Ranking the Bears Offensive Line Through Week 13

Bears Pass Block Rankings

Darnell Wright is the highest-graded pass blocker on the Bears to have played a significant amount of snaps. Wright posted the best pass-block grade I have given this season against the Lions in Week 13. Moreover, Wright is the only player on the Bears who is clearly above average in pass protection. He was carted off the field with a knee injury in the Bears' Week 13 game against the Lions and was listed as doubtful to return.

Behind Wright are Teven Jenkins, Matt Pryor, and Braxton Jones. All three players grade in the average range for pass protection. Each player has traits they can lean on to make a difference, but they also have a clear weakness that limits their upside. Early in the year, Coleman Shelton seemed like a black eye for the Bears pass protection unit. Over the last four weeks, he has an average grade of 63.6. His improvement has been a nice surprise down the stretch.

Lately, Jones has shown more variation in his pass sets and willingness to absorb power with his hands early in the rep. This is big for Jones, as it creates a more easily accessible anchor when some of the rusher's power has already been absorbed. If he can continue to play with this level variety, it bodes well for his future.

As a side note, I hope Bill Murray is back with the Bears in 2025. He's on injured reserve with a torn pectoral but looked very impressive in his 42 snaps.

Bears Run Block Rankings

Through 12 games, the Bears' run run-blocking grades have been mediocre. Teven Jenkins is the best run blocker on the team with a slightly above-average grade. His run-blocking grades have been boom-or-bust without much middle ground. In Week 13 against the Lions, he impressed in limited run-blocking snaps.

Braxton Jones and Darnell Wright both come in the average to slightly above-average territory. Jones consistently makes a difference executing blocks in space but struggles to have the same impact near the line of scrimmage. Wright has upside as a run blocker but tends to play out of control. If he brought more consistency to his game, he could be a plus-run blocker in space and at the line of scrimmage.

Coleman Shelton is underwhelming at the line of scrimmage but can be used creatively in space. He grades below average as a run blocker this season but has improved lately. Lastly, Matt Pryor is limited in the run game. His power and anchor set a floor at the position, but his lack of mobility and slow feet cost him run-blocking reps where he has to play in space or climb to the second level.

Chicago Bears Offensive Line Rankings

1. Darnell Wright - Right Tackle (no change)
2. Teven Jenkins - Left Guard (no change)
3. Braxton Jones - Left Tackle (no change)
4. Coleman Shelton - Center (+2)
5. Matt Pryor - Right Guard (-1)
6. Bill Murray - Left Guard (-1)*
7. Jake Curhan - Left Guard (no change)
8. Ryan Bates - Right Guard (no change)
9. Kiran Amegadjie - Left Tackle (+1)
10. Larry Borom - Swing Tackle (-1)
11. Doug Kramer - Left Guard (-1)

*Bill Murray has the best grade amongst all Bears offensive linemen but was pushed down the rankings due to only having played 42 snaps on the season.

Final Thoughts

Through week 13, the Bears' best five offensive linemen are Darnell Wright, Teven Jenkins, Braxton Jones, Coleman Shelton, and Matt Pryor. Shelton has shown significant improvement. Over the first five games this year, he had an average grade of 51.7, versus an average grade of 61.4 over the last seven games. He might not be an ideal answer at center next season, but with a weak free-agent market and draft class, he might be the best option.

Ever since Thomas Brown took over for Shane Waldron, the game plans have put the offensive line in better positions to succeed. The players seem more confident in what they are being asked to execute and the results have been much improved. While the run blocking still leaves a lot to be desired, the pass blocking has been relatively average over the last three weeks.