"The Boston College product forced his way into the Las Vegas backfield consistently. He posted 2.5 sacks, which is the second-most he has had in a game during his seven-year career. He took advantage of inside pressure from Milton Williams in the first quarter, sacking Las Vegas quarterback Geno Smith as he tried to spin away from Williams. He stuck Ashton Jeanty for a tackle for loss on the final play of the first half."
"Boutte continued to showcase his development, logging a productive game on Sunday and building on a strong summer showing. He caught five of his first six targets, including a 24-yarder. Maye was comfortable finding Boutte time after time. Boutte was wide open on a comeback off a play-action, and Maye got the ball to him. Boutte helped set up the Patriots' first scoring drive with a big gain on 3rd-and-10. He led the team in catches, targets, and receiving yards."
Mike Vrabel's Patriots opened the season with a 20-13 home loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. Geno Smith led the Raiders to a close win in Foxborough, and Pete Carroll became the oldest person to coach an NFL game at 73. The New England offense produced another flat performance and the defense suffered notable slip-ups that contributed to the defeat. Harold Landry III recorded 2.5 sacks and consistently pressured the quarterback. Kayshon Boutte emerged as the leading receiver, catching five of his first six targets and leading the team in catches, targets, and receiving yards. Jaylinn Hawkins slipped on a play that allowed a wide-open 26-yard touchdown.
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