As the Patriots prepare for their Week 5 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium, executing the plan will be key with so many starters out this week, especially on defense. Guys will need to step and play beyond their abilities. Expect the Patriots to make some philosophical changes this week as a result. Here is the complete gameplan breakdown. Offense 1. Slide protection to Maxx Crosby’s side:…

Kickoff: The Patriots return to Gillette Stadium for a crucial matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. With a few key pieces missing on defense, coaching and situational football will be big keys for the Patriots today as they try to navigate around playing without half of their secondary and their starting fullback being out against a much improved Raiders team. A Raiders team that enters the game at 3-1 and…

When the Las Vegas Raiders travel to Foxborough to take on the New England Patriots, the game will be decided by individual matchups across the field. With key defensive players like Christian Gonzalez out due to injury, both coaching staffs must rely on scheme adjustments and playmakers who are healthy and ready to produce. Here are five individual player matchups to watch in this game. 1. TE Brock Bowers vs….