{"id":627848,"date":"2025-09-07T14:18:40","date_gmt":"2025-09-07T13:18:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=627848"},"modified":"2025-09-07T14:18:46","modified_gmt":"2025-09-07T13:18:46","slug":"nfl-season-opener-new-england-patriots-vs-las-vegas-raiders-injury-report-week-1-2025-26-nfl-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/nfl-season-opener-new-england-patriots-vs-las-vegas-raiders-injury-report-week-1-2025-26-nfl-season\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL Season Opener New England Patriots vs Las Vegas Raiders Injury Report Week 1 2025-26 NFL Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The 2025 NFL season opens with an AFC clash at Gillette Stadium, where the New England Patriots host the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, September 7. It&rsquo;s a storied rivalry with 38 previous meetings, including three in the postseason, but this edition feels like a fresh chapter, as both franchises debut under new head coaches.<\/p><p>The Patriots enter the Mike Vrabel era with renewed optimism. The former franchise great returns to Foxborough looking to restore a winning culture after years of decline. Vrabel&rsquo;s immediate challenge lies in guiding second-year quarterback Drake Maye, who will lean on rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson and All-Pro receiver Stefon Diggs. A Patriots defense reinforced by disruptive tackle Milton Williams is also expected to set the tone early.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The leaders &#129761; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3p2fjomqhY\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/3p2fjomqhY<\/a><\/p>&mdash; New England Patriots (@Patriots) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Patriots\/status\/1962553546202595345?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>September 1, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>The Raiders, meanwhile, begin the Pete Carroll era after a forgettable 4-13 campaign. Veteran quarterback Geno Smith takes charge of an offense energized by rookie standouts Ashton Jeanty and Brock Bowers, while defensive cornerstone Maxx Crosby leads a healthy unit determined to change the narrative from last season. The Raiders hope to change history in their 2025 opener, as they have never won in Gillette Stadium.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Say less. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RaiderNation?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#RaiderNation<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PTstiCwlsq\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/PTstiCwlsq<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Raiders\/status\/1962539444214632745?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>September 1, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New England Patriots Injury Report For Game Against Las Vegas Raiders<\/h2><p>The Patriots&rsquo; report tells that they could be without a key piece of their secondary in Christian Gonzalez, who has already been ruled out with a hamstring issue. Depth at cornerback is further tested with Charles Woods questionable due to concussion and groin concerns. On the offensive side, rookie tackle Will Campbell is also questionable, creating potential challenges for a line tasked with protecting young quarterback Drake Maye.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Player<\/th><th>Position<\/th><th>Injury<\/th><th>Status<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Christian Gonzalez<\/td><td>CB<\/td><td>Hamstring<\/td><td>DNP (Wed\/Thu\/Fri) &ndash; Out<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Charles Woods<\/td><td>CB<\/td><td>Concussion\/Groin<\/td><td>LP (Wed), FP (Thu\/Fri) &ndash; Questionable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Efton Chism III<\/td><td>WR<\/td><td>Knee<\/td><td>FP (Wed\/Thu\/Fri)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Christian Barmore<\/td><td>DT<\/td><td>Not Injury Related<\/td><td>LP (Thu\/Fri)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Will Campbell<\/td><td>T<\/td><td>Ankle<\/td><td>LP (Thu\/Fri) &ndash; Questionable<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">*Note: DNP &ndash; Did not practice, FP &ndash; Full participant<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Patriots Friday injury report and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LVvsNE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#LVvsNE<\/a> game statuses: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fE0hpj88gY\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>https:\/\/t.co\/fE0hpj88gY<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/x98pCAV6Gd\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/x98pCAV6Gd<\/a><\/p>&mdash; New England Patriots (@Patriots) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Patriots\/status\/1964049231997534674?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>September 5, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Las Vegas Raiders Injury Report For Game Against New England Patriots<\/h2><p>Las Vegas enters Week 1 in relatively good health. The Raiders had two players listed on their final injury report, but both practiced fully throughout the week. Both Kyu Blu Kelly and Kenny Pickett leave no concerns about their availability. With Maxx Crosby anchoring the pass rush and a healthier secondary, Las Vegas looks ready to hit the ground running.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Player<\/th><th>Position<\/th><th>Injury<\/th><th>Status<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Kyu Blu Kelly<\/td><td>CB<\/td><td>Hamstring<\/td><td>FP (Wed\/Thu\/Fri)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kenny Pickett<\/td><td>QB<\/td><td>Hamstring<\/td><td>FP (Wed\/Thu\/Fri)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">*Note: DNP &ndash; Did not practice, FP &ndash; Full participant<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Friday <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LVvsNE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#LVvsNE<\/a> Injury Report<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NOdaaamnLq\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>https:\/\/t.co\/NOdaaamnLq<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Raiders\/status\/1964052045763400012?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>September 5, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>With both teams kicking off in new eras under Mike Vrabel and Pete Carroll, Sunday&rsquo;s matchup at Gillette Stadium feels like more than just an opener. The Patriots will lean on their young core while managing injuries, and the Raiders arrive healthier, eager to snap their Foxborough drought. Expect a hard-fought Week 1 clash that sets the tone for two franchises chasing fresh starts in 2025.<\/p><p><em>Mandatory Image Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Patriots and Raiders open 2025 with fresh eras, key injuries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":40,"featured_media":627849,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_mux_skip_reasons":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[112,2693,9618],"class_list":["post-627848","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nfl","tag-las-vegas-raiders","tag-new-england-patriots","tag-nfl-2025-season"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>NFL Season Opener New England Patriots vs Las Vegas Raiders Injury Report Week 1 2025-26 NFL Season - 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