The New England Patriots placed leading receiver Mack Hollins on injured reserve Saturday due to a calf injury. Summary from publisher descriptions · Yardbarker
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2026 regular season · completed games only (latest: Week 5)Record2-24 games
Points for6530th of 32
Points against776th of 32
Point diff-1220th of 32
Off. EPA/play ?−.04923rd of 32
Def. EPA/play ?−.00713th of 32
Off. success43.2%18th of 32
Def. success42.1%10th of 32
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Same story = outlets reporting the same development · Related = other angles1 outlet + 2 relatedDrake Maye throws for 160 yards and two TDs in first half as Patriots roll over Raiders
Reports of Drake Maye's demise were greatly exaggerated. Summary from publisher descriptions · ProFootballTalk
1 outlet + 2 relatedInactives Analysis: Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson, DT Christian Barmore active for Sunday's game vs. Raiders
Barmore (shoulder) returns after a one-game absence in Sunday's Week 5 matchup at Gillette Stadium. Summary from publisher descriptions · New England Patriots official
1 outlet + 1 relatedJosh McDaniels just got more motivation to get Patriots the win over the Raiders
Las Vegas replaced him with Josh McDaniels anyway. Summary from publisher descriptions · Yardbarker
Pats Pulpit
SB Nation team blog- Patriots vs. Raiders live updates: Score, news, discussion for NFL Week 5
For the New England Patriots, Sunday will be a day of celebration. Wearing their red throwbacks in front of the Gillette Stadium crowd, they will honor the 2021 Super Bowl champions as a whole as well as recent Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Adam Vinatieri individually.
Read at Pats Pulpit → - Patriots vs. Raiders game day roster for Week 5
The New England Patriots are short-handed for their Week 5 game against the Las Vegas Raiders, but they also received some positive news ahead of Sunday’s contest: the seven players listed as questionable on Friday’s final injury report are all good to go. That includes running…
Read at Pats Pulpit → - Patriots inactives for NFL Week 5 vs. Raiders
When the New England Patriots released their final injury report of the week on Friday, they had ruled out four of the then-six cornerbacks on their active roster. A fifth was listed as questionable.
Read at Pats Pulpit → - Patriots rooting guide for NFL Week 5
The New England Patriots will try to kick-start their first win streak of the season on Sunday. Hosting the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium, they hope to add a second straight victory after beating the Bills last week.
Read at Pats Pulpit → - Sunday Patriots Notes: Efton Chism earning Drake Maye’s trust
The New England Patriots will look to build their first winning streak of the 2026 season. To do so, they will have to take down the 3-1 Raiders back at Gillette Stadium.
Read at Pats Pulpit → - 3 things the Patriots have to do to beat the Raiders
The New England Patriots are back in the playoff picture following their upset win over the Buffalo Bills. In order to not just stay there but solidify its position, the team of head coach Mike Vrabel will need to make it back-to-back wins on Sunday: a victory over the Las Vegas…
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- Patriots fans believe playoffs remain possible
Following the New England Patriots 29-26 upset victory over the Buffalo Bills last weekend, head coach Mike Vrabel labeled his team as “back in the race.” After dropping two of their first three games — including being on the wrong side of a 35-6 blowout loss to the Jacksonville…
Read at Pats Pulpit → - Patriots vs. Raiders live stream, kickoff time, TV channels for NFL Week 5
After improving to 2-2 with a win in Buffalo last week, the New England Patriots are now. looking for their first win streak of the year and to move beyond .500. In order to accomplish those goals they will have to beat one of the surprise teams of the season so far, the 3-1 Las…
Read at Pats Pulpit → - What Patriots roster moves ahead of Raiders game mean for Week 5 and beyond
The New England Patriots’ active roster underwent several modifications on the eve of the team’s Week 5 game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Wide receiver Mack Hollins and fullback Reggie Gilliam were both placed on injured reserve, with safety and special teamer Brenden Schooler…
Read at Pats Pulpit → - Patriots updated roster and depth chart for 2026 regular season
The New England Patriots’ regular season is underway, which also means that their roster and practice squad will undergo near-constant change. For reference, between the opener and regular season finale alone last season, the eventual conference champions made 102 different…
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Yardbarker
Patriots feed- Patriots Injury Updates: Six Players Are Sidelined Ahead Of Raiders Match
Currently, the New England Patriots are preparing for their week five game against the Las Vegas Raiders. The Patriots do have a problem going into the game on Sunday: six players cannot play due to injury.
