The Las Vegas Raiders will try to rebound from their first loss of the season Sunday when they visit the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Las Vegas enters Week 5 at 3-1 following a 30-27 defeat against the Kansas City Chiefs last week, while New England is 2-2 after a 29-26 win over the Buffalo Bills.
Veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins has helped spark the Raiders' offense, and tight end Brock Bowers remains one of the league's most productive receiving threats. The Patriots will counter with quarterback Drake Maye, who is coming off a three-touchdown performance against Buffalo. Las Vegas leads the NFL in takeaways on defense.
The Raiders are listed as 3½-point underdogs for the contest. Running back Ashton Jeanty has been dealing with an ankle injury and was limited in practice Thursday by a foot injury, leaving his status uncertain. Receiver Dont'e Thornton will not be activated from injured reserve, leaving Las Vegas thin at the position.
Special teams coordinator Joe DeCamillis referenced criticism from a podcast regarding a fake punt by Kansas City that converted a first down in last week's loss. Offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak has brought an "E.A.T." motto to the team this season after using it with the Seattle Seahawks.
Sources: Las Vegas Review-Journal
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