Las Vegas
Raiders
4-0
36
FINAL
42
New England
Patriots
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the New England Patriots outlasted the Las Vegas Raiders with a final score of 42-36. With both teams vying for a crucial win early in the season, the Patriots managed to secure their hold in the playoff race with this hard-fought victory.
Drake Maye led the Patriots' offense with an impressive 326 passing yards, showcasing his ability to command the field effectively. A.J. Brown was a standout performer, snagging 177 receiving yards and proving to be a reliable target throughout the game. Meanwhile, Fernando Mendoza matched Maye's intensity with four touchdown passes for the Raiders, keeping the game competitive until the very end.
Defensively, the Raiders struggled to contain the Patriots' offensive onslaught, despite Maxx Crosby's two sacks and Jeremy Chinn's six tackles. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when New England's defense stepped up, forcing a crucial turnover that halted a promising Raiders drive. This play ultimately sealed the victory for the Patriots, highlighting the importance of timely defensive stops in a high-scoring affair.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 23 | 18 | 326 | 3 | 1 | 140.2 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 22 | 9 | 281 | 4 | 0 | 127.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 15 | 79 | 5.3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 8 | 53 | 6.6 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 6 | 32 | 5.3 | 3 | 11 | 0 |
| Jalen Nailor | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Brown | WR | 8 | 177 | 22.1 | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 5 | 153 | 30.6 | 2 | 44 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 3 | 104 | 34.7 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 3 | 87 | 29.0 | 0 | 54 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BJ Ojulari | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Muasau | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Karon Prunty | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Gay | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

