Green Bay Packers right tackle Zach Tom was one of the NFL’s most dominant offensive linemen during Week 1 of the 2024 season.
Per Pro Football Focus, Tom’s overall grade of 92.0 ranked third among all offensive linemen during the NFL’s opening week. He allowed zero pressures over 43 pass-blocking snaps and earned the second-highest run-blocking grade among all NFL offensive linemen in Week 1.
Tom was terrific against an elite defensive line for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Per Next Gen Stats, Tom didn’t allow a pressure across 10 one-on-one pass-blocking opportunities vs. Bryce Huff, who led the NFL in pressure rate last season.
PFF tracks “true pass sets,” which eliminates screens, play-action passes and other plays that directly affect pass-blocking. On true passing sets, Tom was a perfect 14-for-14 not allowing pressure.
ESPN tracks blocking win rates. Tom won 18 of his 20 run-blocking snaps, a win rate of 90 percent, which ranked fourth among offensive tackles.
Tom didn’t participate during most of the offseason workout program after injuring his pectoral muscle. He wasn’t even able to participate during 11-on-11 periods until deep into training camp, but the third-year lineman didn’t miss a beat upon his return. In fact, he picked up right where he left off.
Last season, Tom allowed the lowest pressure rate among right tackle, per Next Gen Stats. He was a breakout player as one of the NFL’s best (and underappreciated) right tackles.
His 2024 season is off to a tremendous start. Tom’s next challenge will be 2021 first-round pick Kwity Paye, who had three pressures for the Indianapolis Colts in Week 1.
