Watching the New England Patriots face off against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1's game today
New England Patriots and Las Vegas Raiders Set to Clash in Season Opener
The 2025 NFL season is upon us, and it all kicks off with a bang as the New England Patriots host the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, September 7.
In a series of coaching changes, Mike Vrabel takes the helm for the Patriots, while Pete Carroll returns to head coaching duties for the Raiders. The Raiders haven't tasted victory on the road against the Patriots since 1994, a fact that may weigh heavily on their minds as they step onto the hallowed turf of Gillette Stadium. The Patriots, for their part, are slight favourites to win Week 1, with a line of plus 2.5.
The Patriots have bolstered their defence with the additions of Milton Williams, Robert Spillane, and Harold Landry. On the offensive side, Stefon Diggs, a new receiver, is expected to draw attention, while Drake Maye will make his first career Week 1 start as the second-year quarterback. The Patriots' roster features 27 new players, making them tied for the third-most in the NFL heading into the 2025 season.
The Raiders, meanwhile, have a new quarterback in Geno Smith, and a flashy new running back in Ashton Jeanty, who was drafted sixth overall.
Fans can catch all the action from start to finish on WBZ-TV, with Spero Dedes and Adam Archuleta providing commentary, and Aditi Kinkhabwala offering analysis from the sidelines. For those outside the New England market, the game can be streamed on either Paramount or NFL (with a subscription required).
Both teams, the Patriots and the Raiders, had disappointing 4-13 seasons in the previous year. The Patriots were listed as the favourite in 11 games when the schedule was first released, after being favoured in zero games throughout the 2024 NFL season. The Patriots have a record of 18-16-1 against the Raiders during the regular season, but the Raiders have won the last two meetings.
For those looking for more news and notes on Sunday's game, you can find them here. To watch New England Patriots games during the 2025 season, you can stream them live on Paramount+ when they air on CBS, as many Patriots games, including local and primetime matchups, are available there. Availability depends on your local area, so checking local listings is advised. The game will be aired locally on WBZ-TV at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, September 7.
