The Patriots once traded Jimmy Garoppolo. They didn’t try to re-sign Jakobi Meyers.
Garoppolo and Meyers have the Raiders off to a fast start against their former team.
Las Vegas leads 10-0 after Garoppolo’s 12-yard touchdown throw to Meyers with 12:22 remaining until halftime.
The Raiders settled for a red zone field goal after stalling at the New England 6 on their first drive with Daniel Carlson connecting from 25 yards. They reached the New England 18 on their second drive before Davante Adams was blown up by Jabrill Peppers on a legal hit, and the ball popped into the air and was picked by Jahlani Tavai.
The Patriots were outgained 125 yards to minus-2 in the first quarter.