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WATCH: New England Patriots Cut Las Vegas Raiders Lead on Rhamondre Stevenson TD

The New England Patriots are making things interesting against the Las Vegas Raiders in their Week 6 matchup at Allegiant Stadium.
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WATCH: New England Patriots Cut Las Vegas Raiders Lead on Rhamondre Stevenson TD
WATCH: New England Patriots Cut Las Vegas Raiders Lead on Rhamondre Stevenson TD

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The New England Patriots are refusing go quietly into the Nevada desert night. 

Facing a 19-10 deficit with time winding down in the fourth-quarter of their Week 6 matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders, quarterback Mac Jones essentially played for his job by leading the Pats on a 17-play, 75-yard drive, capped by a touchdown run by Las Vegas native Rhamondre Stevenson. 

Jones highlighted the drive with 15-yard strike to receiver Kendrick Bourne, leading the Pats into scoring position. From first-and-GOAL from the Las Vegas one-yard line, Stevenson was able to push the ball across, cutting the lead to 19-17 following a Chad Ryland-extra point.

The Patriots are attempting to put consecutive demoralizing losses behind them — their most recent being a 34-0 drubbing at the hands of the New Orleans Saints. Conversely, the Raiders are looking to extend their good fortune following an emotional 17-13 victory over the Green Bay Packers last Monday. 

This game marks the second-straight regular season meeting between the two teams. Last year, the Patriots traveled to the Las Vegas in December and lost, 30-24 in their first regular season visit to Allegiant Stadium.

Despite a great deal of speculation surrounding the quarterback position throughout the week, Mac Jones entered the contest as the starter, with rookie Malik Cunningham designated as his backup. Second-year signal caller Bailey Zappe is available as the emergency third quarterback, while Will Grier was a healthy scratch.

Having missed the entire week of practice while in concussion protocol, receivers Demario Douglas and JuJu Smith-Schuster were unsurprisingly ruled out for Week 6. Second-year receiver Tyquan Thornton, who was designated to return from a stint on injured reserve earlier this week, will make his season-debut, despite being listed as questionable due to a shoulder injury. Thornton has spent the first five games of 2023 on injured reserve. 

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Mike D'Abate
MIKE D'ABATE

Mike D’Abate has covered the New England Patriots and the NFL since 2017, both as a beat writer and managing editor for outlets such as On SI, Yahoo Sports and Full Press Coverage. He also served as the host and producer of the Locked On Patriots daily podcast from 2019 through 2025. A lifelong New Englander, Mike continues to incorporate his passion and unique insight into his pro and college football coverage.

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