Las Vegas
Raiders
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35
FINAL
34
New York
Giants
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AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling opening to the 2029 season, the Las Vegas Raiders held off the New York Giants with a final score of 35-34. Both teams fought hard, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting year in the league. With this victory, the Raiders kick off their campaign with a statement win on the road.
Jalen Milroe led the Giants with an impressive performance, throwing for 315 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to put points on the board. However, it was the Raiders' Brock Bowers who stole the spotlight with a staggering 194 receiving yards, proving to be a crucial weapon downfield. Ashton Jeanty contributed significantly on the ground, rushing for 72 yards, which helped keep the Raiders’ offense balanced.
Defensively, the Raiders made their mark with Maxx Crosby recording two sacks, disrupting Milroe’s rhythm at key moments. The turning point came late in the game when Eric Stokes intercepted a crucial pass, allowing Las Vegas to regain control and seal the victory. Jevon Holland led the Giants' defense with six tackles, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Raiders' offensive firepower.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 29 | 15 | 52% | 315 | 3 | 3 | 85.3 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 28 | 15 | 54% | 296 | 3 | 0 | 126.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 10 | 72 | 7.2 | 5 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 7 | 67 | 9.6 | 10 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Caden Durham | HB | 6 | 59 | 9.8 | 2 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Bowers | TE | 8 | 194 | 24.3 | 109 | 3 | 56 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 7 | 138 | 19.7 | 37 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 2 | 70 | 35.0 | 2 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 2 | 54 | 27.0 | 8 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 7 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 12 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| TJ Moore | WR | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 9 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 22 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jevon Holland | FS | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Mbakwe | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cooper DeJean | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dru Phillips | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Pickett | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Huskey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Lutmer | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quintavius Johnson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lance Jackson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Arrington | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Konrardy | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |

