The New England Patriots ‘ offense, meticulously crafted around second-year QB Drake Maye , was dealt a major injury blow on Thursday with the news that starting left tackle was added to the report, limited with an ankle issue. This is the 4th-overall pick, the 6’6″, 320-pound lineman who allowed just 2 sacks on 557 pass-blocking snaps in his final year at LSU.

Will Campbell’s pristine preseason, earning an ‘A’ grade from Chris Trapasso for flawless pass protection, now feels distant. His primary mission this Sunday, stifling Raiders ’ Maxx Crosby and his 22 sacks over the last two seasons, just became a far steeper climb. Maye knows the offensive strategy, orchestrated by returning OC Josh McDaniels, hinges on quick decisions, stating,

“No doubt, I think it starts with

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