Buffalo
Bills
2-3
7
FINAL
35
Las Vegas
Raiders
4-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Las Vegas Raiders dominated the Buffalo Bills, securing a decisive 35-7 victory in Week 6 of the 2026 season. With this win, the Raiders continue to solidify their playoff aspirations, while the Bills struggle to find their footing as the season progresses.
Fernando Mendoza was the standout performer for Las Vegas, throwing for 167 yards and an impressive five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to execute in the red zone. Meanwhile, Dont'e Thornton Jr. was a key target, racking up 98 receiving yards and providing vital contributions to the Raiders' offensive onslaught. On the ground, James Cook III led the Bills with 52 rushing yards, but his efforts were overshadowed by the Raiders' explosive passing attack.
Defensively, Taron Johnson made a significant impact for the Raiders with a crucial interception, further stifling any chance of a Bills comeback. The turning point came early in the second half when Mendoza tossed his third touchdown pass, extending the lead to 28-7 and effectively putting the game out of reach. The Raiders' defense, anchored by solid tackling and timely turnovers, ensured that Buffalo had little room to operate, sealing a comprehensive win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 25 | 15 | 60% | 167 | 5 | 0 | 119.4 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 22 | 8 | 36% | 100 | 1 | 4 | 26.8 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 9 | 52 | 5.8 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 8 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 9 | 98 | 10.9 | 14 | 5 | 49 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taron Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Quay Walker | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyron Crawford | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mitch Wishnowsky | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

