Elijah Ponder records first sack of game for Patriots

Second-year pro forces Raiders punt in first half

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Elijah Ponder gets the first sack of the day for the Patriots 💪 @LVvsNE on CBS/Paramount+ Stream on @NFLPlus https://t. Via @NFL on X

What happened: Elijah Ponder recorded the New England Patriots' first sack of the game against the Las Vegas Raiders. The play brought down the quarterback on a 3rd-and-11 situation.

Why it matters: The sack forced Las Vegas out of field goal range, resulting in a punt with five minutes remaining in the first half. New England held a 14-7 lead at the time of the stop.

By the numbers: Ponder tallied 24 tackles and four sacks over 15 games for the Patriots during the 2025 season.

What to watch: Play continues with New England looking to maintain its one-score advantage.

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