"Facing one of the NFL's best defensive fronts in the Steelers, Campbell more than held his own, and continues to prove that the Patriots made the right decision by taking him fourth overall in last spring's NFL draft. Campbell's stats were impressive considering he was facing the likes of Cameron Heyward and T.J. Watt, as he didn't allow any sacks on 47 passing snaps and just seven pressures. #Patriots LT Will Campbell against the Steelers (via @NextGenStats):🔹47 Passing Snaps🔹7 Pressures🔹0 Sacks Allowed🔹87.2% 1-on-1 Win Percentage pic.twitter.com/ORwodF2G75- Carlos A. Lopez (@LosTalksPats) September 21, 2025"
"The Patriots' offensive line was a mess last year, there's no doubt about that. It was an area the organization clearly needed to rectify if second-year quarterback Drake Maye was going to have any sort of growth. It's hard to do that when you're constantly under pressure. While Maye did take a few untimely sacks on Sunday, including a strip-sack that led to Pittsburgh's winning touchdown, that was one you can't blame Campbell on."
Rookie left tackle Will Campbell delivered strong pass protection against the Pittsburgh Steelers, allowing zero sacks on 47 passing snaps while giving up seven pressures and winning 87.2% of his one-on-one matchups. He faced elite defenders including Cameron Heyward and T.J. Watt and more than held his own. The Patriots' offensive line struggled last year, and improved tackle play is critical for second-year quarterback Drake Maye's development. Some sacks Maye took were coverage-related and not attributable to Campbell, and the defense allowed Pittsburgh's game-winning drive. Campbell's performance counters concerns about his arm length and provides a foundation to build on.
Read at Musket Fire
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]