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NFL·RECAP·September 9, 2026 10:56 PM ET

Eli Raridon caps flea-flicker drive with 2-yard touchdown catch

The third-round pick turns an early chance into points.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 101 min read
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Razzle-dazzle pays off, with WR A.J. Brown coming back for the underthrown Drake Maye deep ball on the flea-flicker to d

What happened: A.J. Brown came back for Drake Maye's underthrown deep ball and drew pass interference to set up the score.

Why it matters: For Raridon, his first career reception also broke a scoreless tie, producing a 7-0 lead midway through the second quarter. [Yahoo Sports](https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/patriots-7-0-lead-drake-011219139.html)

What to watch: Watch whether Maye targets Raridon again near the goal line.

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