Buffalo
Bills
2-3
36
FINAL
15
Las Vegas
Raiders
1-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display, the Buffalo Bills defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 36-15 in Week 6 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, Buffalo's victory solidified their position as a formidable contender in the AFC, while the Raiders were left searching for answers as their struggles continue.
Josh Allen was the star of the night, throwing for 254 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the offense effectively. James Cook III also made a significant impact, racking up 112 rushing yards and leading all receivers with 126 yards through the air, proving to be a dual-threat weapon that the Raiders couldn't contain.
Defensively, the Bills were relentless, highlighted by Terrel Bernard's two interceptions that helped shift momentum decisively. Ed Oliver contributed with a sack, applying consistent pressure on the Raiders' quarterback, while Cole Bishop led the team with four total tackles. The game’s turning point came when Bernard’s second interception set up another touchdown for Buffalo, effectively sealing the win and demonstrating the Bills' balanced attack on both sides of the ball.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 21 | 16 | 76% | 254 | 4 | 1 | 135.7 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 33 | 18 | 55% | 215 | 1 | 4 | 45.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 14 | 112 | 8.0 | 72 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 5 | 34 | 6.8 | 15 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Dylan Laube | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 7 | 126 | 18.0 | 84 | 2 | 47 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 7 | 92 | 13.1 | 18 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 70 | 23.3 | 36 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 27 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Michael Mayer | TE | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Jack Bech | WR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 18 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | — | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JJ Pegues | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dalton Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Lindenberg | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kwity Paye | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Gay | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tommy Doman Jr | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

