By Tashan Reed, Chad Graff and Connor Ennis
Geno Smith completed 24 of 34 passes for 362 yards and a 26-yard touchdown pass to Tre Tucker, and the Las Vegas Raiders’ defense throttled the New England Patriots’ offense in a 20-13 win Sunday in Foxboro, Mass., giving coach Pete Carroll a victory in his return to the NFL.
The Patriots, looking to rebuild under first-year coach Mike Vrabel, were shut down in the second half. Drake Maye threw for 287 yards, but missed on some of his passes. And New England gained only 60 yards rushing.
Las Vegas trailed 10-7 at the half, but a three-yard touchdown run by Ashton Jeanty gave the Raiders the lead for good with 9:39 left in the third quarter. Daniel Carlson added two field goals, from 51 and 40 yards, giving Las Vegas all the points it would need. Andy Borregales kicked a 44-yard field goal with 19 seconds left to draw New England within a score, but it was too late for the Patriots.
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