Raiders open season with 20‑13 road victory over Patriots
Foxborough, Mass. (KYMA, KECY) - In the 2025 NFL season opener, the Las Vegas Raiders secured a 20‑13 victory over the New England Patriots, delivering a strong debut performance under new leadership head coach Pete Carroll.
in Carroll's first game with the Raiders, the team got off to a promising start, as quarterback Geno Smith threw for 362 yards on 24-of-34 passing, connecting for one touchdown and an interception. Rookie running back Ashton Jeanty capped a key third-quarter drive with his first career rushing touchdown, pushing Las Vegas ahead for good.
The Raiders’ defense provided stout resistance, limiting the Patriots’ rushing game to a mere 60 yards and delivering timely stops. Linebacker Devin White stood out with 11 tackles, while fellow veterans Jamal Adams and Germaine Pratt also stepped up.
Tight end Brock Bowers emerged as a bright spot for Vegas, hauling in five catches for 103 yards before exiting in the fourth quarter due to a knee injury. The team's kicking game contributed as well, with Daniel Carlson knocking through two field goals to help seal the win.
The Raiders outscored the Patriots 13‑3 in the second half, ultimately prevailing in this closely contested opener.
Braves claim $4M reliever off waivers from Dodgers — brother of Atlanta's most-hated rival
The Atlanta Braves are just trying to make it to the end of the regular season after the worst one they have had in several years. The Braves are expected to make numerous changes to the roster next season, and some moves are already underway with waiver additions. Additionally, manager Brian Snitker is expected to retire at the end of the season.
“Because of that consistent recent success, Snit would normally be afforded a ‘mulligan’ year—even though going from the second-best preseason World Series odds to possibly the third-best odds of winning the draft lottery is a pretty serious mulligan,” Bleacher Report’s Kerry Miller wrote. “At 69, though, he's already the oldest manager in the National League by a several-year margin and was likely to retire at the end of this season, which is the last one in his current contract.”
The Braves are still adding to the team this season, focusing mostly on pitching, as Atlanta has struggled to keep players healthy. On Sunday, they claimed Alexis Diaz off waivers.
“The Braves have claimed Alexis Diaz off waivers from the Dodgers, according to David O’Brien of The Athletic. Atlanta has space available on its 40-man roster, so no corresponding move is necessary to bring Diaz into the organization,” MLBtraderumors.com’s Nick Deeds wrote.
Diaz was just released by the defending World Series Champion Dodgers earlier in the week.
“The Dodgers announced that they have selected the contract of catcher Ben Rortvedt, a move that was previously reported. In corresponding moves, they optioned infielder Alex Freeland and designated right-hander Alexis Díaz for assignment,” MLBtraderumors.com’s Darragh McDonald wrote.
