How important is offensive line continuity in the NFL? Consider these facts about the six teams that have allowed the fewest pressures through four weeks of the 2020 season:
- Their combined record is 17-7
- Four of the six teams had at least four starting returners (Colts returned all five)
- Carolina was the only team that turned over three or more players (though two new 2020 starters appeared in games for the Panthers last season)
- They have combined to allow 30 sacks
- Combined Pressure % is 15.5%
- Total combined pressures allowed: 126
And here’s what we know about the six teams that have allowed the most pressures:
- Their combined record is 5-17-1
- Three of the six teams turned over at least three offensive linemen
- Houston is the only team in this group that returned all five offensive linemen
- They have combined to allow 78 sacks
- Combined Pressure % is 25.98%
- Total combined pressures allowed: 277
- Three of the six teams have had QBs go down with injuries as a result of pressure
Here’s a breakdown of the six teams that have allowed the fewest pressures:
Green Bay Packers
Returning OL starters: 4
Record: 4-0
Pressures Allowed: 18
Pressure %: 16.3%
Sacks: 3
Cleveland Browns
Returning OL starters: 3
Record: 3-1
Pressures Allowed: 21
Pressure %: 16.8%
Sacks: 6
Indianapolis Colts
Returning OL starters: 5
Record: 3-1
Pressures Allowed: 22
Pressure %: 15.2%
Sacks: 3
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Carolina Panthers
Returning OL starters: 2
Record: 2-2
Pressures Allowed: 22
Pressure %: 14.0%
Sacks: 8
New Orleans Saints
Returning OL starters: 4
Record: 2-2
Pressures Allowed: 22
Pressure %: 16.3%
Sacks: 5
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Returning OL starters: 4
Record: 3-1
Pressures Allowed: 24
Pressure %: 14.8%
Sacks: 5
And here’s a breakdown of the six teams that have allowed the most pressures:
New York Jets
Returning OL starters: 1
Record: 0-4
Pressures Allowed: 41
Pressure %: 25.3%
Sacks: 12
Dallas Cowboys
Returning OL starters: 3
Record: 1-3
Pressures Allowed: 48
Pressure %: 21.6%
Sacks: 9
Cincinnati Bengals
Returning OL starters: 3
Record: 1-2-1
Pressures Allowed: 42
Pressure %: 20.8%
Sacks: 15
Denver Broncos
Returning OL starters: 2
Record: 1-3
Pressures Allowed: 48
Pressure %: 28.2%
Sacks: 13
Houston Texans
Returning OL starters: 5
Record: 0-4
Pressures Allowed: 49
Pressure %: 31.0%
Sacks: 16
San Francisco 49ers
Returning OL starters: 2
Record: 2-2
Pressures Allowed: 50
Pressure %: 29.0%
Sacks: 13
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