New England’s offensive line has been tremendous so far in 2013. The group currently ranks third in run blocking and fourth in pass blocking in our cumulative grades. Nate Solder ( 13.2) and Sebastian Vollmer ( 10.2) have been excellent, and they are currently our second- and third-highest graded tackles, respectively. Neither has allowed a sack or hit. Center Ryan Wendell and right guard Dan Connolly will need to step up their games this week. They are the only starters with negative grades, and they have struggled in pass protection. They will have to be better this week if they hope to keep Geno Atkins from ruining the Patriots’ game plan.