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Raiders vs Patriots Week 1: Geno Smith throws for 362 as Carroll era starts with 20-13 win

Raiders vs Patriots Week 1: Geno Smith throws for 362 as Carroll era starts with 20-13 win

The Raiders opened the Pete Carroll era with a 20-13 win over the Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Geno Smith threw for 362 yards, leaning on Brock Bowers before the rookie tight end left with a knee injury. Drake Maye showed poise in his Patriots debut under new coach Mike Vrabel. Rookie back Ashton Jeanty scored his first TD despite a tough day on the ground.

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