Getty Images FOXBOROUGH – When the Patriots took the field against the Las Vegas Raiders without their top two starting cornerbacks, Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis III, conventional wisdom suggested the secondary would be ripe for exploitation. Instead, the Patriots defensive unit put on a masterclass in team defense, playing seamlessly “connected” across all three levels to fuel a 45-17 blowout victory at Gillette Stadium. The essence of playing connected…

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….

The Patriots and Raiders meet up for the second straight season in Las Vegas. The Raiders won last season’s match up 30-24.  The Patriots need to win today and there are several match-ups they need to exploit. Here are the five match ups to watch in this game. 1. Trent Brown vs. Maxx Crosby- Crosby is one of the top defensive ends in the NFL. Trent Brown will have his…

The Patriots have a big one this week in Las Vegas. It is a must win game for New England if they want to have any chance of turning this season around.  The Patriots have been historically bad on offense but there is only so much you can do fix it. Simply putting together good drives and finishing them whether it is field goals or touchdowns is what this offense…