3 key positional matchups for Patriots in Week 15 showdown vs Raiders

These are the three key positional matchups you should keep an eye on in the Patriots-Raiders game.

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The New England Patriots take on the Las Vegas Raiders in an important AFC matchup with playoff implications. Old friend Josh McDaniels will need to win out to even have a chance at cracking the NFL Playoffs in Year 1.

Meanwhile, the Patriots could stay in the mix by picking up their second straight win.

They’ll have their hands full with the Raiders offense, but on the other side of the ball, quarterback Mac Jones and company should have an easier matchup against a banged up and bottom-of-the-league dwelling secondary in Las Vegas.

If the Patriots wish to defeat the Raiders, these key positional matchups could determine the outcome.