The New England Patriots’ offensive line just got ranked No. 11 overall by Pro Football Focus after Week 1, and you know who they had to go toe-to-toe with to earn that spot? Our Seattle Seahawks, baby! Forget that 13-10 loss for a second, because the Patriots’ O-line efforts were actually seen in a “redeeming light” against a Hawks defensive front that’s flat-out one of the best in football. Yeah, you heard that right.
The Numbers Don’t Lie, But Neither Does Our D
PFF’s Gordon McGuinness spilled the tea, hinting that folks were wondering if Patriots’ left tackle Will Campbell’s 2025 struggles were all about injuries. Well, he “looked good in pass protection” against our boys, even with the season-opening L. Every single one of their five starters pulled off PFF pass-block win rates over 90.0 percent. That’s solid, sure. But don’t sleep on what our defense did: that same unit gave up three sacks for 10 yards. And when it came to run-blocking, those Patriots’ linemen were “less impressive,” all scoring below 70.0 percent. We make ’em work for every yard, every down.
Our D-Line Made Them Earn That No. 11
Think about it: New England’s starting front of Will Campbell at left tackle, Alijah Vera-Tucker at left guard, Jared Wilson at center, Mike Onwenu at right guard, and Morgan Moses at right tackle had to face our relentless Seahawks. Onwenu was apparently their most productive dude, holding down the interior in protection. Campbell and Moses also put in “encouraging performances” at tackle, which means they were *trying* to limit the pressure from our edge rushers. They managed to land at No. 11, which PFF says reflects a “reliable foundation” and “proven contributors.” But let’s be real, our defensive front is ranked among the best in football, so for them to even *achieve* that No. 11 ranking after playing us? That just shows the caliber of competition we bring to Lumen Field every single Sunday.
The Patriots’ O-line has a “reliable foundation,” no doubt, but the word is they “must become more effective overall” to even think about moving into the league’s top tier. Good luck with that, especially after seeing what our Seahawks defense can do to even a “redeeming” offensive line. You know our D is just getting started this season, and the rest of the league needs to take notice. Go Hawks!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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