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Winners and losers from Patriots’ shocking defeat in Las Vegas

Who were the winners and losers for the Patriots in Sunday’s 30-24 loss to the Raiders?

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The New England Patriots couldn’t have written an uglier ending to Sunday’s road game against the Las Vegas Raiders.

After overcoming a 17-3 deficit at halftime, the team completely imploded in the second-half with one of the most embarrassing fourth-quarter performances in franchise history.

Despite having the game tied and headed into overtime, the Patriots drew up an offensive play with three seconds left on the clock, which led to a lateral pass attempt from wideout Jakobi Meyers being picked off and taken into the end zone for a walk-off touchdown by Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones.

Here are the winners and losers from the game.

2 Patriots players finished first in Pro Bowl fan voting

Two Patriots players led at the end of Pro Bowl fan voting on Monday.

Pro Bowl fan voting ended on Monday, and two members of the New England Patriots were at the top of their respective positions. Cornerback J. C. Jackson and long snapper Joe Cardona led all NFL players at their positions, as noted by NESN.com’s Zack Cox.

As a whole, the Patriots were well represented in fan voting. They ranked fourth as an organization in votes, trailing only the Kansas City Chiefs, Dallas Cowboys, and San Francisco 49ers.

Jackson has had a strong year recording seven interceptions. That puts him second in the league in that category. In the meantime, Cardona has been as reliable as they come. He has not missed a game since 2015.

As the Patriots look to continue their playoff push, both Jackson and Cardona should play vital roles in trying to help the Patriots get there.

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Three Patriots lead AFC Pro Bowl fan voting ahead of Week 12

Three Patriots players lead Pro Bowl fan voting at their positions.

Ahead of Week 12, three New England Patriots players lead AFC Pro Bowl fan voting.

A Pro Bowl selection for any of these players would be the first one of their careers. Cornerback J. C. Jackson, Center David Andrews and long snapper Joe Cardona were the leading vote-getters as of Wednesday morning.

Jackson has recorded six interceptions, his last one most recently against the Atlanta Falcons. He has also recorded 40 tackles on the year, which matches his career-high.

Andrews has played well in his own right, allowing zero sacks and 11 total pressures.

Cardona has been a key part of the Patriots special-teams unit, snapping for Nick folk. Folk has made 26-of-28 field goals and the duo have been crucial to New England special-teams success.

New England play their next game against the Tennessee Titans on November 28. Kickoff time is set for 1:00 PM.

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Jonnu Smith, Josh Uche and Nick Folk among Patriots back at practice

The Patriots have key players back at practice on Monday, including much-needed depth in special teams.

The New England Patriots had good news on Monday morning with the return of six essential players.

Jonnu Smith, Josh Uche, Nick Folk, Joe Cardona, Anfernee Jennings and Lawrence Guy all made their returns to the field. Smith sustained an ankle injury at practice that wasn’t expected to be major. Uche left the Patriots’ second preseason game early with an injury, but the extent of it wasn’t disclosed.

Following Quinn Nordin’s shaky performance against the Philadelphia Eagles, the return of Folk becomes much more significant. The Patriots need consistency, as Bill Belichick constantly says, and Folk hit 40 of his last 45 field goal attempts.

Cam Newton wasn’t at practice because of a misunderstanding about COVID-19 protocols.

Newton, along with a laundry list of other players weren’t present at practice.

Gilmore is the biggest name on this list and Belichick discussed the cornerback’s status — while focusing on his injury and not the contract situation. The Patriots have less than a month to figure out Gilmore’s contract situation and get the injured players ready for the season opener.

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Report: David Andrews has positive injury update, Joe Cardona could miss some time

The veteran center reportedly avoided an injury that could of put him out for some time.

The New England Patriots lucked out on Monday morning.

Following an apparent hand injury that put center David Andrews out of practice on Sunday, the X-rays came back negative. He missed four games early in the 2020 season with a broken thumb and it altered the momentum of the entire offensive line. Andrews is entering his sixth season with the team he’ll be a key piece in smoothly running the offense this year.

Patriots long snapper Joe Cardona also left practice on Sunday with an injury and “could potentially miss a little time”, according to The Athletics’ Jeff Howe. Cardona, who’s entering his seventh season with the team, had an apparent wrist injury. Tight end Jonnu Smith and defensive end Deatrich Wise took over the temporary snapping duties for punts and field goals.

Tight end Hunter Henry also left practice with an injury on Sunday and he may miss some preseason time. The Patriots’ first preseason game is on Thursday against the Washington Football Team.

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