What We Learned: Best and Worst From Patriots’ 20-13 Loss to Raiders
Geno Smith threw for 362 yards and a touchdown while rookie Ashton Jeanty scored his first career touchdown to help the Raiders rally from a halftime deficit.
- On Sunday, September 7, 2025, in Foxborough, Massachusetts, the Las Vegas Raiders opened their season with a 20-13 win over the New England Patriots.
- The Raiders rallied after trailing 10-7 at halftime, boosted by the acquisition of veteran quarterback Geno Smith and a strong defensive effort.
- Geno Smith passed for 362 yards and one touchdown, rookie Ashton Jeanty notched his first NFL rushing touchdown, and defenders Maxx Crosby along with Malcolm Koonce each recorded sacks.
- Las Vegas outscored New England 13-3 in the second half, with rookie kicker Andy Borregales' 44-yard field goal late in the game bringing the Patriots within seven points.
- Pete Carroll earned his first victory as Raiders coach, with the team's balanced offensive and defensive efforts suggesting improved stability and potential for the season.
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Geno Smith opened his stint with the Raiders by throwing for 362 yards and a touchdown, rookie Ashton Jeanty rushed for his first career touchdown and Las Vegas rallied to beat the New England Patriots 20-13 in their season-opener Sunday. Tight end Brock Bowers had five catches for 103 yards before leaving in the fourth quarter with a knee injury. Jakobi Meyers added eight catches for 97 yards. Maxx Crosby and Malcolm Koonce …

Geno Smith passes for 362 yards and TD, Ashton Jeanty adds TD as Raiders thwart Patriots 20-13
Geno Smith threw for 362 yards and a touchdown, rookie Ashton Jeanty rushed for his first career touchdown and the Las Vegas Raiders rallied to beat the New England Patriots 20-13.


Pete Carroll, Geno Smith win their Raiders debut at Patriots
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