Patriots Host Raiders in Week 5 NFL Matchup at Gillette Stadium

The New England Patriots host the Las Vegas Raiders in an NFL Week 5 game on October 11, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, with both teams seeking momentum after strong starts and recent wins.

According to FOX Sports, the Patriots entered at 2-2 after a 29-26 victory over Buffalo, while the Raiders arrived at 3-1. CBS broadcast the game nationally, according to Patriots.com, with local streaming options available.

According to FOX Sports, New England averaged 16.2 points per game and allowed 19.3 through four games. The Patriots also carried a minus-5 turnover margin, while Las Vegas had a plus-3 margin.

According to Patspulpit.com, protecting the football was a major focus for New England because the Raiders had recorded nine takeaways through four games. The Patriots had given the ball away 10 times during that span.

Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel highlighted Las Vegas tight end Brock Bowers, who had 16 catches for 202 yards and two touchdowns according to FOX Sports.

"What he does at his size, the speed, the route craft, and being able to catch at the catch point — he’s like a big slot receiver," said Mike Vrabel, Patriots head coach.

Vrabel also discussed Bowers' ability to create mismatches as New England prepared for the Raiders offense. The Raiders offense featured quarterback Kirk Cousins, who was seeking to continue a strong start to the season.

"He has downfield speed, he runs outward breaking routes, he runs routes like a receiver, but then also he’s got the ability to double guys up inside," said Mike Vrabel, Patriots head coach.

According to FOX Sports, Drake Maye had thrown for 854 yards with four touchdowns and seven interceptions entering the game. His best performance came in the win over Buffalo, when he completed 22 of 37 passes for 269 yards and three touchdowns.

The Raiders offense also relied on Bowers and running back Ashton Jeanty. FOX Sports reported Jeanty led Las Vegas with 264 rushing yards on 78 carries through the opening four games.

Patriots.com reported that the matchup included a halftime ceremony honoring the 2001 Super Bowl championship team, with Adam Vinatieri receiving his Pro Football Hall of Fame Ring of Excellence during the event.