Patriots Stevenson, Meyers Spark Offense, Take 24-17 Lead Over Raiders: WATCH
While the New England Patriots offense has largely sleepwalked through their Week 15 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday, they picked the perfect time to come alive.
In fact, they did so thanks to the talents of a pair of players whose status remained in question until kickoff.
To secure their first offensive touchdown of the afternoon, New England turned to their two most reliable skill players. Quarterback Mac Jones utilized the seam to find receiver Jakobi Meyers for a 39-yard catch-and-run deep into Las Vegas territory. On the ensuing play, running back Rhamondre Stevenson broke a tackle to rush 34 yards to the end zone for the touchdown.
New England then added a two-point conversion as Jones lofted one to Meyers in the end zone.
Both Stevenson (ankle) and Meyers (concussion) were active for this matchup, after missing some practice time throughout the week with their respective injuries.
New England had put their previous points on the board with three field goals from kicker Nick Folk, as well as a pick-six from safety Kyle Dugger in the third quarter.
The late game heroics gave the Patriots a 24-17 lead with the two minute warning approaching.
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