Buffalo
Bills
3-2
20
FINAL
24
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 24-20. This victory was crucial for the Raiders as they sought to maintain their momentum in the competitive AFC landscape. The Bills, despite a valiant effort, now face challenges in their pursuit of a playoff spot.
Fernando Mendoza was the star of the night for Las Vegas, throwing for 269 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. On the ground, James Cook III made a statement for Buffalo, racking up an impressive 141 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to secure the win. Makai Lemon also had a standout performance, contributing 103 receiving yards that helped keep the chains moving for the Raiders.
Defensively, the Raiders made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Nakobe Dean led the charge with five total tackles, helping to stifle the Bills' offensive efforts. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Raiders' defense held strong, allowing them to maintain their lead and ultimately seal the victory against a determined Buffalo squad.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 32 | 16 | 269 | 2 | 2 | 73.5 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 27 | 11 | 202 | 1 | 1 | 64.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 21 | 141 | 6.7 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 6 | 17 | 2.8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makai Lemon | WR | 6 | 103 | 17.2 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 4 | 75 | 18.8 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Malik Benson | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 14 | 2 |
| Michael Mayer | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Stokes | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Hoecht | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Folorunso Fatukasi | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Wilkins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Franklin Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Eichenberg | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Gay | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 57 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 28 |

