The New England Patriots host the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, for a Week 5 regular-season matchup scheduled for Sunday, October 11, at 19:00 CET. The Raiders enter the contest with a 3-1 record looking to rebound from their first loss of the year, while the Patriots sit at 2-2 aiming to protect an undefeated home record.
RTL and DAZN Provide Live Game Coverage
Fans hoping to tune into the matchup can access live coverage through multiple television and digital platforms. The game will broadcast live via RTL and the NFL Game Pass on DAZN. The NFL Game Pass operates as an independent subscription tier on DAZN without requiring a base account, granting viewers access to every regular-season fixture, playoff contest, Super Bowl LXI, NFL RedZone, and NFL Network feeds through full-season, monthly, or weekly payment models.
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Patriots Defensive Backfield Depth Tested by Multiple Injuries
New England enters Sunday facing an extreme personnel crunch in the secondary. Head coach Mike Vrabel confirmed that both starting outside cornerbacks will miss the game. Christian Gonzalez is sidelined with a shoulder injury after failing to practice all week, while Carlton Davis III missed all three training sessions due to a neck issue. Additional defensive back absences include Karon Prunty and Channing Canada with hamstring injuries, alongside offensive contributors Mack Hollins with a calf strain and Reggie Gilliam dealing with ankle and knee trouble.
Hollins leads the team with 15 catches for 209 yards and was officially ruled out following an exit last week against Buffalo, clearing the way for rookie wide receiver Efton Chism III to absorb a heavier snap count. On the injury front’s brighter side, defensive tackle Christian Barmore was upgraded to full participation on Friday following a shoulder concern, providing a major reinforcement for the interior defensive line. Quarterback Drake Maye managed full practices all week with his right shoulder and carries no game designation, while running back Rhamondre Stevenson remains questionable after limited knee participation.
Raiders Travel to Foxborough With Offensive Line Returns and Running Back Uncertainty
Las Vegas arrives in significantly better overall health despite a notable late-week development in the offensive backfield. Running back Ashton Jeanty appeared on the injury report with a foot and ankle problem, progressing from a full participant on Wednesday to limited on Thursday before missing Friday’s session entirely. If Jeanty cannot suit up, rookie Mike Washington is slated to take the opening snaps.
The Raiders ruled out wide receiver Jalen Nailor due to a concussion and guard Trey Zuhn III with a knee injury. Offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak confirmed that wide receiver Dont’e Thornton Jr. will not be activated from the injured reserve despite practicing fully. Meanwhile, tight end Brock Bowers recovered from a knee issue with full practices on Thursday and Friday, and guard Jackson Powers-Johnson returns from a groin injury to reclaim his starting right guard position.
Broadcast Channels and Viewing Details
Viewers can watch the game through official linear and digital channels. The broadcast lineup includes RTL for television audiences and the NFL Game Pass on DAZN for digital streaming subscribers worldwide.
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