"That has stirred up plenty of drama for those outside New England, such as accusations that their schedule is so easy it explains why they're in their current position, or certain players, like Drake Maye, aren't actually that good. Those kinds of conversations became even more heated after their win over the Chargers, particularly regarding a few rookies who struggled, like left tackle Will Campbell. But he, like most of his teammates, is not interested in what anyone has to say, especially since they got the win."
"When asked about the noise on social media throughout the season, but specifically after his less-than-stellar game last week, Campbell didn't mince words with what he had to say back to the loudest critics out there. Will Campbell on the outside noise on social media: "I don't give a shit what anyone says to be honest with you. It's easy to type behind a twitter account that is fake... The Chargers, obviously I didn't pitch a shutout. There's 2 or 3 plays I wish I could have back. But, that's... pic.twitter.com/4cmEfh7R7l- Patriots on CLNS (@PatriotsCLNS) January 14, 2026"
The Patriots rebounded from several poor seasons to secure the No. 2 seed entering the AFC divisional round. External critics blamed an easy schedule and questioned individual players, including rookies. Rookies like left tackle Will Campbell faced scrutiny after a less-than-stellar game, but Campbell publicly dismissed social-media critics and acknowledged specific plays he wanted back. Campbell performed relatively well against top defensive linemen and identified areas for improvement. The team’s collective attitude and refusal to be swayed by external noise provide a focused mindset ahead of the matchup with the Texans.
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