One of Mike Vrabel's stated goals for the New England Patriots in 2025 is to take advantage of bad football.

But Vrabel saw more sloppy play from his own club than his opponent Sunday.

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Vrabel's first game as Patriots head coach ended in a 20-13 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders that included a Drake Maye interception, a missed field goal by Andy Borregales, nine penalties for 70 yards, and several other miscues during a rainy afternoon at Gillette Stadium.

Needless to say: Not exactly what Vrabel was looking for.

"We had too many missed opportunities, too many penalties, the turnover," Vrabel told reporters after the game. "Didn't take advantage of bad football and then were able to have bad football ourselves."

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