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Lack of O-line mistakes has helped propel Patriots offense

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Dante Scarnecchia is no longer patrolling the sidelines for the New England Patriots. That doesn’t mean the retired offensive line coach’s presence isn’t very much a part of their success on offense this season.

Even with starting center David Andrews sidelined with a hand injury for last week’s win over Las Vegas, New England extended its streak to three games without an offensive penalty.

Since 2000 when Bill Belichick became Patriots coach, the team has played consecutive games without committing an offensive infraction four times but had never done it in three straight.