"Once the NFL released the 2025 schedules, the Patriots looked to have gotten a fairly easy start by welcoming the Raiders to Gillette Stadium in Week 1. It allowed Josh McDaniels to (hopefully) accomplish revenge against the team that fired him midseason in 2023, and also be a potentially easy win for the home to start the season off on the right foot."
"There was a shift in that mentality when it was announced last week that the Raiders had signed veteran receiver Amari Cooper, only for him to abruptly retire earlier this week. That meant only Jakobi Meyers was truly worthy of worrying about going into Sunday's game, but another ex-Patriot just signed with Las Vegas just days ahead of kickoff. The Patriots shouldn't have to worry about another former receiver taking the field with the Raiders this week"
Patriots open 2025 hosting Raiders in Week 1, offering Josh McDaniels a chance at revenge against the team that fired him in 2023 and an expected early win. Both teams experienced major coaching and roster changes, with the Patriots favored at several positions though lacking an edge at pass rusher. Raiders briefly signed Amari Cooper before his abrupt retirement, leaving Jakobi Meyers as Geno Smith's primary receiver. Las Vegas added former Patriot Phillip Dorsett to the practice squad Friday; Dorsett provides a veteran option with 73 receptions for 881 yards and eight touchdowns during 2017–2019 but has shown inconsistent production since.
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