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Las Vegas Raiders-New England Patriots FEED topic: Will wide receivers be more involved in offense?

The Las Vegas Raiders’ wide receiver corps is under scrutiny as the team prepares to face the New England Patriots in Week 5. Tre Tucker leads the unit with 15 catches for 233 yards and a touchdown, but his production came almost entirely in a single game, raising questions about consistency.

Behind him, tight ends Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer have outperformed other receivers, with Bowers and running back Ashton Jeanty ranking second and third in receptions, respectively. The Patriots’ defense has stifled tight ends this season, allowing just 19 catches for 104 yards and no touchdowns through four games, which could force Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak to rely more on his receivers.

Cody White has shown promise as a red-zone threat with three touchdowns, but his limited production outside the end zone suggests he needs to expand his role. Meanwhile, Jalen Nailor, signed to a three-year, $35 million deal, has struggled with just five catches and 52 yards, and a recent concussion may keep him sidelined against New England.

With the Raiders in playoff contention, the pressure is on to develop the wide receiver group before the trade deadline approaches.

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