Buffalo
Bills
0-5
26
FINAL
43
Las Vegas
Raiders
4-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the Las Vegas Raiders topped the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 43-26, marking a significant victory that boosts their momentum in the 2026 season. The win not only showcases the Raiders' offensive prowess but also strengthens their position in the playoff race.
Quarterback Fernando Mendoza was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive 372 yards and three touchdowns, leading a potent Raiders offense. Tyreek Hill emerged as his favorite target, racking up a staggering 215 receiving yards, making big plays that kept the Bills' defense on their heels. Despite James Cook III's solid ground game for Buffalo, the Bills struggled to keep pace with the Raiders' explosive attack.
Defensively, the Raiders made critical plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Jeremy Chinn led the charge with seven total tackles and an interception, demonstrating his impact on the field. Keyron Crawford contributed significantly with 1.5 sacks, putting pressure on the Bills' offense at key moments, particularly during a crucial stretch that allowed the Raiders to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 32 | 24 | 372 | 3 | 1 | 131.2 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 38 | 25 | 272 | 1 | 1 | 84.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 12 | 48 | 4.0 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 14 | 42 | 3.0 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 7 | 34 | 4.9 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 4 | 9 | 2.3 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Ford-Wheaton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 9 | 215 | 23.9 | 2 | 70 | 1 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 11 | 161 | 14.6 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 7 | 90 | 12.9 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 5 | 84 | 16.8 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Bryce Ford-Wheaton | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 5 | 34 | 6.8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Albert Okwuegbunam | TE | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Butler | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyron Crawford | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Adams | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah Laulu | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jerome Baker | SAM | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Koonce | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toriano Pride Jr. | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Solomon | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Gay | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

