Buffalo
Bills
2-3
0
FINAL
31
Las Vegas
Raiders
4-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Las Vegas Raiders defeated the Buffalo Bills 31-0 in Week 6 of the 2026 season. With this victory, the Raiders solidified their position in the playoff race, showcasing their dominance on both sides of the ball.
Quarterback Fernando Mendoza was the standout performer for Las Vegas, throwing for 163 yards and four touchdowns, effectively dismantling the Bills' defense. Running back Mike Washington Jr. contributed significantly with 78 rushing yards, while Trey Palmer led the receiving corps with 76 yards, making crucial catches that kept drives alive.
Defensively, the Raiders were relentless, with Taron Johnson securing an interception that shifted momentum early in the game. Although C.J. Gardner-Johnson of the Bills recorded five tackles and a sack, it was not enough to halt the Raiders' offensive onslaught. The turning point came when Mendoza connected with Palmer for a touchdown late in the first half, giving Las Vegas a commanding lead they would not relinquish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 19 | 17 | 89% | 163 | 4 | 0 | 141.9 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 11 | 3 | 27% | 31 | 0 | 4 | 0.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 6 | 78 | 13.0 | 23 | 0 | 58 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Palmer | WR | 5 | 76 | 15.2 | 19 | 2 | 27 | 1 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 15 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 16 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyron Johnson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Gay | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 50 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

