"As a group, the running backs had 13 carries for 45 yards. The lead back, Rhamondre Stevenson, was abysmal, recording just 15 yards from seven carries for an average of 2.1 a pop. TreVeyon Henderson's totals were better: five carries notched him 27 yards, but when omitting his 14-yard carry, he sits at just 3.3 yards per run. He showed a burst, yes, but consistently not all that effective."
""Watching the game from an O-line perspective, an offensive perspective, I wasn't that disappointed in the pass blocking but more disappointed in the run game, I just thought that was going to be a strength of this team." The run game being a strength was expected. OC Josh McDaniels has consistently deployed a run-heavy offense during his play-calling career, and it seemed 2025 would be no different. The team added a pair of new tackles, a new left guard, and a new center."
The Patriots managed only 13 points against the Raiders despite facing a defense that ranked 25th in points allowed last season. Maxx Crosby recorded a single sack and was mostly contained, so defensive pressure was not the primary issue. The passing game produced positive results — Kayshon Boutte topped 100 yards, Stefon Diggs had six catches, and Hunter Henry finished with four catches for 66 yards. The rushing attack produced just 45 yards on 13 carries, with Rhamondre Stevenson gaining 15 yards on seven carries and TreVeyon Henderson totaling 27 yards on five carries. Former center David Andrews voiced disappointment in the run game despite offseason line changes and expectations for a run-heavy offense under OC Josh McDaniels.
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