Raiders spoil the first game of the Vrabel era, taking down the Patriots at Gillette

Raiders spoil the first game of the Vrabel era, taking down the Patriots at Gillette

The Raiders spoiled the first game of the Mike Vrabel era Sunday afternoon, taking down the Patriots 20-13 in the season opener at Gillette Stadium. Geno Smith had 362 yards passing (24-34) for Vegas, with one touchdown and one interception. Brock Bowers and Jakobi Myers combined for 200 yards receiving. Drake Maye finished with 287 yards passing (30-46), with one touchdown and one interception for New England. Kayshon Boutte had 103 yards receiving on six catches. Harold Landry III had 2.5 sacks for the defense. The Pats play at Miami next Sunday.