6 winners and losers from Patriots win over Raiders
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Key Points:
- The New England Patriots secured a dominant 45-17 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, improving their season record to 3-2.
- Quarterback Drake Maye delivered a stellar performance, completing 26-of-34 passes for 374 yards and four touchdowns, plus a rushing touchdown, achieving a perfect EPA per drop-back rating.
- Wide receivers Kyle Williams and Efton Chism III stepped up amid injuries, with Williams posting a career-high 91 yards and a touchdown, while Chism led the team in targets and receptions.
- Rookie offensive tackle Caleb Lomu effectively protected Maye despite facing All-Pro Maxx Crosby, contributing to a strong offensive line performance that limited pressure on the quarterback.
- Defensive standouts Elijah Ponder and Milton Williams combined for multiple sacks and pressures, helping generate a 48% pressure rate on the Raiders’ quarterback, Kirk Cousins.
