Locked On Raiders - Daily Podcast On The Las Vegas Raiders Raiders vs Patriots Week 5 Preview
Oct 8, 2026
Nick Cattles, a longtime sports radio personality and analyst of the New England Patriots, joins the Week 5 preview. They examine Drake Maye’s ball security, Las Vegas’ response to its first loss, and the Raiders’ urgent need for a functional run game. Key battles include Brock Bowers against New England’s defense, vulnerable offensive lines, rookie cornerback Hezekiah Masses, and the strategies that could decide the matchup.
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Raiders Face Their First Adversity Test
- Las Vegas must prove its 3-1 start reflects resilience, not merely an easy emotional high from being undefeated.
- Your Boy Q emphasized avoiding a second loss by responding maturely after Kansas City and handling the early Pacific-time kickoff.
Patriots Injuries Put Drake May Under Pressure
- New England’s receiver injuries could undermine Drake May’s rhythm because Mac Hollins has become one of his most trusted targets.
- Without A.J. Brown and potentially Hollins, May must rely more heavily on tight ends, the run game, and an inconsistent offensive line.
Pressure Drake May Without Blitzing
- Do not assume May has fixed his turnover problems after one win against a depleted Buffalo defense.
- The Raiders should pressure him with their front four while targeting an offensive line that surrendered repeated pressure, especially through Will Campbell.