Patriots Bill Belichick on Raiders Jimmy Garoppolo

Las Vegas Raiders starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo gets recognition from New England Patriots Coach Bill Belichick.

The Las Vegas Raiders are getting their final preparations ready for their Week 6 game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday.

The Raiders (2-3) are fresh off a victory on Monday night that ended their three-game losing streak. The Patriots (1-4) have lost their last two games.

This Sunday will be Patriots Coach Bill Belichick's 12th all-time meeting against the Raiders. He is 9-2 in his career against the Silver and Black.

Also on Sunday, it will be the second time Raiders starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo goes against the Patriots and his former head coach.

New England selected Garoppolo in the 2014 NFL Draft out of Eastern Illinois. He spent three seasons in New England under Belichick.

During his three seasons with the Patriots, Garoppolo played in 17 games and finished with a passer rating of 106.3, throwing for 690 yards and five touchdowns.

Belichick had the opportunity to share his thoughts with the media before the Patriots take on the Raiders on Sunday, and he gave his thoughts and recognition to Garoppolo.

"Yeah, Jimmy is a good quarterback," Belichick said. "He’s got a good record. He can do everything you want a quarterback to do. He’s athletic, has a good arm, can make all the throws and has won many games. I mean, he only played in, what, a game and a half here, whatever it was? I forget, not very much. I mean, we saw Jimmy every day. We saw the talent and the ability to be a starting quarterback. That’s what he was drafted for, and that’s what he is. He’s had a good career, and I’m happy for him. 

The Raiders look to improve to a 3-3 this season with a victory over the Patriots this Sunday.

The Silver and Black will stay home at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas to play the New England Patriots on Sunday, Oct. 15, at 4:05 p.m. EDT/1:05 p.m. PDT.

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