A Harsh Welcome. Patriots Learn a Hard Lesson in 20-13 Loss to Raiders

The Mike Vrabel era in New England began with a brutal reality check. A 20-13 season-opening loss to the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium was a lesson that the Patriots still have a long way to go. It was the kind of football that will not fly in New England anymore. The Patriots showed flashes of potential, but ultimately, a lack of discipline and anemic second-half offense sealed their fate.

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