As we continue to take a look at the Tennessee Titans’ overall stats from the 2023 campaign now that it is thankfully over, we’re moving on to the offensive line’s stats in pass protection.
Despite an overhaul of the offensive line last offseason, the 2023 group actually managed to be worse than the 2022 unit, with this year’s group surrendering a whopping 64 sacks, 15 more than last year’s. That mark ranked as tied for the fourth-most in the NFL, also.
The left tackle spot was the biggest issue, with both Andre Dillard (12) and Jaelyn Duncan (nine) combining for 21 sacks. Dillard’s total was tied for the most in the NFL among tackles, and Duncan’s ranked tied for fourth.
Bear in mind, neither lineman played a full slate of games. Dillard saw snaps on offense in just 12 of 17 contests, while Duncan didn’t see the field on offense in 10 games.
As bad as the run-blocking was, running back Derrick Henry still managed to tally 1,167 rushing yards, which was the second-most in the league. Rookie Tyjae Spears also managed to have a solid rookie campaign.
Now, a look at the pass protection stats and grades (according to Pro Football Focus) from each Titans player who saw a pass-blocking snap and gave up a pressure in 2023.
LT Andre Dillard
Pass-block snaps: 331
Pressures allowed: 41
Sacks allowed: 12 (tied-1st among tackles)
Pass-block grade: 47.4
Run-block grade: 56.6
Penalties: 5 (tied-43rd among tackles)
LT Jaelyn Duncan
Pass-block snaps: 207
Pressures allowed: 36
Sacks allowed: 9 (tied-4th among tackles)
Pass-block grade: 29.2
Run-block grade: 41.5
Penalties: 4 (tied-50th among tackles)
LG Peter Skoronski
Pass-block snaps: 521
Pressures allowed: 32
Sacks allowed: 5 (tied-9th among guards)
Pass-block grade: 63.5
Run-block grade: 58.6
Penalties: 1 (tied-73rd among guards)
C Aaron Brewer
Pass-block snaps: 622
Pressures allowed: 34
Sacks allowed: 6 (tied-2nd among centers)
Pass-block grade: 52.5
Run-block grade: 78.7
Penalties: 5 (tied-13th among centers)
RG Daniel Brunskill
Pass-block snaps: 449
Pressures allowed: 26
Sacks allowed: 2 (tied-45th among guards)
Pass-block grade: 67.7
Run-block grade: 62.5
Penalties: 1 (tied-73rd among guards)
RT Chris Hubbard
Pass-block snaps: 292
Pressures allowed: 18
Sacks allowed: 4 (tied-36th among tackles)
Pass-block grade: 67.8
Run-block grade: 64.1
Penalties: 0
RT Dillon Radunz
Pass-block snaps: 455
Pressures allowed: 36
Sacks allowed: 5 (tied-23rd among tackles)
Pass-block grade: 59.7
Run-block grade: 78.7
Penalties: 11 (tied-6th among tackles)
RT Nicholas Petit-Frere
Pass-block snaps: 66
Pressures allowed: 11
Sacks allowed: 3
Pass-block grade: 27.8
Run-block grade: 55.4
Penalties: 4
OT John Ojukwu
Pass-block snaps: 13
Pressures allowed: 3
Sacks allowed: 1
Pass-block grade: 50.0
Run-block grade: 62.6
Penalties: 0
*Ojukwu played a total of 66 snaps this season, with 65 of them coming as an extra blocker.
OL Andrew Rupcich
Pass-block snaps: 130
Pressures allowed: 5
Sacks allowed: 1
Pass-block grade: 68.6
Run-block grade: 57.2
Penalties: 1
RG Calvin Throckmorton
Pass-block snaps: 28
Pressures allowed: 2
Sacks allowed: 0
Pass-block grade: 74.7
Run-block grade: 40.4
Penalties: 0
TE Chig Okonkwo
Pass-block snaps: 46
Pressures allowed: 1
Sacks allowed: 0
Pass-block grade: 63.9
Run-block grade: 57.9
Penalties: 2
TE Josh Whyle
Pass-block snaps: 23
Pressures allowed: 1
Sacks allowed: 0
Pass-block grade: 79.0
Run-block grade: 38.0
Penalties: 0
TE Kevin Rader
Pass-block snaps: 23
Pressures allowed: 2
Sacks allowed: 0
Pass-block grade: 50.1
Run-block grade: 44.3
Penalties:
TE Trevon Wesco
Pass-block snaps: 108
Pressures allowed: 7
Sacks allowed: 0
Pass-block grade: 61.2
Run-block grade: 56.3
Penalties: 0
RB Derrick Henry
Pass-block snaps: 48
Pressures allowed: 1
Sacks allowed: 1
Pass-block grade: 79.5
Penalties: 0
RB Tyjae Spears
Pass-block snaps: 85
Pressures allowed: 6
Sacks allowed: 1
Pass-block grade: 79.6
Penalties: 0
