New England Patriots Clash with Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium

As the New England Patriots prepare to face off against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium, fans are eager to see if their team can turn around a challenging start to the season. The Patriots, coming off a narrow defeat with a score of 21-17 in their last game, have shown they can keep games close but need to find that winning edge.

The Patriots' recent performances have been marked by defensive resilience and an offense seeking consistency. In their previous game against the Saints, despite a shutout loss of 34-0, the defense managed two sacks and forced four three-and-outs. However, turnovers were costly as they gave up three while only managing an average gain of 3 yards per play.

In Week 4 against the Cowboys, New England's defense again showed promise with three sacks and two forced fumbles but ultimately fell short in a lopsided 38-3 loss. The offense struggled to convert on third down with just a 31 percent success rate and turned over the ball three times.

However, there was a glimmer of hope in Week 3 when they secured their first win of the season over the Jets with a scoreline of 15-10. The defense recorded another three sacks and forced six three-and-outs while achieving one safety. Offensively they improved on third-down conversions at 42 percent success rate but still lacked red zone efficiency.

As we look ahead to this matchup at Allegiant Stadium – known for its raucous atmosphere – it will be crucial for New England's offense to maintain possession and capitalize on scoring opportunities while relying on their defense to continue its disruptive form.

Fans can catch this pivotal NFL game scheduled for October 15th at 20:05 UTC. It will be broadcasted live on CBS from Las Vegas' state-of-the-art venue which could play into home-field advantage but also offers an opportunity for New England to showcase resilience away from home turf.