The New England Patriots’ offensive line was one of the best in the NFL last season, with advanced analytics website Pro Football Focus ranking it as the number two unit in the league from the start of the regular season through the playoffs: position coach Dante Scarnecchia’s men finished with a pass blocking grade of 82.1 (sixth best) and a run blocking grade of 72.1 (second best).
The group’s actual performances confirm this, especially when looking at its playoff run. En route to the Patriots’ victory in Super Bowl 53, it surrendered just one sack while also paving the way for 161.