Cincinnati
Bengals
0-5
14
FINAL
28
Las Vegas
Raiders
2-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Las Vegas Raiders secured a decisive 28-14 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 6 of the 2027 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for crucial momentum, the Raiders capitalized on their home field advantage to claim the win.
Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza put on a stellar performance, throwing for 297 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers. Dont'e Thornton Jr. was particularly impressive, racking up 140 receiving yards to help fuel the Raiders' offensive onslaught. Meanwhile, Zach Charbonnet led the Bengals on the ground with 53 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Raiders' high-powered attack.
Defensively, the Raiders were a force to be reckoned with, as Taron Johnson made a significant impact with two interceptions, halting any potential Bengals drives. The turning point came in the second quarter when Johnson's second pick set up Mendoza's third touchdown pass, giving the Raiders a commanding lead they would not relinquish. Tykee Smith also contributed with four total tackles, ensuring the Bengals struggled to find any rhythm throughout the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 28 | 17 | 61% | 297 | 3 | 3 | 93.0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 33 | 15 | 45% | 248 | 2 | 6 | 51.8 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 6 | 53 | 8.8 | 8 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | — | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mark Fletcher Jr. | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 4 | 140 | 35.0 | 12 | 2 | 44 | 1 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 5 | 114 | 22.8 | 13 | 1 | 48 | 1 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 60 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 18 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 20 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 12 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 14 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 20 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 10 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taron Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tacario Davis | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyron Crawford | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Mitchell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kader Kohou | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

