Buffalo
Bills
4-1
24
FINAL
30
Las Vegas
Raiders
4-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling matchup, the Las Vegas Raiders narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills 30-24 in Week 6 of the 2026 season. Both teams were vying for crucial playoff positioning, making this contest a pivotal moment in their campaigns. The Raiders' victory solidifies their standing and keeps the momentum rolling as they head deeper into the season.
Quarterback Fernando Mendoza was the star of the night for the Raiders, throwing for an impressive 365 yards and three touchdowns. He connected on several deep passes, with standout receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. racking up an astounding 302 receiving yards, showcasing his big-play ability. The duo's chemistry was evident, as they consistently exploited the Bills' secondary throughout the game.
Defensively, the Raiders made key stops, with Kwity Paye leading the charge with three sacks, disrupting the Bills' offensive rhythm. While the Bills' C.J. Gardner-Johnson recorded five tackles, it was the Raiders' ability to pressure the quarterback and create turnovers that proved decisive. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Mendoza orchestrated a game-winning drive, capped off by a touchdown pass that ultimately sealed the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 24 | 12 | 365 | 3 | 3 | 95.8 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 27 | 18 | 310 | 2 | 1 | 114.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 12 | 47 | 3.9 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 5 | 20 | 4.0 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 8 | 12 | 1.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Nailor | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 7 | 302 | 43.1 | 3 | 75 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 4 | 116 | 29.0 | 1 | 79 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 69 | 23.0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 6 | 66 | 11.0 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 1 | 36 | 36.0 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kwity Paye | DT | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BJ Ojulari | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Hoecht | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Rush | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Gay | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 30 |
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

