"One of the most underrated storylines of the New England Patriots' resurgent 2025 season has been the play of the offensive line, which entered the year with a pair of rookie starters and four new faces overall in the starting lineup. Only right guard Mike Onwenu returned from last year's group, which according to Pro Football Focus, ranked 31st in pass protection and dead-last in run blocking."
"Head coach Mike Vrabel addressed the problem head-on, first signing a pair of veterans in right tackles Morgan Moses, and center Garrett Bradbury. The Patriots then doubled-down in April's draft, selecting Will Campbell with the 4th overall pick, and interior lineman Jared Wilson in the third round. As expected, the results have been shaky at times. Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has taken more sacks (35) than any other quarterback in football not named Cam Ward."
"While the Patriots have a new-look group protecting Maye this season, there's something to be said about continuity. Four of New England's five starters have played in all 10 games, and the unit appears to be getting better by the week. In Sunday's win over Tampa Bay, the Patriots allowed zero sacks as a team in pass protection, per PFF. That's the fourth time New England has accomplished that feat since the start of the team's seven-game win streak."
The Patriots entered 2025 with a mostly new offensive line, keeping only right guard Mike Onwenu from the previous unit that ranked 31st in pass protection and last in run blocking. Leadership added veterans Morgan Moses and Garrett Bradbury and used high draft picks on Will Campbell and Jared Wilson. Results have been mixed, with Drake Maye absorbing 35 sacks, but the line has shown steady improvement. Four starters have appeared in all 10 games, the unit has produced multiple zero-sack team performances, and the improving line has supported a seven-game win streak.
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