Las Vegas
Raiders
1-1
31
FINAL
27
Dallas
Cowboys
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 showdown, the Las Vegas Raiders narrowly defeated the Dallas Cowboys, 31-27, securing a vital win early in the 2027 season. Both teams fought hard, but the Raiders emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess on the road.
Kirk Cousins led the charge for the Raiders, throwing for 292 yards and four touchdowns, making critical plays when it mattered most. He connected with Dont'e Thornton Jr., who had a standout performance with 119 receiving yards, helping to keep the Raiders' offense in rhythm. Meanwhile, Jaydon Blue of the Cowboys put up a commendable 83 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to match the Raiders' firepower.
On the defensive side, Treydan Stukes made a significant impact for the Raiders with an interception, shifting momentum back to Las Vegas during a crucial moment. The Cowboys' defense, anchored by DaRon Bland's four tackles and Malachi Lawrence's sack, fought valiantly but struggled to contain the Raiders' explosive offense. Ultimately, it was Stukes' interception that marked the turning point, allowing the Raiders to maintain their lead and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Cousins | QB | 22 | 15 | 68% | 292 | 4 | 1 | 131.6 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 19 | 7 | 37% | 109 | 2 | 3 | 52.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 15 | 83 | 5.5 | 26 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 14 | 75 | 5.4 | 22 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 6 | 32 | 5.3 | 15 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| DeAndre Thomas | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jalen Nailor | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 4 | 119 | 29.8 | 54 | 1 | 79 | 0 |
| Jalen Nailor | WR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 23 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Jaren Kanak | TE | 2 | 63 | 31.5 | 33 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 53 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 18 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 18 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Johnny Wilson | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jack Bech | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | — | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| DeAndre Thomas | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keyron Crawford | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Yankey | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cleveland | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah Laulu | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yasir Abdullah | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 41 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 53 |

