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#PostPulpit mailbag: What’s wrong with the Patriots run game?

The New England Patriots are preparing to face the Buffalo Bills following a heavy defeat, turning attention toward their struggles on the ground. Through the initial stretch of the year, the offensive rushing attack has slumped to the bottom of the league in success rate and sits 24th in Rush EPA.

Despite questions regarding scheme choices and offensive line health, coaching staff member Josh McDaniels emphasized that building chemistry with heavy blocking fronts simply demands consistent repetition on the practice field. Adjustments might still unfold as the team considers deploying speed threats like TreVeyon Henderson more frequently toward the perimeter instead of relying solely on interior duo rushes.

Meanwhile, fullback deployment has been limited as a knee issue slows down Gilliam, and tight end production has seen shifting dynamics involving Eli Raridon and Hunter Henry.

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