Points were at a premium to begin the New England Patriots’ game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
The defense ruled the early parts of the game, and safety Jabrill Peppers made a thunderous hit on Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams that led to an interception by linebacker Jahlani Tavai. Although the turnover did not lead to any points, Peppers certainly sent a message.
It was Peppers’ first take away in the last four games, and it gave the New England offense a starting point. The hit came from across the middle, as the safety lowered his shoulder for the boom.
The @JabrillPeppers force, the Tavai INT.
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It will be interesting to see how the rest of the game plays out. Right now, however, the Patriots will need to rely on their defense to make an impact.
