The Las Vegas Raiders' defense turned things around in the second half of Week 1 against the New England Patriots. At the same time, it is also fair to say that defensive coordinator Patrick Graham's unit wasn't tested like it will be from here on out in the 2025 NFL season.
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye was clearly impacted by the Raiders ratcheting up their pass rush in the second half of the season opener. Still, however, he finished with 287 yards through the air on 46 attempts.
In Week 2, the Raiders will welcome their AFC West division rival, the Los Angeles Chargers, to Allegiant Stadium for the second game of a Monday Night Football doubleheader.