Las Vegas Raiders vs. New England Patriots Live Game Updates
LAS VEGAS, Nev.--The Las Vegas Raiders (5-8) are ready to take on the New England Patriots (7-6) today, as they return to Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
The Las Vegas Raiders saw their playoff dreams slip away to the point that they rest on life support, with very little hope of being revived, after a stunning and brutal loss that fell on both coaching errors and player execution alike.
I asked Josh McDaniels this week about today's game against his friend and mentor. All year, McDaniels has made it clear that whether the Raiders win or lose, you keep the same approach each week.
But does he enjoy competing against people he both respects and loves? “Absolutely. I think that's why we all do this. Competing against people doesn't mean you have a disdain for them or that kind of stuff, but you can certainly want to beat them as bad or worse than they want to beat you. I mean, I'm sure as I'm sitting here, that's the way they feel about us.:
McDaniels elaborated, "It's a football game on Sunday. It's really not a reunion, that's not really what this is about. And I think our team has had a great approach to it. There will never be a game that will be about me or some other person, specifically. This is about the team, and it's a big game for us, a big game for them. The thing that excites me is that we know what kind of a challenge this will be. In all three phases, they’ll be well prepared, they'll be very well coached, they'll do the right things and try to play the game the right way, and that's a great opportunity for us to see where we stand. We're going to need to do that in all three phases to beat them, so that's exciting. The challenge will be significant, and the competition will be too."
Remember the rule of five. The game is over if the Las Vegas Raiders win that key statistical battle. It has to do with sacks and turnovers, for those who don't remember it. If the Raiders have three sacks and give up two, they are plus one. They are plus three if they get four turnovers and give up only one. That would give them a plus-four for the day. They want to get to a plus-five ratio every game. On average, teams that reach the rule of five scenarios win 91 percent of their NFL games.
I reported earlier in the week that both Darren Waller and Hunter Renfrow would be activated off of the IR, and that was made official yesterday.
Here’s how to watch it:
TV: FOX
Venue: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas
Kickoff: 1:05 p.m. PST / 4:05 p.m. EST
FOX is the host of today's game. Please check your local TV provider for further information. You can also catch the game on FuboTV by using the link here.
In addition, if you are in-market, Raiders.com on mobile devices and the Raiders official app will carry Sunday's game. The Raiders app is available on both iOS and Android devices.
Radio: KOMP 92.3 FM/Raider Nation Radio 920 AM
Today's game will air on KOMP 92.3 FM and Raider Nation Radio 920 AM, the flagship radio station for all Raiders games.
Jason Horowitz replaced Brent Musburger in the booth for play-by-play this season. Horowitz most recently called Army Football games for CBS Sports Network and covered both Westwood One’s NCAA Football and Basketball coverage for the last 13 years. His color analyst is former Raiders All-Pro tackle Lincoln Kennedy, who is in his third season.
In addition, the Raiders have affiliate stations throughout the nation. Click on the link here for more details.
Today's game also will be available to listen to live on the Official Raiders mobile app.
Please remember one of the services we provide is a constant update to the analytics for this contest. YOU CAN FIND THEM HERE, and we encourage you frequently check them throughout the game for the latest statistical update.
START OF FIRST QUARTER:
PENALTY: Delay of game called on Raiders. Five-yard penalty. Remains 2nd down.
PENALTY: Illegal man downfield called on Raiders. Five-yard penalty. Remains 2nd down.
SCORING UPDATE #1: 49-yard field goal attempt by Raiders placekicker Daniel Carlson is Good. Raiders lead 3-0 with 8:26 left to go in the first quarter.
END OF FIRST QUARTER: Raiders lead 3-0. Patriots will have the ball, 1st and 10, at the Raiders 29-yard line.
START OF SECOND QUARTER:
PENALTY: Pass interference called on Raiders. Spot foul results in an automatic 1st down.
PENALTY: False start called on Patriots. Five-yard penalty. Remains 4th down.
SCORING UPDATE#2: 24-yard field goal attempt by Patriots placekicker Nick Folk is Good. Game is tied, 3-3, with 11:51 left to go in the first half.
PENALTY: Holding penalty called on Raiders. 10-yard penalty. Remains 1st down.
SCORING UPDATE #3: Raiders Darren Waller catches a 25-yard touchdown. PAT is Good. Raiders lead 10-3 with 5:22 left to go in the first half.
TWO-MINUTE WARNING: Raiders lead 10-3.
PENALTY: Holding called on Patriots. Five-yard penally results in 1st and goal.
SCORING UPDATE #4: Mack Hollins catches a five-yard touchdown pass. PAT is Good. Raiders lead 17-3 with four seconds left to go in the first half.
END OF SECOND QUARTER: Raiders lead 17-3. Patriots will receive the kickoff to start the second half.
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HALFTIME:
Once again, the Las Vegas Raiders enter halftime with a double-digit lead against an opponent that looks very inferior to them.
Once again, fans will be watching with the fear of if they blow another double-digit lead to a team that looks inferior to them.
If you sense a pattern, that's because it's happened too many times now for it not to be mentioned.
The Raiders have done the job so far, though, taking advantage of a Patriots offense that looks completely unwatchable.
New England only had 111 total yards in the first half and went one of five on 3rd down, with quarterback Mac Jones looking frustrated throughout.
The Raiders haven't been perfect by any means, but they've ran the ball effectively with Josh Jacobs and QB Derek Carr has thrown two touchdowns.
One was to tight end Darren Waller, who didn't take long to make an impact in his first return to action since Week 5.
With how bad the Patriots offense is playing, as long as the Raiders stay the course, they should have the chance to control the rest of the game.
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START OF THIRD QUARTER:
PENALTY: Illegal use of hands called on Raiders. Five-yard penalty results in an automatic 1st down.
SCORING UPDATE #5: Patriots Kyle Dugger reruns interception 13 yards for a touchdown. PAT is Good. Raiders lead 17-10 with 12:07 left to go in the third quarter.
SCORING UPDATE #6: 47-yard field goal attempt by Patriots placekicker Nick Folk is Good. Raiders lead 17-13 with 1:21 left to go in the third quarter.
END OF THIRD QUARTER: Raiders lead 17-13.
START OF FOURTH QUARTER:
PENALTY: Illegal contact called on Raiders. Five-yard penalty results in an automatic 1st down.
SCORING UPDATE #7: 54-yard field goal attempt by Patriots placekicker Nick Folk is Good. Raiders lead 17-16 with 12:52 left to go in the game.
PENALTY: Delay of game called on Raiders. Five-yard penalty. Remains 1st down.
SCORING UPDATE #7: Patriots Rhamondre Stevenson rushes for a 34-yard touchdown. Two-point conversion is Good. Patriots lead 24-17 with 3:43 left to go in the game.
SCORING UPDATE #7: Patriots Rhamondre Stevenson rushes for a 34-yard touchdown. Two-point conversion is Good. Patriots lead 24-17 with 3:43 left to go in the game.
TWO-MINUTE WARNING: Patriots lead 24-17.
SCORING UPDATE #8: Raiders Keelan Cole catches a 30-yard touchdown. PAT is Good. Game is tied 24-24 with 32 seconds left to go in the game.
SCORING UPDATE #9: Raiders Chandler Jones recovers fumble for a 48-yard touchdown. Raiders win.
FINAL: Raiders win 30-24. Raiders improve to 6-8, while Patriots fall to 7-7.
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