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Kirk Cousins and Raiders look to build on fast start against Patriots defense dealing with injuries
Cousins has 11 touchdown passes through four games as Las Vegas faces a Patriots secondary missing multiple starters, including Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis.
The 3-1 Las Vegas Raiders visit the 2-2 New England Patriots on Sunday at 1 p.m. EDT, seeking to rebound from last week's 30-27 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Kirk Cousins has thrown 11 touchdown passes through four games, the fastest pace in his 15-year career, while Patriots quarterback Drake Maye seeks momentum after three touchdown passes in last week's Buffalo win.
The Patriots defense faces significant absences on Friday, with starting cornerbacks Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis ruled out, along with rookie Channing Canada sidelined by injury.
Las Vegas has allowed opponents to score touchdowns on 76.9% of red zone trips, while the Patriots offense has converted just 44.4% of their own red zone opportunities through four games.
New England looks to snap a three-game losing streak to Las Vegas, having lost to the Raiders in 2022, 2023, and 2025 in their recent matchups.