Week 3 Raiders v Patriots

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What seemed to be a back and fourth game surprised the Raiders. It was understood that the Patriots made the playoffs last season but coach Billy Baker wasn't impressed with the resume. The Raiders thought they'd go to work early with the run game that seemingly worked all game. Josh Jacobs had 27 rushes for 175 yards and 3 touchdowns. The run game was relevant start to finish. Henry Ruggs had a normal day at best but definitely not to his standards 4 receptions for 97 yards and 1 touchdown. The Raiders really showed resiliency in the fact that they don't have to use Ruggs every game. They can move the ball down field with Pass or Run. Cam Newton really settled in, they have been a lot of questions behind Cam if he should really be a starter in this league. Passing being one of his weaknesses he was 18-28 with 312 yards passing and 3 touchdowns. There was in some instantances Cam forced the throw and that resulted in him getting 3 interceptions. Couple read options really worked for Cam as it always does. Even with age he still seems to get first downs with his legs. Final 38-24 Raiders