Las Vegas
Raiders
0-1
45
FINAL
20
Dallas
Cowboys
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Las Vegas Raiders topped the Dallas Cowboys 45-20, showcasing their offensive prowess in Week 2 of the 2027 season. With this victory, the Raiders solidify their early-season momentum and establish themselves as a formidable force in the league.
Quarterback Fernando Mendoza led the charge for the Raiders, throwing for 356 yards and five touchdowns, a remarkable display of precision and power. His connection with receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr was particularly lethal, as Thornton racked up 163 receiving yards, making key catches that kept the chains moving. Meanwhile, Mike Washington Jr contributed on the ground with 55 rushing yards, adding another dimension to the Raiders' offensive attack.
The Raiders' defense played a crucial role in the outcome, with Nakobe Dean leading the way with ten total tackles. Folorunso Fatukasi added pressure with 1.5 sacks, disrupting the Cowboys' rhythm and forcing them into difficult situations. The turning point came when Eric Stokes intercepted a pass, shifting the momentum firmly in favor of the Raiders and allowing their offense to capitalize and extend their lead.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 33 | 25 | 356 | 5 | 2 | 124.4 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 52 | 30 | 294 | 1 | 2 | 64.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 13 | 55 | 4.2 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 8 | 45 | 5.6 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| J'Koby Williams | HB | 8 | 34 | 4.3 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Benson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 8 | 163 | 20.4 | 2 | 37 | 1 |
| Johnny Wilson | WR | 10 | 119 | 11.9 | 1 | 39 | 1 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 8 | 108 | 13.5 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 7 | 73 | 10.4 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 0 | 15 | 4 |
| Jack Bech | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Malik Benson | WR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| J'Koby Williams | HB | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Downs | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Folorunso Fatukasi | DT | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ameer Speed | CB | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyron Crawford | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Johnathan Baldwin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marist Liufau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT Overton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 30 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 52 |