Read at Yardbarker → - Three key matchups to watch in NFL Week 5 games
Here are three potentially significant individual matchups that will be taking place in Sunday's and Monday's games.
Read at Yardbarker → - 'It Was Scary': Patriots WR Shares Major Difference About Life Under Bill Belichick vs. Mike Vrabel
Mike Vrabel is now charged with leading the New England Patriots to their glory days, which came during Bill Belichick’s tenure as head coach. According to Patriots WR DeMario Douglas, who has played for both coaches, there is a clear difference in how Vrabel and Belichick coach.
Read at Yardbarker → - Patriots place WR Mack Hollins (calf) on injured reserve
The New England Patriots placed leading receiver Mack Hollins on injured reserve Saturday due to a calf injury. Hollins is required to miss at least four games.
Read at Yardbarker → - Patriots Place Mack Hollins, Reggie Gilliam On IR
The injuries keep piling up for the Patriots, who are placing wide receiver Mack Hollins and fullback Reggie Gilliam on IR, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.
Read at Yardbarker → - 'Josh McDaniels Inherited a Playoff Team and Tore It Apart': NFL Veteran & Ex-Raiders Star Rips Into Patriots OC
Rich Bisaccia took the Raiders to the playoffs as an interim coach in 2021. Las Vegas replaced him with Josh McDaniels anyway.
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- The Raiders Face a Quarterback at War With Himself
For the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday in Foxborough comes down to one question: which Drake Maye shows up for the New England Patriots? Drake Maye is the whole argument.
Read at Yardbarker → - Las Vegas Raiders get both good and bad news just days before their matchup against the New England Patriots
The Las Vegas Raiders will play the New England Patriots on Sunday, and both teams are dealing with injuries. The Las Vegas Raiders enter Sunday’s matchup against the New England Patriots with good and bad news on the injury report.
Read at Yardbarker → - Raiders at Patriots Final Score Predictions: Can Las Vegas keep their hot start going as New England looks to build on a huge win?
The Las Vegas Raiders are trying to improve to 4-1 while the New England Patriots look to continue their momentum after beating the Buffalo Bills. The Las Vegas Raiders and New England Patriots will meet in Week 5.
Read at Yardbarker → - Patriots icon Rodney Harrison shares Tom Brady warning for Mike Vrabel ahead of Raiders game
An interesting storyline related to this coming Sunday's game between the 3-1 Las Vegas Raiders and the 2-2 New England Patriots at New England's Gillette Stadium involves the relationship between Brady and Vrabel.
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New England Patriots official
Official team news- Week 5 Inactives: Raiders at Patriots
The New England Patriots and Las Vegas Raiders announce the following inactive players ahead of their NFL Week 5 game on October 11, 2026.
Read at New England Patriots official → - Inactives Analysis: Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson, DT Christian Barmore active for Sunday's game vs. Raiders
Barmore (shoulder) returns after a one-game absence in Sunday's Week 5 matchup at Gillette Stadium.
Read at New England Patriots official → - Patriots to Honor Adam Vinatieri During Halftime Ceremony on Sunday, October 11 Against Raiders
The New England Patriots will celebrate Adam Vinatieri's induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame during a halftime ceremony on Sunday, October 11 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Ceremony will be streamed live on Patriots.com.
Read at New England Patriots official → - How to Watch and Stream Sunday's Patriots Game Against the Raiders | NFL Week 5
Complete broadcast information for this week's game between the New England Patriots and the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 1 PM ET.
Read at New England Patriots official → - Roster Analysis: Patriots place Mack Hollins and Reggie Gilliam on injured reserve in a flurry of roster moves ahead of Sunday's game vs. the Raiders
Special-teams ace Brenden Schooler and CB Kindle Vildor were added to the 53-man roster.
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MassLive Patriots
Local beat coverage- Patriots tackle Will Campbell suffers injury to same knee that hobbled him in 2025
Will Campbell suffered an injury to the same knee that caused him to miss time last season
Read at MassLive Patriots → - MassLive Pregame Show: 2001 memories, how will the Patriots fare against the Raiders and more
Nostalgia is at a high at Gillette Stadium Sunday.
