Patriots Host Raiders for Week 5 Matchup in Foxborough

New England will host Las Vegas at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Sunday, October 11, 2026, for a Week 5 NFL matchup scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. ET. According to CBS News, the Patriots enter the game at 2-2 after upsetting the Buffalo Bills, while the Raiders arrive with a 3-1 record.

The game will feature several tributes to New England's championship history. The Patriots plan to wear their red Pat Patriot uniforms, and the organization will honor the team that won Super Bowl XXXVI in 2001 before kickoff.

At halftime, former Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri will receive his Pro Football Hall of Fame Ring of Excellence. Vinatieri entered the Hall of Fame over the summer, according to CBS News.

The matchup also revisits last season's opening contest between the teams, when New England lost at home to Las Vegas. The Patriots subsequently won the Super Bowl, while the Raiders finished the season with the NFL's worst record, CBS News reported.

Las Vegas has drawn attention during the opening weeks of the season with veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins starting ahead of Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall draft pick. The Raiders won their first three games before losing to the Kansas City Chiefs last week.

New England's recent victory over Buffalo followed a difficult loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Patriots are now favored to win at home, according to the game preview published by CBS News, which cited CBS Sports' assessment of the matchup.

The broadcast will air on WBZ-TV in the Boston market and KLAS-TV in the Las Vegas market. Kevin Harlan will provide play-by-play commentary, Trent Green will serve as the color analyst, and Melanie Collins will report from the sideline.

Pregame coverage on WBZ-TV will begin at 11:30 a.m. ET in the Boston area. After the game, WSBK-TV, also known as myTV38, will carry Patriots 5th Quarter, featuring reaction and analysis, along with news conferences involving Mike Vrabel and Drake Maye.

Viewers in eligible markets can stream the game through the Paramount+ app, according to CBS News. Out-of-market viewing options include NFL+, NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube and YouTube TV, and Hulu + Live TV.

New England's upcoming schedule includes a home game against the New York Jets on Sunday, October 18, followed by a Thursday night road matchup against the Chicago Bears on October 22. The Patriots are also scheduled to face the Miami Dolphins, Green Bay Packers, and Detroit Lions in subsequent weeks, with the Detroit game set to take place in Munich, Germany, on November 15.

The Patriots have a bye in Week 11 before traveling to face the Los Angeles Chargers on November 29. Their remaining schedule also includes games against the Buffalo Bills, Minnesota Vikings, Kansas City Chiefs, New York Jets, Denver Broncos, and Miami Dolphins, according to the schedule published by CBS News.