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New England at Oakland
	When: 4:15 PM ET Watch: CBS Preview
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After breaking down film of both teams, Scouts Inc. offers 10 things to watch in this week's Patriots-Raiders matchup.

1. New England needs continued offensive balance: Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has been throwing for a bunch of yards (438 ypg), but the Patriots also have shown a solid ground attack (103 ypg) thus far. New England was in full control last week against Buffalo until they turned the ball over several times. Look for New England offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien to add a wrinkle or two. He likely will continue with a wide-open offensive approach with a good mixture of run and pass.

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