- The Calgary Stampeders boast the league’s top-ranked offensive line: The Stamps have the one unit that has earned a pass-blocking grade above 60.0 in each recreation this season, posting marks of 62.0, 69.2 and 68.6 by three weeks.
- It was a tricky week for the Roughriders’ offensive line: While Jermarcus Hardrick earned a 75.4 PFF grade in Week 3, all different Saskatchewan linemen completed under the 60.0 threshold.
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Through three weeks of CFL motion, offensive line play is already proving to be a vital think about workforce success. Whether it’s creating lanes within the run recreation or conserving quarterbacks upright within the pocket, trench efficiency continues to form outcomes throughout the league.
Using PFF’s grading and superior metrics, we break down how each offensive line stacks up heading into Week 4, highlighting the models paving the best way and people nonetheless looking for their footing.
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1. Calgary Stampeders (Up 1)
- LT D’Antne Demery
- LG Zack Williams
- C Christopher Fortin
- RG Christy Nkanu
- RT Joshua Coker
At this early checkpoint of the 2025 CFL season, the Calgary Stampeders boast the league’s top-ranked offensive line. They are the one unit to have earned a pass-blocking grade above 60.0 in each recreation this season, posting marks of 62.0, 69.2 and 68.6 by three weeks.
Week 3 was particularly spectacular, with three starters — Joshua Coker (72.2), Bryce Williams (67.4) and Tyson Fortin (66.5) — every incomes PFF grades above 66.0. Fortin led all facilities throughout the CFL in Week 3 along with his 66.5 general grade.
Fortin (72.4) and Williams (66.0) have emerged as early front-runners for West Division All-Star recognition at their respective positions, having constantly graded among the many league’s finest by the primary three weeks.
2. Saskatchewan Roughriders (Down 1)
- LT Daniel Johnson
- LG Trevon Tate
- C Logan Ferland
- RG Jacob Brammer
- RT Jermarcus Hardrick
It was a tricky week for the Roughriders’ offensive line, excluding Jermarcus Hardrick. While Hardrick earned a 75.4 PFF grade in Week 3, all different Saskatchewan linemen completed under the 60.0 threshold.
After back-to-back stellar performances to open the season — posting unit pass-blocking grades above 70.0 in each Week 1 and Week 2 — the Roughriders regressed in Week 3. The group posted a pass-blocking grade of simply 45.5 and allowed a 22.2% stress price.
Hardrick, nevertheless, stays a shiny spot. Not solely is he monitoring as a close to lock for a CFL West All-Star nod, however he additionally leads all offensive linemen in general grade by three weeks at 79.7. At this level, he’s the early favourite to win the league’s Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman award.
3. Montreal Alouettes (Up 1)
- LT Des Holmes
- LG Pier-Olivier Lestage
- C Justin Lawrence
- RG Donald Ventrelli
- RT Jamar McGloster
The Alouettes’ offensive line bounced again in an enormous approach in Week 3, climbing again onto the rostrum on this week’s rankings. Montreal allowed a league-low 17.1% stress price on 35 pass-blocking snaps, main all groups in move safety effectivity.
Right sort out Jamar McGloster returned to kind after two subpar outings to begin the season. Looking extra like his 2023 self, McGloster earned a 68.0 PFF general grade and a 70.1 pass-blocking grade.
Rookie left sort out Des Holmes additionally impressed, posting a 70.9 grade in Week 3. Filling in for All-Star Nick Callender, Holmes has graded as a top-two sort out within the East Division by three weeks (67.6), making an early case for All-Star consideration. Left guard Pier-Olivier Lestage continues to anchor the road, grading because the CFL’s high guard with a 69.7 grade, positioning him for one more East All-Star nod.
4. Winnipeg Blue Bombers (Down 1)
- LT Stanley Bryant
- LG Gabe Wallace
- C Chris Kolankowski
- RG Patrick Neufekd
- RT Kendall Randolph
Despite going through the identical opponent in back-to-back weeks, the Blue Bombers couldn’t replicate their earlier dominance up entrance. After posting a stellar 70.9 unit pass-blocking grade and permitting zero stress in Week 2, Winnipeg’s offensive line regressed in Week 3, ending with a 58.5 pass-blocking grade and surrendering stress on 30.8% of dropbacks.
