Buffalo
Bills
3-2
35
FINAL
57
Las Vegas
Raiders
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling showdown, the Las Vegas Raiders topped the Buffalo Bills 57-35 in Week 6 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Raiders delivered a commanding performance at home, showcasing their offensive firepower and resilience in a high-stakes matchup.
Fernando Mendoza was the star of the night, throwing for five touchdown passes and leading his team to victory. Meanwhile, Buffalo's Josh Allen put up impressive numbers with 429 passing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Raiders' explosive offense. Tyrell Shavers also shined for the Bills, amassing 189 receiving yards, while James Cook III contributed with a solid 99 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Raiders made crucial plays to secure the win, with Taron Johnson leading the team in tackles with five. Nakobe Dean added pressure with a sack, but the key turning point came when Cole Bishop of the Bills intercepted two passes, although it ultimately fell short in terms of impact on the game. The Raiders capitalized on their opportunities, proving that their defense can step up when it matters most, sealing a significant victory in their quest for playoff positioning.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 45 | 34 | 76% | 429 | 2 | 3 | 91.8 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 25 | 19 | 76% | 398 | 5 | 2 | 123.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 13 | 99 | 7.6 | 20 | 2 | 52 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 10 | 83 | 8.3 | 14 | 2 | 47 | 0 |
| Malik Benson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 2 | -13 | -6.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrell Shavers | WR | 9 | 189 | 21.0 | 17 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 9 | 149 | 16.6 | 129 | 2 | 31 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 10 | 129 | 12.9 | 25 | 1 | 28 | 1 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 3 | 91 | 30.3 | 60 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 3 | 89 | 29.7 | 25 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 16 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 8 | 61 | 7.6 | 26 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 29 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darius Rush | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hezekiah Masses | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Eichenberg | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kwity Paye | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Gay | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 49 |
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

