Las Vegas
Raiders
1-3
63
FINAL
29
New England
Patriots
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding display, the Las Vegas Raiders topped the New England Patriots 63-29 in Week 5 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position as one of the league’s top teams. With this victory, the Raiders improve their record and continue to build momentum as the season progresses.
Leading the charge for Las Vegas was quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who threw for an astounding 523 yards and seven touchdowns, showcasing his ability to capitalize on every opportunity. He found receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr., who racked up an impressive 269 receiving yards, making big plays throughout the game. Ashton Jeanty contributed on the ground with 63 rushing yards, adding balance to the Raiders' offensive attack.
The Raiders' defense played a crucial role in the outcome, with Isaiah Pola-Mao making a significant impact by recording four total tackles and snagging two interceptions. Maxx Crosby also contributed with a sack, keeping pressure on the Patriots' offense. The game’s turning point came in the second quarter when Pola-Mao’s second interception shifted momentum back to Las Vegas, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 26 | 20 | 77% | 523 | 7 | 1 | 141.8 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 37 | 18 | 49% | 487 | 4 | 5 | 91.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 10 | 63 | 6.3 | 18 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Malik Benson | WR | 1 | 36 | 36.0 | — | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 7 | 25 | 3.6 | 19 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 8 | 269 | 33.6 | 136 | 3 | 96 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 6 | 215 | 35.8 | 62 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 5 | 194 | 38.8 | 29 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 7 | 122 | 17.4 | 52 | 3 | 45 | 1 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 3 | 102 | 34.0 | 68 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 15 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Malik Benson | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 7 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Cameron Latu | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Porter Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Reed | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Folorunso Fatukasi | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeff Okudah | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 41 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Gay | K | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |

