"At first, it looked like they were evenly matched, but that quickly fell apart the longer the game went on. Despite seeming to get into the groove after a rough start, the Patriots' downfall after halftime was noticeable and frustrating. Nothing was working in any phase of the game, which made it easy for the Raiders to do whatever they pleased to steal a win in Foxboro."
"With another home loss on Sunday, it marked the 24th time the Patriots have lost at Gillette Stadium since the 2021 season, which is the most in the entire league during that span. It reiterates the idea that there is no such thing as home-field advantage for them anymore, completely the opposite of what they were known for during the dynasty. Today was the Patriots' 24th home loss since the start of the 2021 NFL season."
Optimism surrounded the Patriots before the Week 1 matchup with the Raiders, and early play suggested a competitive game. The Patriots appeared even with the Raiders at the start, but play deteriorated as the contest progressed. A stronger second-half performance never materialized, and the Patriots struggled in all phases, allowing the Raiders to control play and win in Foxboro. The loss began the Mike Vrabel era on a disappointing note and deepens an ongoing pattern of home struggles. The defeat marked the 24th home loss at Gillette Stadium since 2021, the most in the NFL during that span. Home-field advantage now appears effectively lost.
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