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Josh McDaniels can right last season’s biggest wrong vs. the Raiders in Week 5

The former Raiders coach has another chance to get revenge on the team who fired him on Halloween nearly three years ago.

By Sara Marshall · Musket Fire

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 9:00 AM

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The writer argues Josh McDaniels can gain revenge against the Raiders following last season's Week 1 loss.
The New England Patriots enter Week 5 with a 2-2 record after defeating the undefeated Buffalo Bills.
The Las Vegas Raiders head to Foxboro sitting at 3-1 after a recent loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Sara Marshall writes that New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels has an opportunity to avenge last season's loss against his former team, the Las Vegas Raiders, in Week 5. The Patriots enter the matchup with a 2-2 record after defeating the Buffalo Bills, while the Raiders arrive in Foxboro with a 3-1 record.

The writer notes that McDaniels' familiarity with the Raiders roster could aid New England following Las Vegas's 20-13 victory over them last season. Marshall highlights that quarterback Drake Maye will need to replicate his strong play against Buffalo, where he threw three touchdowns, to secure a victory.

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