Patriots defeat Raiders 45-17 in Week 5 matchup

The New England Patriots routed the Las Vegas Raiders 45-17 on Sunday at Gillette Stadium, moving to a 3-2 record in Week 5. Quarterback Drake Maye completed 26 of 34 passes for 374 yards, four passing touchdowns and a rushing score, finishing with a passer rating of 150.9.

The Patriots opened with a five-play, 55-yard drive that ended in a touchdown, and added scores on subsequent drives, including a 31-yard pass to rookie tight end Eli Raridon and a 34-yard run by Maye. Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels’ scheme averaged 8.1 yards per play, converting 29 first downs and succeeding on key third- and fourth-down situations.

Wide receiver DeMario Douglas, who was activated after missing the previous game, caught two touchdowns, while Romeo Doubs and undrafted rookie Efton Chism III also contributed multiple receptions. Rookie tight end Kyle Williams recorded a 49-yard touchdown, finishing with a team-leading 91 receiving yards.

On the offensive line, right guard Ben Brown stepped in after injuries to Greg Van Roten and Mike Onwenu, while left tackle Will Campbell left the game with a knee injury, prompting rookie Caleb Lomu to take over the blind-side position.

Running back Rhamondre Stevenson added 64 rushing yards on 13 carries and a short-range touchdown, despite later exiting the game with an injury. Backup running back Corey Kiner recorded 59 scrimmage yards.

For the Raiders, quarterback Kirk Cousins completed 19 of 28 passes for 243 yards and one touchdown. The Raiders struggled on third down (5 of 13) and in the red zone (2 of 3). Rookie wide receiver Brock Bowers led New England’s receiving with eight catches for 110 yards and a touchdown.

Defensively, the Patriots recorded multiple sacks, including a fourth-quarter sack by Elijah Ponder, his fourth consecutive game with a sack. The Raiders were limited to 2.1 yards per rushing attempt.