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Passive Raiders Defense Leads to Big Maye Day
Maye threw for 270 yards and three touchdowns as the Raiders missed tackles and pressure all game, coaches said.
On Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye led a 45-17 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders in Foxborough, Mass., completing 26 of 34 passes for 374 yards and four touchdowns.
Previously allowing 202.8 passing yards per game through four weeks, the Raiders' young secondary ranked among the league's top defenses before the New England matchup exposed defensive vulnerabilities.
Cornerback Darien Porter recorded seven tackles and two pass breakups against the Patriots, providing a bright spot for the Raiders despite the defensive collapse.
This Sunday, Las Vegas faces the Buffalo Bills and dual-threat quarterback Josh Allen, who recently passed for 210 yards and rushed for 121 against the Los Angeles Rams.
Raiders Coach Klint Kubiak emphasized the need for defensive discipline to contain Allen, noting the quarterback's "great instincts to know when to run" as Las Vegas prepares for the versatile offense.