The Offensive Line is the backbone of the offense. Choose wisely.
Below, you will read:
● Madden 24’s best Offensive Lineman by overall rating as of October 2, 2023
● Why each Offensive Lineman poses a threat to opposing defenses
● 2022 stats for each of Madden 24’s Offensive Lineman
Offensive Linemen make or break the success of an offense. Passing and running plays are futile without good blocking. Linemen are a major factor in extending plays and putting skill-position players in the best position. All linemen aren’t created equal. Some are great for stopping the run, some are master pass protectors, and some are hybrids. A good offensive line is cohesive as a group and has a diverse set of talent. That’s why the OutsiderGaming editorial team has chosen to give this subject a proper guide, enjoy!
Here are the Top 10 Offensive Linemen in Madden 24.
1. Zack Martin 99 OVR (New Orleans Saints)
Position: Right Guard
Age: 32
Best Ratings in Madden 24: 98 Run Block Power, 98 Run Block, 97 Strength
Zack Martin made the 99 Club in Madden 24 for the first time. He has an overall blocking rating 96 and is just as effective against the pass or run evidenced by his 98 Run Block and 95 Pass Block attribute ratings. There is no doubt that Martin is the best offensive lineman in Madden 24.
During the 2022 season, Martin played all 17 games while not allowing a sack and committing only one holding penalty. He was named to the Pro Bowl and selected First-team All-Pro.
2. Lane Johnson 98 OVR (Philadelphia Eagles)
Position: Right Tackle
Age: 33
Best Ratings in Madden 24: 99 Run Block Power, 98 Run Block, 97 Run Block Finesse
Lane Johnson is the best right tackle in football right now. His overall blocking rating is 96 and he has only one blocking attribute below 95. Johnson’s 99 Run Block Power, 98 Run Block, and 97 Run Block Finesse attribute ratings take a lot of pressure off the offensive line. Johnson doesn’t drop off as a pass blocker either, his attributes ratings are 96 Pass Block and 96 Pass Block Power.
Johnson was selected First-team All-Pro and made the Pro Bowl team in 2022. On December 11, 2022, he set an NFL record of not allowing a sack for 26 consecutive games on the way to his second Super Bowl appearance with the Philadelphia Eagles in a 38-35 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. NFL.com ranked Lane Johnson the 41st-best player for 2023.
3. Trent Williams 98 OVR (San Francisco 49ers)
Position: Left Tackle
Age: 35
Best Ratings in Madden 24: 99 Lead Block, 99 Impact Block, 98 Strength
Trent Williams is all-around dominant with a 96 overall blocking rating and zero blocking attributes under 92. He can provide the highest level of run and pass protection with 99 Lead Block, 99 Impact Block, and 96 Pass Block Power. Williams is freakishly strong with a 98 Strength attribute rating. His skill set as a run blocker is just as impressive as in the passing game; 97 Run Block Finesse, 96 Run Block Power, and 96 Run Block.
In 2022, Williams played 14 regular season games along with three in the postseason, He was selected First-team All-Pro for the second year in a row and made his 10th Pro Bowl team in his career. NFL.com ranked Williams the 14th-best player going into the 2023 season.
4. Laremy Tunsil 95 OVR (Houston Texans)
Position: Left Tackle
Age: 29
Best Ratings in Madden 24: 97 Pass Block, 97 Pass Block Power, 94 Pass Block Power
Laremy Tunsil’s dominant pass protection keeps defenders out of the backfield. Each of his pass-blocking attributes are 90+; 97 Pass Block, 97 Pass Block Power, and 94 Pass Block Finesse. Tunsil is also an elite run blocker as well and can block up the second level of the defense. His 88 Impact Block and 86 Lead Block prove that fact.
During the 2022 season, Tunsil played all 17 games and only allowed one sack. He was named to his 3rd Pro Bowl and was ranked the 84th-best player going into 2023 by NFL.com.
