Will Campbell's ankle status could tilt New England's Week 1 outlook. If Campbell sits, Vederian Lowe steps in at left tackle and the Pats' five-man line could shift, elevating the rest of the unit around Garrett Bradbury, Morgan Moses and Mike Onwenu. Christian Gonzalez being ruled out compounds the challenge for Drake Maye against a Raiders defense anchored by Maxx Crosby. Lowe's health and Maye's first start will be pivotal for fantasy leverage in this opener.

Without Campbell, the Patriots lean on Lowe to anchor the edge, while Campbell's potential late-game return could keep New England's blocking cohesive. Crosby's edge pressure makes this a high-variance Week 1 for Maye, with the Raiders' defense looming as a real test for a rookie QB stepping into a high-leverage scenario.