots after another weak performance. The offensive line garnered a dismal 46.2 PFF pass-blocking grade, allowing 12 pressures and recording a troubling 26.7% pressure rate.
Center Peter Nicastro showed promise, standing out with a commendable 71.2 overall grade, proving that even in challenging games, there are always individual successes.
9. Ottawa Redblacks (Down 1) ⚠️
Starters:
- LT Dino Boyd
- LG Drew Desjarlais
- C Jacob Ruby
- RG Dariusz Bladek
- RT Darta Lee
The Redblacks’ offensive line faced significant challenges, earning the lowest grade in the CFL for the second consecutive week. They logged a 56.2 overall grade and alarmingly low ratings in both run and pass blocking, resulting in a staggering 29.7% pressure rate, including two sacks and several hurries.
These power rankings provide insight into which teams excel in maintaining offensive stability in the CFL. As the season progresses, expect continuous shifts in these standings as teams adjust and adapt to the competition. Keep an eye on these performances as they play a vital role in determining success on the field! 🏈✨