5. Tyron Smith 92 OVR (Dallas Cowboys)
Position: Left Tackle
Age: 32
Best Ratings in Madden 24: 94 Pass Block Power, 92 Pass Block Finesse, 92 Run Block Finesse
Tyron Smith is one of the best all-around offensive linemen in the league. He scores 91 overall in blocking ratings. Smith has 91 Pass Block and 90 Run Block attribute ratings; 92 for Pass and Run Block Finesse, and 94 and 88 for Pass Block Power and Run Block Power respectively. He is a great choice to anchor an offensive line.
Smith only played six games last year due to injury. He made the Pro Bowl the year prior and is looking to reach his ninth in 2023.
6. Jason Kelce 92 OVR (Philadelphia Eagles)
Position: Center
Age: 35
Best Ratings in Madden 24: 96 Run Block Finesse, 95 Run Block, 94 Lead Block
Jason Kelce is an extremely athletic pass-blocking tackle. He has a 74 attribute rating for both Speed and Acceleration which is above average for an offensive lineman. Kelce’s athletic skillset combined with his 96 Toughness make him a terror for defensive ends. There aren’t many situations where he will be outmatched but he will create mismatches in your favor consistently.
Kelce was selected First-team All-Pro for the sixth time and the Pro Bowl for his fifth time last year and played in the Super Bowl against his brother, Travis Kelce. The Eagles lost 38-35. NFL.com ranked Kelce the 37th best player for 2023.
7. Andrew Thomas 91 OVR (New York Giants)
Position: Left Tackle
Age: 24
Best Ratings in Madden 24: 94 Pass Block, 94 Pass Block Power, 94 Impact Blocking Finesse
Andrew Thomas provides multi-level protection to secure the backfield. His 94 Impact Blocking and 90 Strength give him the ability to overpower and move any player on the field. His pass-blocking specific attribute ratings are ultra elite; 94 Pass Block, 94 Impact Blocking, 93 Pass Block Power.
Thomas played in 16 games last year and was selected Second-team All-Pro. His performance in the game Madden 24 should reflect this.
8. David Bakhtiari 91 OVR (Green Bay Packers)
Position: Offensive Lineman
Age: 28
Best Ratings in Madden 24: 93 Pass Block Finesse, 92 Pass Block Power, 92 Pass Block
David Bakhtiari is a pass-blocking expert. He has 91 Impact Blocking, showing that he moved defenders downfield on contact. His pass-blocking specific attributes are impressive as well; 93 Pass Block Finesse, 92 Pass Block Power, 92 Pass Block. Bakhtiari’s run-blocking attributes are not great but he is far from a liability.
Bakhtiari played 11 games last year after being injured and not playing much since 2020. His 95% pass rush win rate tied for the league lead among tackles.
9. Tristan Wirfs 91 OVR (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
Position: Left Tackle
Age: 24
Best Ratings in Madden 24: 92 Pass Block Finesse, 91 Pass Block, 91 Pass Block Power
Tristan Wirfs is the type of tackle to anchor your offensive line with. He has above-average quickness for his position with 77 Speed and 78 Acceleration attribute ratings. Wirfs is highly effective blocking for the run or pass with an 89 overall rating for blocking specific attributes.
Wirfs played 13 games in 2022, missing three due to an ankle injury yet still managed to be named to his second career Pro Bowl and selected Second-team All-Pro. NFL.com ranked him the 98th-best player in 2023.
10. Ronnie Stanley 90 OVR (Baltimore Ravens)
Position: Left Tackle
Age: 29
Best Ratings in Madden 24: 93 Pass Block Finesse, 92 Pass Block, 92 Pass Block Power
Ronnie Stanley is a solid all-around left tackle with elite pass-blocking ability. He has 90 Strength to help him move weight around at the line. Stanley’s pass-blocking attributes are all 90+; 93 Pass pass-block finesse, 92 Pass Block Power, and 92 Pass Block. His run-blocking attributes are above average as well. Stanley can glue an offensive line together.
Stanley made his season debut in Week 5 of the 2022 season coming off season-ending ankle surgery a year prior. He started the remaining 11 games.
So there you have the Top 10 Offensive Linemen in Madden 24. Try to think of your offensive line as a unit. If you lean too heavily into pass protection you will be vulnerable to run heavy offenses and vice versa. Find the balance of run stoppers and pass blockers that match your play style to build a dominant offensive front.
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