The Patriots kicked off their season on an ugly, gray day at Gillette Stadium. The results matched the weather.

The Patriots held a lead for just over seven minutes of game time, spending most of the second half fruitlessly chasing the Raiders on the scoreboard in what was eventually a 20-13 loss .

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While this marked the 27th loss overall for the Patriots and 15th at Gillette Stadium since the start of the 2023 season, it was a new experience for a handful of rookies who were making their debuts in the NFL.

Their performances could generally be described as up-and-down. Here's a closer look at each rookie's day.

Overall, considering he was dealing with an ankle injury and entered the game with a questionable s

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