New England Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt was impressed with the team’s offensive line play in last week’s victory over the New York Jets.
The Patriots’ offensive line has been a hot-button issue throughout the season. They have used several different line combinations with injuries and inconsistent play on the field forcing them to constantly adjust. They have given up 27 sacks on the year, which is the second-most in the NFL.
However, their on-field play has improved recently, and Van Pelt is taking notice. He even took up for them by adjusting the stat line from two sacks to zero sacks allowed against the Jets.
The former longtime quarterbacks coach faulted the quarterbacks on those plays for not getting the ball out quickly enough.
AVP says that he gave the O-Line a “zero sack day” last week. Felt like there were options for the QBs to get the ball out on the two sacks. Credits the O-Line for improving in pass protection.
— Evan Lazar (@ezlazar) October 31, 2024
The play of the offensive line is the key to unlocking the entire offense for the Patriots. Keeping rookie quarterback Drake Maye upright is vital for the future of the team, if they have any hopes of getting back on track.
