The stage was set for the Las Vegas Raiders heading into their Week 5 matchup against the New England Patriots.
The Raiders were one of the biggest surprises in the NFL during the first month of the 2026 season, starting 3-1 with a hard-fought loss to the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs the week prior as the only blemish on the record, leading to some early playoff hopes. Meanwhile, the Patriots were searching for answers at 2-2 and had several key players out with injuries, including four cornerbacks and star defender Christian Gonzalez.
However, to say Las Vegas had a missed opportunity would be an understatement. The team was flat-out embarrassed.
Not only did New England win by four scores, but the Pats also outgained the Silver and Black by 230 yards, won the time-of-possession battle by almost nine minutes, and dominated pretty much from the jump. The Patriots’ defense managed to…
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