Buffalo
Bills
5-0
14
FINAL
21
Las Vegas
Raiders
4-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Las Vegas Raiders topped the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 21-14, securing a crucial win in Week 6 of the 2026 season. This victory places the Raiders in a strong position as they aim for playoff contention in the competitive AFC.
Quarterback Fernando Mendoza was the standout performer for Las Vegas, throwing for 243 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to find the end zone when it mattered most. Meanwhile, Brock Bowers made a significant impact in the receiving game, racking up 113 yards and providing a reliable target for Mendoza throughout the contest. On the other side, James Cook III led the Bills' ground game with 44 rushing yards, but the offense struggled to keep pace.
Defensively, the Raiders were bolstered by Jeremy Chinn's two interceptions, which proved pivotal in stifling the Bills' offensive momentum. The turning point came when Chinn picked off a critical pass in the second half, allowing Las Vegas to extend their lead and maintain control of the game. Despite Greg Rousseau's solid performance for Buffalo, including a sack, the Raiders' defense ultimately made the key plays to secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 31 | 17 | 55% | 243 | 3 | 4 | 73.1 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 21 | 6 | 29% | 120 | 1 | 4 | 27.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 13 | 44 | 3.4 | 19 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 8 | 40 | 5.0 | 15 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Bowers | TE | 8 | 113 | 14.1 | 44 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 5 | 87 | 17.4 | 33 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 49 | 49.0 | 12 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Malik Benson | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | โ | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Michael Mayer | TE | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Taron Johnson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Segun Olubi | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anfernee Orji | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kwity Paye | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Gay | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

