"After an offseason that saw the offensive line appear to be significantly improved, the New England Patriots have been a confusing and disappointing unit through three games. Rhamondre Stevenson's fumbling issues and Drake Maye's limited time to throw have been factors in making the offensive line look worse than it is, but facts are facts. As of now, the Patriots' 12 sacks allowed are the second-most in the league behind only the Tennessee Titans."
"There's no doubt the team made reinforcements: four of five starters across the line are new. Veteran Morgan Moses was added to the right side, next to Mike Onwenu. Former first-round pick Garrett Bradbury took the center role that had belonged to David Andrews and Ben Brown in 2024, and rookies Will Campbell and Jared Wilson manned the left tackle and guard spots, respectively."
"There have certainly been ups, like when four of the five linemen had 80+ PFF pass blocking grades in Week 2. Garrett Bradbury has strung some solid performances together at center, and PFF grades him the sixth-best pass blocker at the position in the league. Will Campbell showed elite preseason play, recording an 86.2 overall PFF grade through his two games."
The Patriots reshaped the offensive line in the offseason with four of five starters new, adding Morgan Moses, Garrett Bradbury at center, and rookies Will Campbell and Jared Wilson. The line has struggled through three games, surrendering 12 sacks, the second-most in the league, while Rhamondre Stevenson's fumbles and Drake Maye's quick-release situation have influenced performance perceptions. There have been positive moments: Week 2 pass-blocking grades were strong for much of the line, Bradbury ranks among the better centers in PFF pass-blocking, and Campbell produced high preseason grades. Mike Onwenu continues to play at a high, consistent level.
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