The Raiders’ bid for their first 3-0 start since 2002 crashed down with a resounding thud at the hands of a New England Patriots team that outcoached, outplayed and overwhelmed their counterparts Sunday. Patriots head coach Bill Belichick designed a defensive game plan that neutralized tight end Darren Waller and limited the effectiveness of running
Patriots 36, Raiders 20
The stars had to be aligned just right to pull off the win. It came back to the Raiders were there own worst enemy.
Anyone else think that Jacob is getting used too much? He seems banged up and later in the game the Pats seem to be waiting for him
Is anyone really surprised about what happened today? Traveling to east coast on a short week, after an emotional win. Multiple injuries.
Let’s see what they can do next week.
Didn’t NE play Sunday night in Seattle? Or are we the only ones that get to use the travel excuse?
I was surprised (and disappointed) by the way the team lost. They looked like their old 2019 and 2018 selves. I thought that this team would be better than that.