The Las Vegas Raiders suffered their second consecutive loss in humiliating fashion. Last week, a field goal separated the Raiders from the Kansas City Chiefs. This time, the New England Patriots handed them a crushing 45-17 defeat.
The Raiders showed life after tying the score at 7-all with a Brock Bowers touchdown catch and a subsequent extra point. From that point, it was all New England, though. The Patriots built a 21-7 halftime lead and maintained it.
As for more numbers, here are some interesting stats from the Raiders’ Week 5 downfall.
The Raiders surrendered four passing touchdowns
For the second time in three weeks, the Raiders have allowed four passing touchdowns. Luckily, during the first instance, Tyler Shough’s quartet of scoring throws was not enough to carry the New Orleans Saints
to victory.
This time, Drake Maye took advantage of the disorganized Las Vegas defense by completing TD passes to three different receivers, including two to DeMario Douglas. Maye dissected the Raiders by completing 76.4 percent of his throws for 374 yards.
Drake Maye vs. LV (Week 5)
— Daniel Rotman (@daniel_rotman15) October 12, 2026
Favorite All-22 Film (🎬): pic.twitter.com/nmSxBze5Sq
In addition to Maye’s breakout performance this season, Week 5 also marked the second time that the Raiders failed to register an interception.
Brock Bowers has a touchdown catch in three straight games
Bowers and Kirk Cousins have developed some chemistry, connecting on touchdowns. The tight end’s return from a knee injury is welcome news for the Raiders.
However, Bowers’ excellence highlights the inconsistencies of Las Vegas’ wide receiver group. In Week 5, Cody White finished with 44 receiving yards, fewer than what Bowers (110) and running back Ashton Jeanty (50) had.
Brock Bowers is in a tier of his own 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/C4S1wlNTbJ
— NFL Fantasy Football (@NFLFantasy) October 11, 2026
This pattern follows their Week 4 output, wherein Bowers (86), Michael Mayer (82), and Jeanty (68) had more receiving yards than Tre Tucker (44). No one is doubting that Bowers is an imposing presence. But he will need help from the receiving corps to make the Raiders offense more dynamic.
Ashton Jeanty finished with a season low in rushing yards
Jeanty mentioned during the post-game press conference, “Unless I can’t run, jump, or cut, I’m playing.” But after finishing with only 27 rushing yards, the debate hinges on whether it would have been better if the Raiders rested him.
#Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty: "Unless I can't run, jump, or cut, I'm playing. Football is a tough game. You're never gonna play feeling 100%. At the end of the day, I want to go out there and do my best for my teammates."
— Ryan McFadden (@ryanmcfadden_) October 11, 2026
While it’s noble that he has kept himself available by playing through injuries, it has worsened his performance.
The Raiders' defense struggled in Foxborough
Scoring 17 points could be enough to win a football game. But it didn’t help that Las Vegas’ defense allowed 536 total yards, or 8.1 yards per play. Worse yet, Maye gained 10.6 yards per completed pass or more than a first down per reception.
I still believe in Klint Kubiak & the Raiders. We’re onto Buffalo
— Mitchell Renz (@MitchellRenz365) October 12, 2026
Likewise, the Raiders’ six quarterback hits and one sack against the Patriots are both their lowest through the first five games. They would have to regroup, or their season might unravel, because they will face Josh Allen, Matthew Stafford, and Brock Purdy in three of their next four games.
This article originally appeared on Raiders Wire: Crazy and memorable stats from the Raiders vs. Patriots Week 5 game
