New England Patriots: 5 most dangerous Las Vegas Raiders players

New England Patriots: 5 Las Vegas Raiders players who are most dangerous

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 21: The Las Vegas Raiders celebrate in the end zone after quarterback Derek Carr (2nd L) #4 threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Zay Jones #12 against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of the NFL game at Allegiant Stadium on September 21, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Saints 34-24. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

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Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow(Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

Keep an eye on Hunter Renfrow

With rookie wide receiver Henry Ruggs III already ruled out for this matchup between the New England Patriots and Las Vegas Raiders, second-year wide receiver Hunter Renfrow may be targeted early in this game.

In what looks to be an obvious advantage for the Patriots secondary, don’t overlook a player like Renfrow turning into Derek Carr’s go-to guy with quick, short-yardage passes.

Where he is most effective is on third down, so the Patriots will have to account for him while putting a lot of focus on outstanding tight end Darren Waller. With Stephon Gilmore and J.C. Jackson locking up things on the outside, the focus will be on Jonathan Jones who typically covers the slot receiver.

If Jones allows Hunter Renfrow to win this matchup, it could be a long afternoon for the Patriots’ defense.

So far this season, Renfrow has just 5 receptions for 58 yards. But, again, with Ruggs III ruled out, Carr will look to establish something early with the Clemson product who Patriots fans wanted the team to select in the 2019 NFL Draft as a possible Julian Edelman replacement.

The New England Patriots simply can’t allow him to have a breakout game.

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