Instant analysis from Patriots’ win over Raiders
The New England Patriots defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 45-17 in a dominant offensive performance. Quarterback Drake Maye led the team with five total touchdowns, marking a strong showing for the Patriots.
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As members of the Super Bowl XXXVI team returned to Gillette Stadium, so did victory formation.
The New England Patriots threw and ran through the Las Vegas Raiders for 536 total yards of offense and a 45-17 win on Sunday.
Here’s a glance back on the 1 p.m. ET kickoff as head coach Mike Vrabel’s side moves forward at 3-2.
A repeat for AFC Offensive Player of the Week
The reigning AFC Offensive Player of the Week put September’s turnovers further in the rearview.
Drake Maye completed 26-of-34 passes for 374 yards in Sunday’s red throwbacks. The 24-year-old Patriots quarterback found four touchdowns through the air and a fifth on the ground after setting a season best in rushing last week.
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