"The New England Patriots suffered key injuries in their win over the Bengals. Four players: left tackle Will Campbell, left guard Jared Wilson, defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga, and special teams ace Brenden Schooler were injured. It was lousy medicine, and one ESPN writer, Ben Solak, has already written them off as an AFC first-seed contender. He's forgotten one thing: the Patriots have Drake Maye, and he is the great equalizer."
"Big, big injury news out of New England. Defensive tackle Milton Williams was already down ... fellow defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga ... left Sunday's game because of a chest injury. Rookie LG Jared Wilson also has a high ankle sprain ... rookie LT Will Campbell has an MCL sprain ... it's hard to see the Patriots keeping pace with the Broncos for the top seed in the AFC... The best playoff teams are often the healthiest, and that's not New England after Sunday."
The Patriots suffered injuries to left tackle Will Campbell, left guard Jared Wilson, defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga, and special teams ace Brenden Schooler. Those losses weaken key roles, particularly on the offensive line, and complicate the team's bid for the AFC's top regular-season seed. Drake Maye provides a major boost and can offset some losses on offense. The coaching staff, led by Mike Vrabel, has roster and personnel options to address the short-term gaps. The injuries are a setback, but available depth and coaching evaluation increase the likelihood of competitive recovery. Writing the team off for the top seed is premature.
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