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FOXBOROUGH- Patriots rookie left tackle Will Campbell found out on Sunday what the rest of the NFL has know for several years now. Browns defensive end Myles Garrett is a monster.

With Halloween around the corner, Garrett was a nightmare for Campbell and the rest of the Patriots offensive line, racking up a career high 5 sacks in the Browns 32-13 loss.

Garrett lined up in his patented tilt wide five technique and routinely got into Patriots quarterback Drake Maye’s face. Campbell more than held his own on several occasions but struggled to consistently block the future Hall of Famer.

When asked how hard it was to block Garrett, especially when he is so far out there in terms of his alignment, Campbell praised Garrett but also said he kept competing and that competitive spirit is why the Patriots got the win.

“He’s a really good player. He beat me a few times and that is just part of the game. He gets paid a lot of money, and he got me a couple times. I just had to keep coming back and keep fighting, which is why we got the win.”

Coming into the week, Garrett’s freakish athleticism and ability to disrupt the Patriots offensive game plan was well documented Garrett was able to do that at times, but in the end the Patriots were able to overcome him and the NFL’s number one defense. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel painted a picture of what it was like dealing with Garrett after the game.

“Just size, speed, athleticism, and having watched him last year, it’s impressive, and it’s hard. We’re trying to chip him, and he Gumbys around one guy and then speed bursts the other guy. He’s just an elite athlete with a tremendous skill set. I’m glad that we don’t play him twice every year unless we’re both in the playoffs. He’s just a dynamic player, and they do a nice job with him. He certainly impacts a lot of football games.”

Despite having arguably his worst game of the season, Campbell showed maturity after the game and made it a point to focus on the team and future development rather than dwell on his performance.

“Yeah, it’s growing every week. I think it’s really good. It’s only going to continue to get better. We’ve got a bunch of great guys, a bunch of good players. So, I’m just looking forward to the future.”

For what it is worth, Campbell could be in Garrett’s shoes. After the game, Garrett expressed frustration after another Browns loss.

“I was frustrated. I want to win. I don’t care how much time is on the clock. They got their starters in. There’s a chance we can win, and I want to be a part of that. I don’t care how dire the situation looks. I’m going to try to make something happen.”

When asked about his performance, Garrett simply said: “I would throw the whole performance away for a win.”

The juxtaposition is fascinating but a reminder that winning trumps all. So while Campbell probably wishes he played better, his team won and that is all that matters.

All in all day’s work for a rookie left tackle who learned some valuable lessons about being a pro on Sunday.