The 2026 NFL season has officially kicked off, and with it comes the debut of updated analytical metrics designed to measure performance in the trenches. Utilizing advanced player tracking data from
This season features a refined formula for calculating win rates, offering a more precise evaluation of success for linemen and edge defenders. By focusing on specific timeframes and situational outcomes, these metrics aim to quantify the often-unseen battles that take place at the line of scrimmage during every snap.
Understanding the 2026 Trench Metrics
The pass rush win rate (PRWR) metric evaluates how frequently a defender can beat their blocker within 2.5 seconds of the snap. Conversely, the pass block win rate (PBWR) tracks the ability of offensive linemen to sustain their blocks for at least 2.5 seconds, effectively neutralizing the opposing pressure.
The run game metrics are equally detailed. A defender earns a run stop win rate (RSWR) credit by successfully disrupting a running lane, pushing a blocker backward, containing a ball carrier, or recording a tackle within three yards of the line of scrimmage. In these scenarios, the offensive blocker is assigned a loss, and vice versa, providing a direct correlation between the success of the defender and the failure of the blocker in the run block win rate (RBWR) category.
Tracking Performance Through Week 1
Following the conclusion of the opening week of play, the initial data set for the 2026 season has been finalized as of September 15. These rankings offer an early glimpse into which units are establishing dominance in the trenches and which players are setting the pace in their respective positions.
Fans and analysts can now access the full breakdown of player-specific win rates for pass rushing, pass blocking, run stopping, and run blocking. Additionally, the data includes aggregated team win rates, allowing for a broader comparison of how offensive and defensive lines are performing as collective units across the league.
