New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett stood up for his struggling offensive line when speaking with the media on Wednesday.
The Patriots have given up nine sacks on the season, which is the eighth-most in the NFL. They have struggled predominantly in pass protection as the unit continues to mix and match player combinations. Injuries have been the biggest issue, along with personnel problems.
Cole Strange, Sidy Sow and Vederian Lowe are starters currently rehabbing injuries. The trickle-down effect has been struggles at the quarterback position.
Brissett has only thrown for 398 yards and a touchdown this season.
The offensive line will need to perform at a higher level if the Patriots hope to compete with one of the NFL’s hardest schedules.
“It’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel, but it’s coming,” Brissett said, via the Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan.
"It's hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel, but it's coming." — Jacoby Brissett on his message to the #Patriots O-line
"They're going to settle in."
— Andrew Callahan (@_AndrewCallahan) September 25, 2024
On Sunday, the Patriots will take on a San Francisco 49ers’ defense that boasts All-Pro defensive players, Nick Bosa and Fred Warner. The Patriots’ offensive line will have their hands full in keeping the vaunted 49ers’ pass rush from wrecking the game.
