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The Empire has struck back \u2014 only this time it\u2019s silver and black. \ud83c\udff4\u200d\u2620\ufe0f\u26ab\ufe0f\u26aa\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Darth Geno and his army of stormtroopers marched straight into Foxborough and reduced the Patriots\u2019 fortress to rubble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

362 passing yards, a Raiders debut record. Nine completions of 20+ yards, tying a franchise mark. A 20-13 win to open the season and remind the galaxy that the Dark Side is alive and well. \ud83c\udf0c<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bill Belichick is long gone, but the Patriots\u2019 dynasty once felt like the Death Star \u2014 untouchable, impenetrable. Not anymore. The Raiders flew in with their TIE Fighters, blasted the walls, and walked out like it was just another day at the office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFear will keep the local systems in line.\u201d
Or in this case\u2026 fear of Geno Smith throwing bombs all over your secondary. \ud83d\udc80<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Force is strong in Raider Nation. May the Dark Side be with you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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