"The Patriots' decision to have multiple rookie starters on their offensive line drew mixed reviews at the start of the season, especially when facing a defense as skilled as the Browns on Sunday. It meant a player like Will Campbell would be tested-and tested often -as he lined up against Myles Garrett, and that has been the case for the entirety of the game. As a future Hall of Fame defensive end,"
"However, Garrett set a Browns franchise record with five sacks before the game was even over, making it a difficult day for the Patriots' offense. Despite that, they still have played well against the league's highest-rated defense, proving even more that they are growing into a team that should be taken more seriously. Myles Garrett's impressive performance doesn't mean the Patriots' offensive line has failed"
"That has created a tall task for the rookie, who is having one of the worst performances of the season so far, and it's challenging to get too mad about it. Some of the most skilled tackles in the league perform just like Campbell, if not worse, when lined up against Garrett, so the fact that he's played the way he has is commendable."
Multiple rookie starters manned the Patriots' offensive line, placing a rookie like Will Campbell directly against Myles Garrett. Garrett, a future Hall of Famer, recorded a Browns franchise-record five sacks, creating a difficult day for New England's offense. Campbell has been consistently tested by elite pass rushers this season, and the matchup against Garrett was particularly challenging. Many seasoned tackles struggle against Garrett, so Campbell's performance, while poor statistically, remains understandable. The experience serves as a "Welcome to the NFL" moment that should accelerate Campbell's development and help the line and team improve against tough opponents.
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