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Raiders vs Patriots Live Game Thread

The Las Vegas Raiders head to New England to open up the 2025 NFL season against the Patriots. The Raiders are looking to get off to a good start.
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Dec 1, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; A general overview of the game field with the Pat Patriot throwback logo at Gillette Stadium prior to a game against the Indianapolis Colts. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
Dec 1, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; A general overview of the game field with the Pat Patriot throwback logo at Gillette Stadium prior to a game against the Indianapolis Colts. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | Eric Canha-Imagn Images

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Foxborough, MA -- The Las Vegas Raiders open up their 2025 National Football League season on the East Coast. The Silver and Black will be facing their AFC rival, the New England Patriots. It is going to be interesting to see what these teams look like this season, and especially in this game.

But teams are coming off an offseason where they have seen a lot of change on both sides. These teams are trying to get back on track. Both want to get off to a good start.

Remember the rule of five. If the Las Vegas Raiders win that key statistical battle, the game is over. For those who don't remember it, it has to do with sacks and turnovers. If the Raiders have three sacks and give -up two, that means they are plus one. If they then get four turnovers and give up only one, that means they are plus three.

That would give them a plus-four for the day. They want to get to a plus-five ratio every game. Teams that reach the rule of five scenarios win 91 percent of their NFL games on average.

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Aug 23, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll (right) talks with owner Mark Davis against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason NFL game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Raiders New Look in Week 1

The Raiders will be lead by veteran head coach Pete Carroll for the first time. Carroll came in this offseason and has changed the culture for the franchise, and is looking to get the team to win way more games than they have in the past. This is going to be a great challenge for Carroll. But he has this Raiders team prepared, and he is going to make sure they have the best chance of success on the field.

A lot of eyes are going to be on the Raiders in this game. The Raiders added a lot of talent on the offensive side of the ball. And on the defensive side, they have the best defensive players in the NFL in Maxx Crosby. The Raiders added veteran quarterback Geno Smith this offseason. They also added rookie running back Ashton Jeanty. Those two will go along with the best tight end in football, Brock Bowers.

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Aug 23, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason NFL game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

A lot to be excited about if you are a Raiders fan. This game could be telling about what can happen for the rest of the year. The Raiders want to get off to a fast start and it starts here in Week 1.

START OF THE FIRST QUARTER:

PENALTY: False start on Raiders

SCORING UPDATE No. 1: Raiders 26-yard touchdown pass. Geno Smith to Tre Tucker. Raiders lead 7-0.

TURNOVER: Smith's pass is intercepted. The Patriots take over at their own 17 yard line.

PENALTY: Encroachment on Raiders.

SCORING UPDATE No. 2: Patriots 3-yd passing touchdown. Game tied 7-7.

END OF THE FIRST QUARTER: Game tied 7-7.

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START OF THE SECOND QUARTER:

PENALTY: Raiders Offsides.

PENALTY: Illegal formation on Raiders.

TIMEOUT: Patriots first of the half.

PENALTY: Pass interference on Raiders.

TWO-MINUTE WARNING

SCORING UPDATE No. 3: Patriots FG. Patriots lead 10-7.

PENALTY: Unnecessary Roughness on Raiders

PENALTY: Illegal Block Above the Wrist on Patriots.

TIMEOUT: Raiders, First of the Half.

TIMEOUT: Raiders, Second of the Half.

TIMEOUT: Raiders, final of the half.

END OF THE FIRST HALF: Patriots lead 10-7.

It was a good start for the Raiders. They scored a touchdown on their first drive of the game. But after that, the offense could not find the same connection. The Raiders' defense did a good job. It is going to be a game of halftime adjustments.

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START OF THIRD QUARTER:

TURNOVER: Raiders Safety Isaiah Pola-Mao interception.

PENALTY: Unnecessary Roughness on Patriots.

SCORING UPDATE No. 4: Ashton Jeanty 3-yard rushing touchdown. Raiders lead 14-10.

SACK: Raiders Tyree Wilson with the sack.

PENALTY: Holding on Raiders.

SCORING UPDATE No. 5: Daniel Carlson FG. Raiders lead 17-10.

PENALTY: False Start on Patriots.

END OF THE THIRD QUARTER: Raiders lead 17-10.

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START OF THE FOURTH QUARTER:

SCORING UPDATE No 6: Daniel Carlson FG. Raiders lead 20-10.

SACK: Malcolm Koonce with the sack for the Raiders.

PENALTY: False start on Patriots.

TIMEOUT: Patriots, first of half.

TWO-MINUTE WARNING

TIMEOUT: Patriots, second of half.

SCORING UPDATE No. 7: Patriots FG. Raiders lead 20-13

FINAL: Raiders win, 20-13.

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