Patriots LT Will Campbell PFF Grade: an honest analysis of the Seahawks game.

The New England Patriots opened their season against the Seattle Seahawks with questions about the offense after a difficult postseason showing for left tackle Will Campbell. In the previous Super Bowl matchup, Seattle pressured the Patriots’ pass game heavily, sacking quarterback Drake Maye six times. Campbell, who played with a knee issue during the playoffs, faced scrutiny over his effectiveness on the line heading into Week 1.

In the Week 1 clash, sacks were not the sole determining factor, but the offense struggled due to insufficient run blocking and a tendency to force passes downfield. Rhamondre Stevenson managed 51 rushing yards, yet gained only 1 yard per carry before contact. Maye threw three interceptions, contributing to a loss for New England. Despite the rough outing, Campbell showed signs of improvement compared to the previous postseason performance.

PFF, a respected analytics site, released individual player grades for the game, including Campbell’s. He earned a 77.6 Pass Block Grade and a 62.6 Run Block Grade, accompanied by a 97.6 Pass Block Efficiency Rating. On 44 pass-blocking opportunities, Campbell allowed one sack and one pressure, while not permitting any hurries or QB hits. He did accumulate two penalties and posted a 71.3 Offensive Grade.

For context, Campbell’s Super Bowl performance had been notably challenging, with a 32.9 Pass Block Grade, eight pressures, six hurries, and a sack allowed. His Run Block Grade was 53.1, and a false start dragged his Offensive Grade to 38.2 in that game. The Week 1 outing nevertheless represented a meaningful step forward and offered a silver lining amid the defeat.

Following the loss, Campbell spoke about his performance and development. He acknowledged the offseason work aimed at elevating his play and expressed a focus on showing teammates, coaches, and himself that he could perform at a higher level than in the Super Bowl. “I really attacked this offseason. We honed in on some things and worked on new stuff. Just trying to excel in every area of my game,” Campbell said after the game.

There is still work to be done for the Patriots and for Campbell. While the Week 1 showing was an improvement over the Super Bowl, penalties persisted, a sack occurred, and the run game continued to struggle with creating openings. Looking ahead, the key will be maintaining health and continuing to build consistency up front, turning the positive signs from Week 1 into durable performance week after week.