Raiders struggle to exploit Patriots' injured secondary in matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 11:10 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
The Raiders faced challenges in their matchup against the Patriots, which took place on October 11, 2026. Despite facing a severely injured Patriots secondary, the Raiders were unable to effectively move the ball downfield. Quarterback Kirk Cousins struggled under pressure, failing to find open receivers. The Patriots, missing key cornerbacks, limited the effectiveness of the Raiders' offense. Brock Bowers emerged as a standout for the Raiders, leading the team with eight catches for 110 yards and a touchdown. Defensively, the Raiders' struggles were also evident as they allowed three touchdown drives in the first half.
- •Raiders face Patriots on October 11, 2026.
- •Kirk Cousins struggled against a depleted Patriots secondary.
- •Brock Bowers accounted for significant offensive production.
- •Raiders' defense allowed three touchdowns in the first half.
- •Injuries hindered the Raiders' wide receiver options.
- 11:10 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders futility vs Patriots depleted secondary a harsh indictment
"The inability of the Raiders to get the ball downfield against this severely injured Patriots secondary shined a harsh glaring light on Raiders issues.
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