Buffalo
Bills
3-2
37
FINAL
39
Las Vegas
Raiders
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the Las Vegas Raiders narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 39-37. Both teams were fighting for a critical win, making this game a pivotal moment in their season as they aim for playoff positioning.
Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza put on a dazzling display, throwing for 362 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Meanwhile, Dont'e Thornton Jr. emerged as his top target, racking up an impressive 193 receiving yards and contributing significantly to the Raiders' scoring. On the other side, James Cook III kept the Bills competitive with a strong ground game, rushing for 133 yards.
Defensively, the Raiders were able to create crucial stops when it mattered most, with Isaiah Pola-Mao leading the team in tackles. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Mendoza orchestrated a touchdown drive that gave Las Vegas the lead, ultimately sealing the victory despite a late surge from Buffalo. Ed Oliver's three sacks for the Bills highlighted their defensive effort, but it wasn't enough to secure a win against a potent Raiders offense.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 27 | 20 | 74% | 362 | 5 | 3 | 115.8 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 20 | 14 | 70% | 205 | 3 | 2 | 103.1 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 11 | 133 | 12.1 | 18 | 2 | 50 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 4 | 87 | 21.8 | 3 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 6 | 28 | 4.7 | 16 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 7 | 193 | 27.6 | 53 | 3 | 71 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 6 | 115 | 19.2 | 34 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 5 | 98 | 19.6 | 67 | 2 | 60 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 44 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 26 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 22 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Dylan Laube | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Oliver | DT | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Gay | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 34 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 24 |
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

