Raiders at Jets
Las Vegas Raiders 41, New York Jets 28 · REGS LG
Final Score
Raiders 41 5 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Jets 28 3 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPFernando Mendoza 285 yds passingBreece Hall 80 yds rushingDont'e Thornton Jr 125 yds receivingJeremy Chinn 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 367 · 288Passing yards 260 · 137Rushing yards 107 · 151Completions 15/23 · 16/19Yards per carry 6.7 · 6.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 23d ago
In a high-scoring showdown, the Las Vegas Raiders topped the New York Jets 41-28 in Week 8 of the 2026 season. This victory not only boosts the Raiders' playoff hopes but also marks a significant statement on the road against a competitive Jets squad.
Leading the charge for Las Vegas was quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who threw for an impressive 285 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his elite playmaking ability. Receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. was a standout target, racking up 125 receiving yards and finding the end zone, while Breece Hall managed to push the Jets' ground game with 80 rushing yards, keeping the pressure on the Raiders' defense.
On the defensive side, Jeremy Chinn of the Raiders was instrumental, recording four total tackles and snagging an interception that shifted the momentum in favor of Las Vegas. The game turned decisively in the third quarter when Chinn’s interception led to a touchdown drive, extending the Raiders' lead and putting the Jets on their heels. Despite a solid performance from the Jets' Demario Davis, who recorded a sack, the Raiders' defense made the critical plays when it mattered most.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders | ||||||
| Fernando MendozaQB | 15/23 | 65% | 285 | 5 | 2 | 111.4 |
| Jets | ||||||
| Geno SmithQB | 13/18 | 72% | 154 | 1 | 3 | 76.8 |
| Breece HallHB | 1/1 | 100% | 4 | 0 | 0 | 83.3 |
| Adonai MitchellWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Taysom HillFB | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders | |||||||
| Ashton JeantyHB | 12 | 57 | 4.8 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Mike Washington JrHB | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 12 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Dylan LaubeHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel SrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jets | |||||||
| Breece HallHB | 10 | 80 | 8.0 | 6 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Braelon AllenHB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Adonai MitchellWR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Geno SmithQB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Taysom HillFB | 4 | 7 | 1.8 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper JrWR | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders | |||||||
| Dont'e Thornton JrWR | 4 | 125 | 31.3 | 43 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| Brock BowersTE | 6 | 96 | 16.0 | 58 | 3 | 59 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel SrWR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Malik BensonWR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | — | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Michael MayerTE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Mike Washington JrHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jets | |||||||
| Garrett WilsonWR | 5 | 70 | 14.0 | 19 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Breece HallHB | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 48 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Adonai MitchellWR | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Taysom HillFB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Mason TaylorTE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders | |||||
| Jeremy ChinnSS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoyCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan StukesFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien PorterCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tonka HemingwayDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kwity PayeREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric StokesCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron JohnsonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx CrosbyLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay WalkerWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nakobe DeanMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyron CrawfordREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hezekiah MassesCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jets | |||||
| D'Angelo PondsCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Demario DavisMIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee JrCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Will McDonald IVLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre SweatDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi MooreSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon StephensCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah FitzpatrickFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre CiscoSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nahshon WrightCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David BaileyREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane BeltonFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David OnyemataDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Isaiah Pola-MaoFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Folorunso FatukasiDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy ReederSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders | |||
| A.J. ColeP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jets | |||
| Jason SandersK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Matt GayK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |