Minnesota’s defense currently ranks second in the league with 17 sacks. They’ll face a shaky Carolina offensive line this weekend. What other matchups stick out in the trenches? Brandon Thorn delivers his biggest mismatches for Week 6.

According to our line-play expert Brandon Thorn, Tampa Bay should have decided advantages on both sides of the ball against Miami. What other teams are set up for success at the line of scrimmage?

Khalil Mack and Chicago’s defensive line look to be in a marvelous spot against Detroit, according to Brandon Thorn. His Week 4 OL vs. DL Mismatches column is here. What other matchups in the trenches could determine games?

Justin Fields will make his first career start Sunday in Cleveland. Brandon Thorn believes Myles Garrett & Co. could give Fields and Chicago’s O Line some problems. What other games feature mismatches in the trenches?

Matchups in the trenches are under-analyzed but have a huge impact on statistical outcomes. Line expert Brandon Thorn ranks each OL and each DL for the week while identifying the biggest mismatches.

Matchups in the trenches are under-analyzed but have a huge impact on statistical outcomes. Line expert Brandon Thorn ranks each OL and each DL for the week while identifying the biggest mismatches.

The value of understanding trench play is undersold in NFL analysis. Each week, line plays specialist Brandon Thorn examines what will happen in terms of QB pressure.

The value of understanding trench play is undersold in NFL analysis. Each week, line plays specialist Brandon Thorn examines what will happen in terms of QB pressure.