One shiny spot, nevertheless, was left guard Gabe Wallace. Making his begin in Week 3, Wallace delivered a standout efficiency because the workforce’s high move protector, incomes an 84.5 pass-blocking grade, the best mark amongst all Blue Bombers linemen.
5. Edmonton Elks (Up 2)
- LT Martez Ivey
- LG Mark Korte
- C David Beard
- RG Gregor Mackellar
- RT Brett Boyko
The Elks returned to kind as a dominant run-blocking unit, posting a 75.2 unit grade — the second-highest single-game run-blocking grade of the season — however continued to wrestle in move safety, incomes only a 48.9 grade in that section.
The improved floor efficiency was an enormous step in the suitable course and helped elevate the unit on this week’s rankings. Still, if Edmonton hopes to climb each the standings and these rankings, move safety should enhance.
One constant performer has been left guard Mark Korte. Despite shifting positions this offseason — and probably returning to heart after David Beard exited within the fourth quarter — Korte has maintained his high-level play. His 70.7 general grade places him on tempo for a CFL West All-Star nod by the season’s early stretch.
6. British Columbia Lions (Down 1)
- LT Jarell Broxton
- LG Kory Woodruff
- C Michael Couture
- RG Tyler Packer
- RT Dejon Allen
It was one other underwhelming displaying from the BC Lions’ offensive line in Week 3, because the unit posted a 58.1 general grade, with a 61.7 mark in run blocking and a 56.9 in move safety. A degree of concern transferring ahead is the standing of proper sort out Dejon Allen, who exited early within the fourth quarter with a shoulder damage and didn’t return.
One shiny spot stays at left sort out, the place Jarell Broxton continues to anchor the road. Broxton is off to a robust begin in 2025, at the moment rating because the second-highest graded sort out within the West Division with a 69.7 general grade. If his play holds regular, he’s on monitor for his first CFL West All-Star nod.
7. Hamilton Tiger-Cats (Down 1)
- LT Brendan Bordner
- LG Brandon Revenberg
- C Coulter Woodmansey
- RG Liam Dobson
- RT Quinton Barrow
The Tiger-Cats slide down the rankings regardless of being on a Week 3 bye, a results of the Elks’ sturdy efficiency pushing them forward.
8. Ottawa Redblacks (Up 1)
- LT Dino Boyd
- LG Drew Desjarlais
- C Jacob Ruby
- RG Dariusz Bladek
- RT Darta Lee
The Redblacks’ offensive line strikes up within the rankings after displaying enchancment for the second straight week. The unit posted its first recreation with an general grade above 60.0, ending Week 3 with a 63.2 general grade, together with a 62.2 run-blocking mark and a 59.3 pass-blocking grade.
While the road has seen blended outcomes round him, left sort out Dino Boyd is off to a robust begin in 2025. Boyd leads all certified tackles within the East with a 67.8 PFF grade and is constructing a compelling case for All-Star recognition if his efficiency holds.
9. Toronto Argonauts (Down 1)
The defending Grey Cup champions are going through main points up entrance to start the 2025 season. Week 3 marked their worst pass-blocking efficiency but, because the offensive line posted a dismal 12.1 unit grade whereas permitting stress on 53.8% of dropbacks, each marks have been season lows.
Toronto handed rookie proper sort out Hampton Ergle his first CFL begin in hopes of stabilizing the sting, however the outcomes have been regarding. Ergle earned a 27.8 general grade with a 0.0 pass-blocking grade, surrendering 11 complete pressures.
One shiny spot for the Argonauts has been heart Peter Nicastro. Despite the chaos round him, Nicastro has been constant and efficient, incomes a 67.2 general grade by three weeks — a efficiency that makes him a transparent contender for an East Division All-Star nod.