NE to win-170
TLDR: Las Vegas flies across the country with a backup center, a short receiver room and Ashton Jeanty in doubt, against a Patriots team playing only its 2nd home game of 5.
Point
- Raiders center
Trey Zuhn III is out with a knee injury, so a backup snaps against a front that could get Christian Barmore back from his shoulder injury.
- Raiders receivers
Jalen Nailor (concussion) and Dont'e Thornton Jr. (hamstring) are ruled out and Jack Bech is on IR, so Cousins has few outside receivers left.
- Ashton Jeanty
The Raiders' lead back is questionable with ankle and foot injuries after sitting out Friday's practice, which puts their ground game in doubt.
- Travel
The Raiders fly from Las Vegas for a kickoff at 10 a.m. on their body clocks, a week after losing to Kansas City in the final minutes.
Counterpoint
- Patriots corners
New England has ruled out 4 cornerbacks, including starters Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis III, so a practice-squad call-up will likely start.
- Last 3 meetings
The Raiders have won 3 straight in the series, including 20-13 at Gillette Stadium in the 2025 opener.
Neutral
- Weather
Mostly cloudy, a high near 62 and light wind, with rain not due until Sunday night, so the weather favors neither offense.
- McDaniels angle
Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels used to coach the Raiders, but Kubiak's new staff leaves him little inside knowledge.