Rams' Coleman Shelton was PFF's highest-graded center of Week 1

The Los Angeles Rams have a lot of things to fix before they play the New York Giants in their home opener on Monday. However, they have a solid foundation, and within their locker room, the plethora of leaders should help the team adjust as they look to pick up their first win of the season. One of

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The Los Angeles Rams have a lot of things to fix before they play the New York Giants in their home opener on Monday. However, they have a solid foundation, and within their locker room, the plethora of leaders should help the team adjust as they look to pick up their first win of the season.

One of those leaders is center Coleman Shelton. A team captain and the man considered the "QB2" of the offense, Shelton was at his best in the season opener. Despite the overall letdown from the unit, Shelton led the way, especially in the team's rushing attack.

Thus, according to Pro Football Focus and the Rams' PR team, Shelton was the highest-graded center in Week 1.

According to @PFF, Coleman Shelton recorded the highest offensive grade (83.2) and run

blocking grade (88.2) among all centers in Week 1 (min. 25 snaps played). pic.twitter.com/8B8iQCvJDH
— Los Angeles Rams PR (@TheLARamsPR) September 16, 2026

The Rams ran the ball 29 times, resulting in 122 yards. In comparison, Matthew Stafford had 155 passing yards. Shelton and the offensive line also paved the way for Kyren Williams' touchdown, the team's lone score of the game.

Shelton played all 61 of the team's offensive snaps and only allowed one pressure.

This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Rams' Coleman Shelton was PFF's highest-graded center of Week 1