Read at MassLive Patriots → - Live Coverage: Drake Maye, Hunter Henry connect as Patriots enter halftime with 20-7 lead
Can the Patriots use their Week 4 momentum and some 2001 championship memories to their advantage against the Raiders?
Read at MassLive Patriots → - 5 Things to Watch: Who steps up at receiver as Patriots face Raiders?
Which receiver do you expect to step up Sunday?
Read at MassLive Patriots → - Matt Vautour: How the 2001 Patriots, who'll be honored Sunday, changed Boston forever
The Patriots entered Super Bowl XXXVI as 14-point underdogs, but their win cracked open an era of hope New England had never known.
Read at MassLive Patriots → - Some Things I Think I Think: Full review of Red Sox’ training, medical staff needed
Random thoughts about (mostly) sports topics.
Read at MassLive Patriots → MassLive Patriots: 3 betting previews
- Patriots vs. Raiders final betting preview: Experts release model projections, DraftKings odds
Final Patriots vs. Raiders preview: Our model projects a 25-20 New England win.
Read at MassLive Patriots → - Patriots host Raiders at Gillette: Which DraftKings player props does the model like?
Patriots host the Raiders Sunday at Gillette. We compare DraftKings odds for Maye, Stevenson, Henderson, Doubs and Henry to model projections.
Read at MassLive Patriots → - Early data projections expect Pats momentum to continue vs. Raiders: Expert and Polymarket predictions
Patriots are looking to get back above .500 against the Raiders in Week 5. Compare Polymarket odds, Patriots -3.5 spread lines, and 25-20 score projections.
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- Patriots vs. Raiders final betting preview: Experts release model projections, DraftKings odds
- Karen Guregian: No room for letdowns as Patriots turn attention to the Raiders
A manageable stretch of upcoming games against the Raiders, Jets and Dolphins offers a chance to turn one big win into real momentum.
Read at MassLive Patriots → - Karen Guregian: Robert Kraft reflects on the season that changed Patriots history
As the team honors Adam Vinatieri's Hall of Fame induction, Robert Kraft reflects on how the 2001 championship run united a grieving nation and launched a dynasty.
Read at MassLive Patriots → - Patriots mailbag: Can Drake Maye protect the ball against the Raiders?
Drake Maye and the Patriots carry momentum from their Bills upset into a matchup against a Raiders defense leading the NFL in takeaways.
Read at MassLive Patriots → - Patriots takeaways: Christian Gonzalez, Carlton Davis ruled out
Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis missed all Patriots practices this week, leaving New England dangerously thin at cornerback heading into Sunday's game.
Read at MassLive Patriots → - Patriots receiver caught game-winner after stealing reps with Drake Maye
Efton Chism III spent months arriving early and staying late to build chemistry with Drake Maye. Against Buffalo, that investment produced a game-winning one-handed touchdown catch.
Read at MassLive Patriots → - Matt Vautour: George Steinbrenner would never have stood for this
A decade and a half without a title would have meant multiple firings under the Boss. Under Hal, it means business as usual.
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Musket Fire (FanSided)
Team blog- Maxx Crosby might force the Patriots to rethink their trade decision in Week 5
With the trade deadline right around the corner, the Patriots will need to decide if Maxx Crosby will be on their radar.
Read at Musket Fire (FanSided) → - Patriots' rookie Gabe Jacas is already getting on the NFL's radar ahead of Week 5
The future looks bright for Gabe Jacas, the Former Fighting Illini edge rusher, who's already getting deserved recognition. He needs the strong coaching he's getting from Mike Vrabel, and the result will be sacks for the New England Patriots.
Read at Musket Fire (FanSided) → - Josh McDaniels just got more motivation to get Patriots the win over the Raiders
The Patriots' play-caller is about to face his old team (again), and it sounds like they're ready to make him remember this game.
Read at Musket Fire (FanSided) → - Patriots hope to avoid breaking Mike Vrabel's current record after more injuries
The injury bug is alive and well in New England, and it doesn't look good for their immediate and long-term outlook this season.
Read at Musket Fire (FanSided) → - Patriots could turn to rookie Eli Raridon to replace what Mack Hollins does best
With Mack Hollins battling a calf injury, Patriots rookie Eli Raridon could be the perfect candidate to take on a bigger role in Week 5.
