Minnesota
Vikings
0-14
24
FINAL
70
Las Vegas
Raiders
10-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a stunning display of offensive firepower, the Las Vegas Raiders dominated the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 70-24, solidifying their playoff aspirations in Week 16 of the 2027 season. The Raiders' explosive performance showcased their ability to score at will, leaving the Vikings struggling to keep pace throughout the game.
Fernando Mendoza was the star of the show, throwing for an impressive 344 yards and a staggering seven touchdowns, leading the Raiders' high-octane offense. Complementing his efforts, Mike Washington Jr. bolstered the ground game with 269 rushing yards, while Shazz Preston emerged as a key target, racking up 183 receiving yards. This trio was instrumental in creating a relentless scoring spree that overwhelmed the Vikings' defense.
On the defensive side, the Raiders also made their mark, with Jeremy Chinn leading the charge with seven total tackles. Jeffery Simmons contributed with two sacks, putting consistent pressure on the Vikings' quarterback, while Treydan Stukes recorded two interceptions that shifted momentum firmly in favor of Las Vegas. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Stukes' first interception set up a quick touchdown, effectively breaking the Vikings' spirit and sealing the Raiders' commanding victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 23 | 17 | 74% | 344 | 7 | 0 | 155.3 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 20 | 12 | 60% | 253 | 2 | 3 | 97.9 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 0 | 0 | — | 31 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Shazz Preston | WR | 0 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Josh Downs | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 16 | 269 | 16.8 | 15 | 3 | 80 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 4 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 4 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 14 | 28 | 2.0 | 19 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gavin Bartholomew | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 1 | -12 | -12.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shazz Preston | WR | 10 | 183 | 18.3 | 57 | 5 | 70 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 4 | 110 | 27.5 | 106 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Jalen Nailor | WR | 1 | 64 | 64.0 | 27 | 0 | 64 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 10 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 34 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Gavin Bartholomew | TE | 1 | 48 | 48.0 | 39 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 18 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 35 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 5 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Robert Norfleet | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treydan Stukes | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabriel Brownlow-Dindy | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique Hampton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Tucker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Kent | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rod Moore | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ethan Powell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Dillard | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Adams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kwity Paye | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 53 |
| Cade York | K | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

