Drake Maye threw for 374 yards and four touchdowns on October 11, 2026, leading the New England Patriots to a 45-17 blowout win over the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium as the team improved to 3-2 on the season.
The New England offense racked up 536 total yards of offense against a Las Vegas defense that struggled to find answers in Foxborough. New England averaged 8.1 yards per play, converting 6-of-12 on third down, 2-of-2 on fourth down, and 4-of-5 in the red zone.
Drake Maye and New England Offense Overwhelm Las Vegas
The visiting team traveled east looking to recover from a previous defeat against the Kansas City Chiefs, but an early call set off a downward spiral from which they could not recover. Under head coach Klint Kubiak, the Las Vegas squad found themselves unable to sustain drives, preventing their defense from getting adequate rest.
Even without deep threat targets A.J. Brown and Mack Hollins, the Patriots operated at a high level under offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.
With Hollins sidelined by a calf injury that landed him on injured reserve ahead of kickoff, the wide receiver room stepped up collectively.
Kirk Cousins and Raiders Struggle to Sustain Offense
Vrabel added that Bowers runs routes like a receiver while maintaining the ability to challenge defenders inside.
Shorthanded Defenses Face Key Injuries
Both teams dealt with personnel losses during the matchup.
Edge rusher Elijah Ponder stepped up with two sacks and three quarterback hits, while cornerback Kindle Vildor added four tackles, a pass deflection, and a forced fumble.
The Patriots also absorbed new injuries on the line.
Mike Vrabel Turns Attention Toward the New York Jets
Following the lopsided victory, Vrabel emphasized that the team must quickly turn to its next opponent within the division. New England is scheduled to host the New York Jets next week at Gillette Stadium.
Not last week doesn’t matter.
Mike Vrabel, New England Patriots head coach
Vrabel noted that the team still has work to do regarding penalties and execution.
Vrabel concluded by stating, We still have a lot to improve and to clean up,
as the club prepares for its next divisional test.