- Jordyn Brooks powered Miami’s win: The Dolphins linebacker forced a fumble and added four run stops.
- Coleman Shelton is a stronghold for the Rams: Shelton is tied for the highest-rated run-blocking center this season.
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At PFF, the run game is just as important as the passing game, and every play is carefully reviewed. Each week we take a look at the top-rated run blockers and run defenders from each position.
OFFENCE
Tackle: Andrew Thomas, New York Giants – 91.9
A healthy Andrew Thomas is once again one of the best tackles in the NFL. His overall PFF grade of 86.9 is the third-highest among all tackles. Additionally, he is the only tackle in the NFL to have both a top-10 run and pass-block grade. On Sunday, Thomas showed why he is a premier run blocker. He was dominant against the Bears, posting a PFF run-blocking grade of 91.9 – the highest mark of his career.
Honorable Mention: Jordan Mailata, Philadelphia Eagles – 91.6
Guard: Chris Lindstrom, Atlanta Falcons – 90.7
Chris Lindstrom continues to dominate in the run game. He has thrived in Atlanta’s tough zone scheme and has recorded four consecutive seasons with a PFF run-block grade above 87.0. Lindstrom didn’t get off to a great start this season, but he’s turned things around over the past two weeks after posting the fourth-highest PFF run-blocking grade last week. That figure was the highest in Week 10 among all guards.
Honorable mention: Kevin Dotson, Los Angeles Rams – 90.5
Center: Coleman Shleton, Los Angeles Rams – 90.3
The Rams’ offense continues to fire on all cylinders. While Matthew Stafford and the passing game get all the shine, the team’s run game was fantastic. The Rams’ offensive line is currently PFF’s highest-rated run-blocking unit, and Coleman Shelton is a big reason for that. Shelton is having a career year, as he has played just one game with a PFF run-blocking grade below 60.0. The veteran is currently tied for the highest-rated run-blocking center (88.6).
Honorable mention: Tanor Bortolini – Indianapolis Foals – 85.3
DEFENSE
Linebacker: Jordyn Brooks, Miami Dolphins – 94.1
The miami dolphins dominated on both sides of the ball en route to a victory over the Buffalo Invoices on Sunday. Jordyn Brooks, along with many others, had his best game of the season – thanks in large part to his incredible performance against the run. Brooks’ PFF run-defense grade of 94.1 was largely fueled by a forced fumble and four run stops, and it was the second-highest single-game grade by a linebacker this season.
Honorable Mention: Pete Werner, New Orleans Saints – 84.4
Edge defender: Greg Rousseau, Buffalo Accounts – 83.2
Despite the loss, Greg Rousseau remains one of the better running defensemen this season. He is currently PFF’s highest-rated edge defender against the run with his PFF run-defense grade of 87.9. Rousseau made three points stops on Sunday and is now second among wing defenders this season.
Honorable Mention: Jalon Walker, Atlanta Falcons – 81.4
Defensive Tackle: Greg Gaines, Tampa Bay Buccaneers – 86.2
Greg Gaines played his best game of the year on Sunday. Gaines’ overall PFF grade of 89.3 is his highest single-game grade in 2025. Gaines made two run stops, nearly doubling his season total, while missing zero tackles.
Honorable mention: Yahya Zwart, Pittsburgh Steelers – 85.0
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