I’m going to provide a bare-bones recap of the Bengals game based on the Ravens 76 meaningful offensive snaps:
Osemele: Kelechi had a sloid game as a pass blocker, with just 1.5 pressures allowed in 57 drop backs. The Bengals mixed up their numbers in pass rushing and also threw a huge number of twists/stunts, overloads, and delays. In 4 games at LT, he had raw scores between .74 and .80 each game and I think he’s passed the test as a pass blocker. He’s improved his market value and I think someone is going to pay him well with either a pure LT or swing role in mind. While I hope the Ravens can find a way to keep him, it’s been an absolute pleasure to watch him play these 4 years.
Scoring: 76 plays, 68 blocks, 5 missed, 1.5 pressures, 1 illegal formation, 1 false start, 59 points (.78). B. Osemele was charged for a second illegal formation penalty which should have been assessed to one of the 2 outside receivers who did not line up on the LoS.
Jensen: Ryan regressed from his outstanding blocking effort versus the Steelers. He was beaten inside for a sack by Geno Atkins. He also surrendered full QHs by Thompson and Gilberry. It’s not clear how the Ravens will handle their offensive line situation. Ozzie seemed to indicate (without saying so specifically) that the Ravens might resign Myers if he is cut. They’ll probably draft a tackle and perhaps 1 additional lineman. As of now, I guess both Urschel and Jensen will make the team, but it’s unlikely that both will start.
Scoring: 76 plays, 67 blocks, 4 missed, 1.5 penetrations, 1/4 pressure, 2 QHs, 1 sack, 53.5 points (.68 per play). That’s a D with adjustment for (primarily) Atkins.
SEE OFFENSIVE LINE GRADES BY GAME HERE
Urschel: John was party to 6 pass rush events in the finale including QHs by Burfict (failed blitz pickup) and Gilberry (failed stunt handoff). It’s likely he’ll improve in 2016, but I can’t say he’s earned a starting role next season at C or LG.
Scoring: 76 plays, 67 blocks, 3 missed, 3.25 pressures, 2 QHs, 54.5 points (.72 per play). D. John didn’t allow any portion of a sack in 519 snaps this season, but he had 13.25 pressures, 5.83 QHs, and had 35 yards in penalties in 7 starts (473 snaps) at center leading to some very poor grades. Urschel’s aggregate raw score in his starts at center was .74. Gino Gradkowski had a raw score of .73 for the 2013 season, but improved significantly in the 2nd half (which Urschel has not yet had a chance to play).
Yanda: Marshal had not allowed as many as 2 pressures in his last 29 games (4 versus Carolina in Week 4, 2014), but surrendered 3 versus the Bengals. On each of those 3 pressures he was unable to pick up the stunting Dunlap. He was also penalized for the 3rd straight game. He took out Burfict when he pulled on Allen’s 14-yard run (Q2, 14:29).
Scoring: 76 plays, 72 blocks, 0 missed, ½ penetration, 3 pressures, 1 false start, 62 points (.82 per play). B.
Wagner: Rick bounced back with his first fine game since Week 11 and he did so while hobbled versus Dunlap. The drop off in his play was one of the team’s biggest disappointments in 2015. That said, I think it was the result of the Lisfranc sprain early on and other leg injuries as the season wore on. I’m basing this solely on the visual evidence and the fact that he strung together 7 straight weeks of fine play at midseason. With all the needs the Ravens have to address, he’s in no danger of losing his starting spot in 2016. However, his injuries have reduced the chance the Ravens will be able to retain him after his 4th season.
Scoring: 76 plays, 68 blocks, 5 missed, 2 pressures, 1 illegal man downfield, 61 points (.80 per play). That’s an A with adjustment for Dunlap.
Hurst: James played 5 snaps as the 6th offensive lineman and made all 5 blocks.