Raiders wide receivers struggle in Week 5 loss to Patriots

The Las Vegas Raiders dropped to 3-2 after a 45-17 defeat at the New England Patriots on October 16, 2026. The team's wide receivers had a limited impact, with Tre Tucker leading the group, catching four passes for 41 yards on a season-high 75 percent of the snaps. Cody White recorded two catches for 44 yards, while rookie Malik Benson managed one catch for six yards during his career-high 16 snaps. The Raiders focused heavily on passing to tight ends and running backs, with receivers combining for eight catches and 99 yards on 14 targets. The team may see the return of Jalen Nailor and Dont’e Thornton for improved performance in future games.

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