Take a look at what the Patriots players and coaches had to say ahead of Sunday's matchup.
On the Raiders as a whole:
"The Raiders are a tough team. They've got playmakers all over the field. One of the best tight ends, wide receivers, running backs. It'll be a great challenge for us as a defense." – Patriots LB Robert Spillane
"It's a great football team. They have an organization where they have a lot of guys who play hard on the field." – Patriots CB Marcus Jones
"Obviously, they're going to run the football. They've got a veteran quarterback but a high draft pick here with Jeanty. They've got some good young skill. Bowers is obviously elite. Defensively, it's a veteran group. They have very good specialists. Their punter is excellent. Their field goal kicker is excellent." – Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel
On Head Coach Pete Carroll:
"Pete's one of the best coaches in the history of our league and has done it in pro football for a long time at an elite level. Coached in college football, same thing. Produced wherever he's been. Always has an incredibly difficult defensive perspective. ... He's evolved and I think that's the sign of a great coach. He's evolved what he's done depending on the people that he has." – Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.
On tight end Brock Bowers:
"He's a receiver in a tight end's body. He can catch the ball, he can block, he can make contested catches, he can do everything. That's why he was an All-Pro. He's a good player, one we've got to pay attention to." – Patriots defensive coordinator Terrell Williams
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On running back Ashton Jeanty:
"He can beat you running. He can beat you catching. He's a physical, physical player. You don't see a lot of running backs drafted in the top 10 and for him to go in the top 10, there's a reason for it. He's an every down back. He can catch, he can block, he can run. When you watch him in the preseason, he's just a downhill, hard runner that's going to present a lot of challenges for us." – Patriots defensive coordinator Terrell Williams
On the Raiders' offensive players:
"What terrific young skill players. I mean, Brock Bowers plays like a wide receiver. He's a willing blocker. Jeanty, powerful, fast, continues to move his feet after contact, breaks a lot of tackles. Speed on the outside, savviness with [Jakobi] Meyers. Big physical offensive line. So, that will be a challenge when you talk about that. Geno really does a nice job of taking care of the football. Very good completion percentage, so he knows where he wants to go with the football." – Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel
On expectations of what they'll see from Chip Kelly's offense:
"Chip's offense has expanded and grown. I mean, Chip used to call it on an index card. He had seven plays, and they just were really good at them and they went really fast. So, I think that that's all evolved from the stuff at UCLA, from the stuff at Ohio State, to what he'll do with those skilled players that we mentioned with the Raiders." – Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel
On the Raiders defense:
"Obviously, [Maxx] Crosby jumps out on tape, and they've got some veteran linebackers, some guys that play hard and come up and hit you. I think they're good at what they do. You're going to know that they're going to bring it every play. For us, we've just got to stay ahead of the chains and try to do our best to get off to a good start." – Patriots quarterback Drake Maye
On DE Maxx Crosby:
"No. 98, he's a great player in this league, plays hard, plays with a lot of effort." – Patriots quarterback Drake Maye
"Great player. Definitely earns every bit of respect he's gotten in this league." – Patriots tight end Austin Hooper
"Everybody knows Maxx. Everybody knows him. He's that guy." – Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas
On defensive coordinator Patrick Graham:
"He's a sharp coach. He's a great guy. ... I'm excited for the opportunity to go against his defense in a real situation, not practice." – Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins
On punter AJ Cole:
"I think AJ, man, he's so consistent and he never gets rattled. It doesn't matter what happens in a game for him. When you watch him punt – whether it could've been a block punt or whatever it may be, he comes back the next rep, he just plays his game and he's consistent at what he does. And he's confident. ... I love it, man. He sets the standard for specialists around the league. That's why he's an All-Pro. Got nothing but a lot of respect for the guy." – Patriots special teams coordinator Jeremy Springer
On special teams coordinator Tom McMahon:
"He does a lot of different things and he schemes up very well what you're not good at. It's going to be a challenge." – Patriots special teams coordinator Jeremy Springer
As the Raiders prepare for their Week 1 away game against the New England Patriots, take a look back at photos from their past matchups.
A copy of the program for the Raiders regular season away game against the Boston Patriots at Boston University Field, Friday, November 17, 1961.
A copy of the program for the Raiders regular season home game against the Boston Patriots at Candlestick Park, Saturday, December 9, 1961.
A copy of the program for the Raiders regular season home game against the Boston Patriots at Frank Youell Field, Sunday, September 22, 1963.
A copy of the program for the Raiders regular season home game against the Boston Patriots at Frank Youell Field, Sunday, September 13, 1964.
Oakland Raiders tight end Dave Casper (87) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Schaefer Stadium, Sunday, October 3, 1976.
Oakland Raiders running back Clarence Davis (28) rushes during the Divisional Round home game against the New England Patriots at the Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, Saturday, December 18, 1976.
Oakland Raiders quarterback Ken Stabler (12) looks for a receiver during the Divisional Round home game against the New England Patriots at the Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, Saturday, December 18, 1976.
Oakland Raiders quarterback Ken Stabler (12) rushes for a 1-yard touchdown during the Divisional Round home game against the New England Patriots at the Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, Saturday, December 18, 1976.
