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Patriots patchwork O-line holds together against old friend Chandler Jones, legit Cardinals defense

The dominoes kept falling for the New England Patriots offensive line leading into the regular season opener against the Arizona Cardinals.

Right tackle Sebastian Vollmer was put on the PUP list before the regular season began. Guard Jonathan Cooper's been injured since late July. Guard Shaq Mason broke his hand in camp. Guard Josh Kline was (almost) traded then cut. Left tackle Nate Solder was a late scratch before the game.

That left the Patriots with a starting offensive line of:

Left tackle: Cameron Fleming, who was on the practice squad for part of last season and is mostly used as a jumbo tight end.