"The New England Patriots under Mike Vrabel and company had an inauspicious debut against the Las Vegas Raiders. They lost 20-13, but it seemed they were outplayed by a much wider margin. There's a lot to improve upon, including a lackluster running game that only managed to gain 60 yards. That's not a prescription for winning any NFL game."
"Also underwhelming was Drake Maye's passing offense. They gained only 287 yards through the air. Maye completed 30 of 46 passes, a decent 65.2 percent, but it's not good enough when you score only one touchdown. And continuing 2024's pattern, he was sacked four times. All that adds up to a loss and a poor offensive showing."
"Boutte had a career day, and Maye likes him, but his yards after the catch aren't going to excite anyone. Henry will get his targets, and Stephon Diggs will because he was a major splash in free agency, and that's how things go in the NFL. Yet, two players who didn't see a lot or any action have to be facto"
New England lost 20-13 to the Las Vegas Raiders while being outplayed, with the running game producing only 60 yards. Passing totaled 287 yards as Drake Maye completed 30 of 46 passes (65.2%) with one touchdown and four sacks. Offensive line pass protection and Maye's passing accuracy both need improvement. Offensive Coordinator Josh McDaniels' scheme was described as flawed and may prolong struggles if unchanged. Target distribution showed Kayshon Boutte and Hunter Henry each with eight targets, Stefon/Stephon Diggs and DeMario Douglas with seven, TreVeyon Henderson with six, and others receiving fewer opportunities. Adjustments to blocking, playcalling, and target allocation are needed.
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