Coach Mike Vrabel says the Patriots will ‘have to stay pretty fluid’ with injuries mounting, especially to offensive line
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“I’m proud of the way that the guys that were in there finished the game with a critical drive, and that they showed up in good fashion. We were able to run the football, take the time and the clock down, and end the drive with some points.”Get Point AfterGet exclusive analysis and insight on the Patriots and the NFL, delivered to your inbox on weekdays during the season. Enter EmailVrabel credited offensive line coach Doug Marrone, as well as assistants Jason Houghtaling and Jonathan Decoster, with keeping the group ready to go. “They get them the reps that they think they need, whether that’s walkthrough reps or getting Walter Rouse ready, getting Matt [Pryor] ready,” Vrabel said. “Being able to get Caleb Lomu ready on both sides to be the swing tackle — play left one week, play right another. So, those are all real positive, and we’ll need their best efforts this week as we move forward.”The Patriots have put together a three-game winning streak despite injuries, including to wide receiver Romeo Doubs (shoulder), which landed him on injured reserve Monday. After a rocky start to the season, Drake Maye has 10 touchdown passes against one interception over the last three games.
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