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COUNTDOWN: Only 3 Days Left – Patriots vs. Raiders Season Opener

⏰ COUNTDOWN: Only 3 Days Left – Patriots vs. Raiders Season Opener

📅 Posted September 4, 2025

⏳ The wait is almost over. In just 3 days, the 2025 NFL season will officially kick off at Gillette Stadium, where head coach Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots will host the Las Vegas Raiders in the highly anticipated opener.

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📺 TELEVISION BROADCAST

  • Nationwide: Live on NBC (primetime).

  • Streaming: Available on Peacock in HD.

  • Local Coverage:

    • New England: NBC Boston

  • Las Vegas: NBC Las Vegas


  • 💻 LIVE STREAMING

    • Nationwide: Peacock and NFL+ (includes highlights & replays).

  • Regional:

    • Patriots fans: NBC Sports Boston app

  • Raiders fans: Local NBC channels


  • 🎧 RADIO BROADCAST

    • New England: 98.5 The Sports Hub (Bob Socci & Scott Zolak)

  • Las Vegas: Raider Nation Radio 920AM (Jason Horowitz & Lincoln Kennedy)

  • Nationwide/International: SiriusXM NFL Radio (Patriots and Raiders channels)


  • 📅 GAME DETAILS

    • Date/Time: Sunday, September 7, 2025 — Kickoff at 1:00 PM

  • Location: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts

  • Countdown: Just 3 days left


  • 🔑 KEY STORYLINES

    • Patriots: Entering a new era under Mike Vrabel, with all eyes on rookie QB Drake Maye and a stout defense as New England looks to reclaim its dominance.

  • Raiders: Head coach Antonio Pierce brings fire and grit. With Maxx Crosby leading the defense and an upgraded offense, the Raiders aim to crash the Patriots’ opening party.


  • ⚠️ WHY THIS GAME MATTERS

    This is more than just an opener—it’s a statement game for two storied franchises. The Patriots want to ignite a new golden era, while the Raiders are determined to prove themselves as a true contender. Expect intensity, emotion, and fireworks right from Week 1.

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