Buffalo
Bills
11-5
45
FINAL
14
Las Vegas
Raiders
15-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 3 showdown, the Buffalo Bills cruised past the Las Vegas Raiders with a commanding 45-14 victory, asserting their dominance early in the season. With this win, the Bills continue to establish themselves as serious contenders in the league, while the Raiders face challenges in finding their footing.
Cam Ward was the standout performer for Buffalo, throwing for 248 yards and three touchdowns. His precision passing and ability to connect with his receivers allowed the Bills to build a substantial lead, showcasing their offensive firepower throughout the game. The Raiders struggled to contain his performance, which proved to be a key factor in the outcome.
Defensively, the Bills limited the Raiders' offensive opportunities, forcing them into tough situations throughout the game. Buffalo's defense was effective in applying pressure, which contributed to the Raiders' struggles to gain momentum. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Bills intercepted a pass, setting up a quick touchdown that put them ahead 28-7, effectively putting the game out of reach for Las Vegas.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | QB | 20 | 15 | 248 | 3 | 0 | 155.8 |
| Julian Lewis | QB | 29 | 14 | 243 | 1 | 7 | 49.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Johnson | HB | 2 | 63 | 31.5 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 10 | 41 | 4.1 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Melvin Gordon | HB | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Mike Mathew | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 4 | 93 | 23.3 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Jordan Clay | WR | 4 | 85 | 21.3 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Walker Lyons | TE | 5 | 84 | 16.8 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Ryan Williams | WR | 5 | 77 | 15.4 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Tevin Huntington | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jaleel Skinner | TE | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Mike Mathew | WR | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Cj Allen | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDGE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Scott | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Williams | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | LEDGE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grayden Reid | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian MacDonald | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrone James | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Mack | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Will Blanton | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stephon Gilmore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dylan Plummer | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeAndre Booth | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Van Noy | REDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrann Mathieu | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amari Vickerson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmo Plum | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ryan Stonehouse | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Wyatt | K | 3 | 3 | 4 | 48 |

