Las Vegas
Raiders
14-3
28
FINAL
26
Miami
Dolphins
11-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Wildcard Round matchup, the Las Vegas Raiders narrowly defeated the Miami Dolphins 28-26, securing their spot in the next round of the playoffs. As both teams battled fiercely, the stakes were high, with the winner advancing and the loser heading home for the season.
Malik Willis showcased his impressive passing skills for Miami, throwing for 291 yards and three touchdowns, keeping the Dolphins in the game until the very end. However, it was Ashton Jeanty who stole the show on the ground, racking up a staggering 315 rushing yards for the Raiders, proving to be the backbone of their offensive attack. Caleb Douglas also made significant contributions for Miami, amassing 104 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Raiders made crucial plays when it mattered most, with Jeremy Chinn securing an interception that shifted momentum in the second half. Jadeveon Clowney added a sack, further pressuring the Miami offense and disrupting their rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Chinn's interception set up a key scoring drive for Las Vegas, ultimately sealing the victory and their advance in the playoffs.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 24 | 14 | 291 | 3 | 1 | 123.4 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 7 | 4 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 23.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 35 | 315 | 9.0 | 4 | 65 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 9 | 9 | 1.0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 4 | 104 | 26.0 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 80 | 26.7 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Robbie Chosen | WR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles Battle | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Louis | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadeveon Clowney | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelvin Joseph | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Butler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Gay | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

