Tristan Wirfs is more than a top offensive lineman; he’s the highest-scoring player on the entire All-NFC South Team of the 2020s so far, dropping a whopping 111 points on the competition. We’re talking about a guy who has set the bar ridiculously high, making it clear who owns the trenches in the division.
Wirfs Is On Another Level, Period.
This dude’s performance is legendary for the decade so far. Wirfs racked up an Approximate Value (AV) of 71, according to Pro Football Reference, which is their way of putting a single number on a player’s seasonal worth across positions and years. On top of that, he’s got five Pro Bowl nods, two First-Team All-Pro selections, and even a Second-Team All-Pro spot. That’s how you get to 111 points. What’s even crazier? He started his career at right tackle for three years before making the switch to the left side, a position he hadn’t started since way back in September 2019 during his Iowa days. Talk about versatility and impact! He’s been an outstanding blocker, period.
The Linemen Holding It Down, And The Coaching Chaos
While Wirfs is leading the pack, the rest of the offensive line for the 2020s All-NFC South Team is stacked with some serious talent and durability. Jake Matthews of the Atlanta Falcons is an absolute ironman at left tackle; he hasn’t missed a single start since his rookie season in 2014. That’s insane consistency. He’s pulling in a score of 45 for his reliability at one of the hardest positions in the game. Chris Lindstrom, also from the Falcons, is right there with a score of 85.
Over in New Orleans, Erik McCoy holds down the center spot for the Saints with a score of 35, and Cesar Ruiz is at guard with 22 points. It’s been a wild ride for the Saints’ offensive line coaching staff, bouncing from Brendan Nugent in 2020 and 2021, to Doug Marrone for 2022 and 2023, then John Benton in 2024, only to circle back to Nugent for 2025 and 2026. That kind of turnover can wreck a line, but these guys are still making their mark.
As we round out the offensive side of this All-NFC South team, it’s clear these big men up front have defined what it means to be dominant in the trenches throughout the 2020s. We’re talking about guys who are setting the standard for what’s expected in this division for years to come. What kind of legacy will they build for the rest of the decade? You gotta wonder how high that score can still go for Wirfs.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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