Patriots' Will Campbell Faces Possible Absence Due to Knee Injury

New England Patriots left tackle Will Campbell left the game against the Raiders due to a knee injury, with reports indicating he may have suffered a knee sprain. An MRI is set to take place to evaluate the severity of the injury, and if confirmed, Campbell is expected to be sidelined for a period.

Campbell, who was the fourth overall pick in the previous year's draft, had a challenging rookie season marred by injuries. He started 12 games before suffering a Grade 3 MCL sprain, which led to him being placed on injured reserve. Despite a difficult playoff performance, he returned to the field for the postseason.

In Campbell's absence, rookie Caleb Lomu has stepped in to fill the left tackle position. The Patriots have shown improvement with consecutive wins, and this situation allows them to evaluate Lomu's readiness for a starting role on the offensive line.