New England
Patriots
3-1
15
FINAL
20
Oakland
Dragons
4-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested battle, the Oakland Dragons narrowly defeated the New England Patriots with a final score of 20-15 in Week 5 of the 2027 season. This matchup was crucial for both teams as they vied for positioning in the competitive league, making the outcome even more significant.
Drake Maye led the Patriots with his arm, throwing for 181 yards and a touchdown, showcasing his ability to keep the offense moving. On the other side, the Dragons relied heavily on Savion Hiter's ground game, as he rushed for 70 yards, while Easton Royal emerged as a key target with 87 receiving yards, providing crucial plays in critical moments.
Defensively, the Dragons made their mark with Jalen Brewster recording two sacks that disrupted Maye’s rhythm, helping to stifle New England's offensive momentum. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Witt Weeks' interception shifted the tide, allowing Oakland to maintain control and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 27 | 16 | 59% | 181 | 1 | 0 | 91.7 |
| Bryce Underwood | QB | 16 | 10 | 63% | 166 | 1 | 3 | 78.6 |
| Stewart Smith | HB | 0 | 0 | — | 18 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Easton Royal | WR | 0 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart Smith | HB | 8 | 70 | 8.8 | 18 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Hollywood Smothers | HB | 12 | 47 | 3.9 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Bryce Underwood | QB | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easton Royal | WR | 3 | 87 | 29.0 | 40 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Jamichael Hill | WR | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 13 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Hollywood Smothers | HB | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 30 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Kendre Harrison | TE | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 25 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Levi Goldman | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Stewart Smith | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 22 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Chris Henry Jr. | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Dorian Thomas | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quan Martin | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Lee III | CB | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Brewster | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Witt Weeks | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion Elee | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ashton Hampton | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cincere Johnson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Benefield | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tate Sandell | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 3 | 3 | 0 | 55 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

