This looks like a good spot to back the Patriots who are getting no respect after getting outscored 72-3 through their last two games.

The Raiders are in a potential flat spot after ending a three-game losing streak with a 17-13 win over Green Bay Monday night.

Neither offense is very good, but I rate the Pats defense a lot higher than the Raiders', and if Bill Belichick can't get his team ready for this one after the recent results he might as well retire.

3* PLAY ON NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS.