RAIDERS DEF. PATRIOTS
The New England Patriots opened their 2025 season with a 20-13 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in a hard-fought Week 1 matchup at Gillette Stadium. While the defeat was disappointing, there were plenty of takeaways — and reasons for optimism — as the season moves forward.
In Episode 20 of the Pats Planet Podcast, Scotty B breaks down every angle of this game and why Patriots fans shouldn’t hit the panic button just yet.
What We’ll Cover in Ep. 20
- Week 1 Recap: A full breakdown of how the Patriots came up short – including key plays that shaped the outcome.
- Drake Maye’s Performance:
Maye set career highs in completions (30) and yards (287), but also showed some early-season rust. We’ll dive into what went right, what went wrong, and why his ceiling remains high. - Stefon Diggs’ Patriots Debut:
Diggs caught 6 passes for 57 yards. We’ll analyze what to expect from him going forward - Offensive Line Struggles:
The PFF pass-blocking grades paint a clear picture — Garrett Bradbury shined (85.9), but there were serious issues at right tackle and left guard, especially from Jared Wilson (33.8). What needs to change in the trenches? - Boutte’s Role as a Vertical Threat:
Kayshon Boutte went over 100 yards total and was clearly the best WR on the field for the Patriots week 1. He was used exclusively on routes 10+ yards downfield, proving his value as a field-stretcher. Could his chemistry with Maye take this offense to another level? - Why It’s Too Early to Panic:
One game doesn’t define a season. We’ll explain why this loss could end up being a valuable learning experience for a new Patriots squad with tons of upside.
Final Thoughts
The loss stings, but there are real building blocks here for the Patriots to take into Week 2 and beyond. Check out the latest episode of the Pats Planet Podcast!
Watch the full episode here:
🚨 THE DAY AFTER THE SORROW | Pats Planet Podcast Ep. 20
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