Oakland Raiders quarterback Ken Stabler (12) rushes for a 1-yard touchdown during the AFC Divisional Round home playoff game against the New England Patriots at the Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, Saturday, December 18, 1976.
Los Angeles Raider defensive end/defensive tackle Howie Long (32) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Sullivan Stadium, Sunday, September 29, 1985.
Los Angeles Raiders running back/tight end Todd Christensen (46) makes a t-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Sunday, September 29, 1985.
Los Angeles Raiders quarterback Marc Wilson (6) pitches the ball to running back Marcus Allen (32) during the AFC Divisional Round postseason home game against the New England Patriots at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Sunday, January 5, 1986.
Los Angeles Raiders running back Marcus Allen (32) rushes during the AFC Divisional Round postseason home game against the New England Patriots at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Sunday, January 5, 1986.
Los Angeles Raiders linebacker Brad Van Pelt (91) makes a tackle during the AFC Divisional Round postseason home game against the New England Patriots at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Sunday, January 5, 1986.
Los Angeles Raiders defensive back Fulton Walker (41) returns a kick during the AFC Divisional Round postseason home game against the New England Patriots at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Sunday, January 5, 1986.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Tim Brown (81) makes a catch during the preseason home game against the New England Patriots at Stanford Stadium, Friday, August 25, 1995.
Los Angeles Raiders quarterback Steve Beuerlein (7) looks over the defense before the snap during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, December 14, 2008.
Los Angeles Raiders quarterback Steve Beuerlein (7) passes during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Sunday, November 26, 1989.
Oakland Raiders defensive end Aundray Bruce (99) makes a tackle during the preseason home game against the New England Patriots at Stanford Stadium, Friday, August 25, 1995.
Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Roderick Coleman (57) sacks the quarterback during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Network Associates Coliseum, Sunday, November 17, 2002.
Oakland Raiders running back LaMont Jordan (34) rushes during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium, Thursday, September 8, 2005.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Randy Moss (18) makes a catch during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium, Thursday, September 8, 2005.
Oakland Raiders defensive back Chris Carr (23) returns a kick during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium, Thursday, September 8, 2005.
Oakland Raiders running back Justin Fargas (25) rushes during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, December 14, 2008.
Oakland Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski (11) kicks a PAT during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, December 14, 2008.
Oakland Raiders defensive back Gibril Wilson (28) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, December 14, 2008.
Oakland Raiders defensive end Trevor Scott (91) sacks the quarterback during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, December 14, 2008.
Oakland Raiders running back Justin Fargas (25) rushes during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, December 14, 2008.
A look back at the matchups through the years between the Las Vegas Raiders and New England Patriots.
Oakland Raiders tight end Kevin Boss (87) makes a catch during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at O.co Coliseum, Sunday, October 7, 2011.
Oakland Raiders running back Michael Bush (29) rushes for a 1-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at O.co Coliseum, Sunday, October 7, 2011.
Oakland Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell (8) passes during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at O.co Coliseum, Sunday, October 7, 2011.
Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden (20) stiff arms the defender during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at O.co Coliseum, Sunday, October 7, 2011.
Oakland Raiders running back Marcel Reece (45) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium, Sunday, September 21, 2014.
Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Justin Ellis (78) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium, Sunday, September 21, 2014.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Andre Holmes (18) goes up for a catch during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium, Sunday, September 21, 2014.
Oakland Raiders defensive back T.J. Carrie (38) returns a punt during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium, Sunday, September 21, 2014.
Oakland Raiders linebacker NaVorro Bowman (53) makes a tackle during the game against the New England Patriots at Estadio Azteca, Sunday, November 19, 2017, in Mexico City, Mexico.
Oakland Raiders strong safety Karl Joseph (42) makes a tackle during the game against the New England Patriots at Estadio Azteca, Sunday, November 19, 2017, in Mexico City, Mexico.
Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch (24) rushes during the game against the New England Patriots at Estadio Azteca, Sunday, November 19, 2017, in Mexico City, Mexico.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) returns an intercepts during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium, Sunday, September 27, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) goes up for a catch during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium, Sunday, September 27, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) makes a 1-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium, Sunday, September 27, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) passes as Las Vegas Raiders center Rodney Hudson (61) blocks during the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium, Sunday, September 27, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) sacks the quarterback during the preseason home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium, Friday, August 26, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nev.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) runs after making a catch during the preseason home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium, Friday, August 26, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nev.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Chase Garbers (15) receives the snap during the preseason home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium, Friday, August 26, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nev.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98), linebacker Denzel Perryman (52), safety Roderic Teamer (33), cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) and cornerback Tyler Hall (37) make a tackle during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium, Sunday, December 18, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nev.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) lines up before the snap during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium, Sunday, December 18, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nev.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium, Sunday, December 18, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nev.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) breaks up a pass during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium, Sunday, December 18, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nev.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Bilal Nichols (91) and defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) make a tackle during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium, Sunday, October 15, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nev.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) sacks the quarterback during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium, Sunday, October 15, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nev.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) makes a 12-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium, Sunday, October 15, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nev.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Austin Hooper (81) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium, Sunday, October 15, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nev.
