Patriots rout Raiders as Maye excels in offensive showcase
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 2:34 AM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
The New England Patriots dominated the Las Vegas Raiders with a 45-17 victory on Sunday at Gillette Stadium. Quarterback Drake Maye threw for 374 yards and four touchdowns while adding a rushing touchdown. The Patriots' offensive line effectively neutralized pass rusher Maxx Crosby, limiting his impact. Despite a series of injuries in their secondary, including Charles Woods, the Patriots managed to maintain strong defensive play. The team aims to address their discipline after racking up 12 penalties during the game, as they continue to push for improvement in the weeks ahead.
- •Drake Maye totals 399 yards and five touchdowns against Raiders
- •Patriots offensive line contains Maxx Crosby, limiting his effectiveness
- •New England plays with a depleted secondary due to injuries
- •Patriots commit 12 penalties for 116 yards
- •Next game presents opportunity to improve on discipline issues
- 2:34 AMYahoo Sports — Drake Maye can eat ham sandwiches as Patriots slow Maxx Crosby, unsung heroes emerge, injuries continue to mount (notes)
"This Sunday's Patriots notebook is full of items from a blowout win over the Raiders.
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