Category: Sports

Patriots overmatched in 20-13 opener vs. Raiders as roster questions pile up

New England fell 20-13 to the Raiders in Mike Vrabel’s debut, a sloppy, rain-soaked opener that exposed offensive line issues, a thin run game, and growing pains for Drake Maye. Geno Smith threw for 362 yards, Brock Bowers and Jakobi Meyers did damage, and Vegas’ rush led by Maxx Crosby set the tone. The Patriots showed flashes, but depth and adjustments weren’t there when it mattered.