5 things to know for Patriots' regular season opener vs. Raiders

The New England Patriots will face the Las Vegas Raiders in their regular season opener, marking the first home game since 2023. Both teams, led by new coaches Mike Vrabel and Pete Carroll, aim to rebuild after disappointing seasons, with key matchups to watch including the chemistry between Raiders QB Geno Smith and tight end Brock Bowers, the absence of Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez, and the debut of quarterback Drake Maye.

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