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Top playoff offensive lines are well-rested
The top offensive lines in the playoffs are well-rested, while Scouts Inc. says the Chargers and Jaguars must improve up front.
Updated: January 8, 2008, 3:01 PM ET
By Scouts Inc.
The top offensive lines in Scouts Inc.'s updated postseason rankings had a chance to rest last week and will be fresh heading into the divisional round, while the Chargers and Jaguars are looking to improve on their showings in the wild-card round.
The Patriots no doubt used their extra week of preparation to fine-tune one of the most well-oiled units in the NFL. Teams will find it hard to throw anything at this unit that will confuse it. They know what to do and simply are not likely to make any mental mistakes.
The Patriots no doubt used their extra week of preparation to fine-tune one of the most well-oiled units in the NFL. Teams will find it hard to throw anything at this unit that will confuse it. They know what to do and simply are not likely to make any mental mistakes.
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Updated Playoff Rankings![]()
With the playoff field down to eight, Scouts Inc. went back and once again ranked the field by position.
• Overall Rankings
• Quarterbacks
• Running backs
• Receivers
• Offensive line
• Defensive line
• Linebackers
• Defensive backs
• Special teams
• Coaching
Initial Playoff Rankings![]()
Before the playoffs started, here's how Scouts Inc. ranked the field by position.
• Overall Rankings
• Quarterbacks
• Running backs
• Receivers
• Offensive line
• Defensive line
• Linebackers
• Defensive backs
• Special teams
• Coaching
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