"The most obvious and egregious problem the Patriots' offense displayed was that it showed little significance at all. The offense remains vanilla, similar to the 2024 one that couldn't score touchdowns. This version scored one at home against the Raiders in an emotional debut of a new coaching staff with a raft of new players on offense. It flopped just as the 2024 version did."
"On offense, the Patriots looked the part of a revamped but still lackluster copy of the 2024 version. It did little to inspire confidence or present many challenges to Pete Carroll's defense. While it's clear the Raiders have better personnel all over the field, how the Patriots used their personnel was a major part of the story. They were outcoached significantly."
The New England Patriots lost 20-13 at home to the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2025 season opener. The Raiders executed effectively on both offense and defense, with Brock Bowers, Jacobi Meyers, and others making decisive plays while Bowers exited injured. The Patriots' offense appeared unchanged from 2024, described as vanilla and unable to score touchdowns consistently. The revamped coaching staff and new roster failed to produce offensive improvement, and play-calling often did not suit quarterback Drake Maye. Coaching decisions and personnel usage contributed to the loss, with the Patriots outcoached and lacking schemes that fit current NFL play.
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