Buffalo
Bills
2-1
27
FINAL
35
Las Vegas
Raiders
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Las Vegas Raiders topped the Buffalo Bills 35-27, securing a crucial victory to bolster their season. Both teams entered the game looking to establish momentum, but it was the Raiders who ultimately prevailed in a hard-fought contest.
Heavily relying on his arm, Fernando Mendoza showcased his elite passing skills, throwing for an impressive 420 yards and five touchdowns, leading the Raiders' offense with precision. His favorite target, Dont'e Thornton Jr., was a standout, racking up 168 receiving yards and playing a pivotal role in the team's success. James Cook III contributed on the ground for the Bills with 71 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to match the Raiders' explosive aerial attack.
Defensively, the Raiders made their presence felt with standout performances from Jeremy Chinn, who led the team with seven total tackles, and Maxx Crosby, who recorded four sacks, consistently pressuring the Bills' quarterback. The game's turning point came late in the second half when Mendoza connected with Thornton for a critical touchdown, extending the Raiders' lead and putting them in the driver's seat for the win. With an interception from Kaleb Elarms-Orr, the Bills attempted to mount a comeback, but ultimately fell short as the Raiders held on for the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 28 | 16 | 57% | 420 | 5 | 2 | 111.6 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 34 | 21 | 62% | 292 | 2 | 0 | 108.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 8 | 71 | 8.9 | 4 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 5 | 38 | 7.6 | 7 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 4 | 168 | 42.0 | 22 | 2 | 53 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 5 | 112 | 22.4 | 31 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Dallas Wilson | WR | 3 | 73 | 24.3 | 33 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 14 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 2 | 61 | 30.5 | 31 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Caleb Odom | TE | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 28 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| TJ Moore | WR | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 6 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 36 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaime Ffrench Jr. | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Arrington | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Winters | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Lutmer | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Sullivan | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquez Wilkes | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quintavius Johnson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Atkinson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Adams | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

