FOXBOROUGH – On paper, it was the type of matchup that looked concerning for the Patriots .

With starting left tackle Will Campbell (knee) and left guard Jared Wilson (ankle) out, the Patriots ’ offensive line started two backups against a talented New York Giants defensive line. With two Pro Bowl players, Brian Burns and Dexter Lawrence, as well as the No. 3 overall pick, Abdul Carter, the Giants had enough talent to make Drake Maye’s life miserable.

Instead, the Patriots’ offensive line, with backup left tackle Vederian Lowe and left guard Ben Brown, stepped up and played well in their Monday night win .

“It’s always something we preach as an o-line. We want to be the strongest unit on the field,” right guard Michael Onwenu said. “We know a lot of stuff doesn’t happen, and it go

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