Read at Musket Fire (FanSided) → - Patriots must do one thing to avoid a Maxx Crosby nightmare in Week 5
With the New England Patriots about to face Maxx Crosby's Raiders, Drake Maye's mobility might be the key to keeping the offense ahead of the sticks.
Read at Musket Fire (FanSided) → Musket Fire (FanSided): 2 betting previews (Week 4)
- 4 bold predictions that could dictate the Patriots' Week 5 fate vs. the Raiders
The Patriots are favored over the 3-1 Raiders in a crucial Week 5 matchup.
Read at Musket Fire (FanSided) → - Patriots' odds in Week 4 just dropped big-time after Friday's injury update
The New England Patriots play the Buffalo Bills in Week 4, and they'll have to do so without two of their best players.
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- 4 bold predictions that could dictate the Patriots' Week 5 fate vs. the Raiders
- Drake Maye's offensive line has led to more problems for the Patriots' quarterback
New England Patriot Nation should expect Drake Maye to continue to experience tough times unless and until the team's personnel operation, which failed in the offseason to add better O-line players, makes a trade or two now to remedy the situation.
Read at Musket Fire (FanSided) → - Russell Wilson said what Patriots haters were afraid to admit about Drake Maye
Former quarterback Russell Wilson gave Drake Maye his stamp of approval, and he thinks the New England Patriots star is finally back on track.
Read at Musket Fire (FanSided) → - Drake Maye might be in more trouble vs. Maxx Crosby than Patriots fans expect
The Patriots' offensive line is set to face one of the biggest threats to their quarterback this season.
Read at Musket Fire (FanSided) → - Raiders' head coach just avoided Bills' big Drake Maye mistake before Patriots' game
The Bills went into their Week 4 matchup against the Patriots, overlooking what a Drake Maye comeback could look like at in their new stadium.
Read at Musket Fire (FanSided) → - Patriots have chance to end 6-year-long drought with a win over the Raiders
The Patriots can flip the script from last season by setting a different record this year, starting with a win over the Raiders in Week 5.
Read at Musket Fire (FanSided) → - Christian Gonzalez's Week 5 absence can prove costly against Klint Kubiak's offense
With New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez likely missing the clash with the Raiders, Kirk Cousins could be looking at another strong game.
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Around the NFL
From league outlets- Drake Maye throws for 160 yards and two TDs in first half as Patriots roll over Raiders
Reports of Drake Maye's demise were greatly exaggerated.
Read at ProFootballTalk → - Patriots vs. Raiders live updates: Score, news, discussion for NFL Week 5
The Patriots are trying to start a win streak on Sunday.
Read at Yahoo Sports → - Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson questionable to return after suffering ankle injury vs. Raiders
Henderson is questionable to return.
Read at Yahoo Sports → - Patriots OT Will Campbell suffers knee injury vs. Raiders, questionable to return
Campbell is questionable to return.
Read at Yahoo Sports → - Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty active against Patriots
Raiders starting running back Ashton Jeanty (ankle/foot) will play against the Patriots after being listed as questionable.
Read at ESPN → - NFL Week 5 arrivals: Maxx Crosby, Craig Woodson honor New England legends
NFL stars continue to turn game-day arrivals into their own weekly fashion showcase.
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- Raiders vs. Patriots odds, picks, NFL Week 5 predictions, spread, line: Start time, betting preview, best bets
Here's everything bettors need to know for Raiders vs. Patriots in NFL Week 5 action
Read at CBS Sports → - Patriots game day roster: Rhamondre Stevenson good to go against uneven Raiders run defense
A look at the Patriots’ game day roster for Sunday.
Read at Yahoo Sports → - NFL Week 5 upset alert: Why these five favorites could easily lose, including the Patriots
After accurately identifying three major upsets last week, we examine five more for Week 5
Read at CBS Sports → - Patriots place veteran WR Mack Hollins on IR with calf injury
The Patriots placed veteran wide receiver Mack Hollins on injured reserve Saturday with a calf injury.
Read at ESPN → - Patriots to honor the 2001 Super Bowl team: Can the 2026 squad learn from them?
Robert Kraft talked about the similarities between the two teams as he prepares to honor the 25th anniversary of the Patriots' first championship.
Read at ESPN → - Bills’ Max Hairston apologizes for snubbing reporters after loss to Patriots
Buffalo Bills cornerback Max Hairston wasn’t going to let one bad day spoil the next.
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