Buffalo
Bills
3-2
31
FINAL
25
Las Vegas
Raiders
2-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 31-25 in a closely contested matchup in Week 6 of the 2026 season. Both teams had playoff aspirations on the line, making this victory crucial for Buffalo as they aim to solidify their standing in the league.
Offensively, James Cook III led the ground game for the Bills with an impressive 97 rushing yards, consistently breaking tackles and keeping the chains moving. Quarterback Josh Allen threw for two touchdowns, connecting often with DJ Moore, who recorded 68 receiving yards. Meanwhile, Anthony Richardson Sr. showcased his arm strength for the Raiders, passing for 228 yards and two touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to clinch the win.
Defensively, the Bills made key plays that turned the tide, highlighted by a crucial interception from Dee Alford that stifled a potential Raiders scoring drive. Ed Oliver added pressure on the Raiders’ quarterback, recording a sack that disrupted their rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Buffalo's defense held strong, allowing just a field goal and securing the victory in a high-stakes showdown.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 22 | 16 | 73% | 228 | 2 | 1 | 117.2 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 14 | 11 | 79% | 195 | 1 | 0 | 142.5 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 13 | 97 | 7.5 | 11 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 11 | 53 | 4.8 | 15 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 5 | 29 | 5.8 | 21 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Moore | WR | 3 | 68 | 22.7 | 17 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 11 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 7 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 12 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 42 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Malik Benson | WR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 8 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jalen Nailor | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 8 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 24 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | SAM | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kwity Paye | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Folorunso Fatukasi | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jabrill Peppers | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Gay | K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 34 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 26 |

