Bills at Raiders
Las Vegas Raiders 39, Buffalo Bills 37 · GooodHoops
Final Score
Bills 37 5 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Raiders 39 5 TD · 1 FG · 4 XPFernando Mendoza 362 yds passingJames Cook III 133 yds rushingDont'e Thornton Jr 193 yds receivingEd Oliver 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 355 · 439Passing yards 205 · 324Rushing yards 150 · 115Completions 15/20 · 20/27Yards per carry 12.5 · 11.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 6d ago
In 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.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 14/20 | 70% | 205 | 3 | 2 | 103.1 |
| Khalil ShakirWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Raiders | ||||||
| Fernando MendozaQB | 20/27 | 74% | 362 | 5 | 3 | 115.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 11 | 133 | 12.1 | 18 | 2 | 50 | 0 |
| Josh AllenQB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Raiders | |||||||
| Fernando MendozaQB | 4 | 87 | 21.8 | 3 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Mike Washington JrHB | 6 | 28 | 4.7 | 16 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||||
| Khalil ShakirWR | 5 | 98 | 19.6 | 67 | 2 | 60 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 44 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 22 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| DJ MooreWR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Raiders | |||||||
| Dont'e Thornton JrWR | 7 | 193 | 27.6 | 53 | 3 | 71 | 0 |
| Brock BowersTE | 6 | 115 | 19.2 | 34 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Mike Washington JrHB | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 26 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tre TuckerWR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Dylan LaubeHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||
| Ed OliverDT | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan HancockSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel BernardMIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole BishopFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-JohnsonSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Raiders | |||||
| Isaiah Pola-MaoFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dalton JohnsonSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron JohnsonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan StukesFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy ChinnSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien PorterCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Davison IgbinosunCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||
| Tyler BassK | 1/1 | 4 | 24 |
| Raiders | |||
| Matt GayK | 1/1 | 4 | 34 |
| A.J. ColeP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |