Malik Cunningham’s season debut with the Patriots in Las Vegas didn’t provide the shot in the arm that some expected for New England’s woeful offense.
Situated on the practice squad for the first five weeks of regular-season play, Cunningham signed a three-year contract with New England last week. Now fixed on the active roster, Cunningham slotted in behind Mac Jones as the No. 2 QB entering Sunday’s game against the Raiders.
But despite Cunningham’s unique skillset and the unsteady ground that Jones finds himself on as QB1, Cunningham was more of a footnote than a featured player in what was another lackluster showing from New England’s offensive unit at Allegiant Stadium.