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3 reasons the Las Vegas Raiders will beat the Patriots in Week 3

By Brad Weiss

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 21: Tight end Darren Waller #83 of the Las Vegas Raiders runs for yardage against cornerback Marshon Lattimore #23 of the New Orleans Saints during the second half of the NFL game at Allegiant Stadium on September 21, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Saints 34-24. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 21: Tight end Darren Waller #83 of the Las Vegas Raiders runs for yardage against cornerback Marshon Lattimore #23 of the New Orleans Saints during the second half of the NFL game at Allegiant Stadium on September 21, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Saints 34-24. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /
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Raiders star TE Darren Waller (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Raiders star TE Darren Waller (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

The Las Vegas Raiders travel East to take on the New England Patriots in Week 3, and here are three reasons they will win the game.

In another early-season test for the Las Vegas Raiders, the Silver and Black will head East to take on the New England Patriots. The Raiders have not won in New England in almost 30 years, but this year could be different, as Las Vegas has looked more than capable through the first two weeks of the season.

Here are three reasons why the Raiders will win in Week 3.

Jacobs and Waller will play Sunday

Throughout the week, Raider Nation started to fear that the team could be without their top two offensive weapons against the Patriots. Both Josh Jacobs and Darren Waller missed considerable time during the week, but both are expected to be ready to go when the team kicks off against New England in Week 3.

Waller had a monster game against the New Orleans Saints in Week 2, catching 12 passes for over 100 yards and a touchdown. Jacobs is widely regarded as one of the best running backs in the NFL, so having both of these key players on offense could be the difference in this one.

Henry Ruggs III was ruled out, meaning Bryan Edwards and Hunter Renfrow will play an even bigger role against the Pats. Having Waller and Jacobs in the lineup helps soften the blow of the team being without Ruggs, as they would have had a real problem in this one if either one of those guys could not go.

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