Tennessee
Titans
2-12
23
FINAL
42
Las Vegas
Raiders
9-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 16 matchup, the Las Vegas Raiders topped the Tennessee Titans with a commanding 42-23 victory, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season nears its end. With both teams vying for critical momentum, the Raiders delivered a performance that showcased their offensive prowess.
Leading the charge for Las Vegas was quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who threw for an impressive 319 yards and six touchdowns, connecting seamlessly with his receivers. Notably, Dont'e Thornton Jr. emerged as a standout target, racking up 196 receiving yards and contributing significantly to the Raiders' explosive aerial attack. Mike Washington Jr. added a solid ground game with 93 rushing yards, keeping the Titans' defense on their heels.
While the Raiders' offense stole the show, their defense played a crucial role in the outcome. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Quay Walker intercepted a pass, halting a Titans drive that could have shifted momentum. With Chris Braswell applying pressure and recording a sack, the Raiders' defense complemented the high-flying offense, ensuring a comfortable victory as they look ahead to the playoffs.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 24 | 21 | 88% | 319 | 6 | 1 | 140.9 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 28 | 12 | 43% | 243 | 3 | 2 | 79.9 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 0 | 0 | — | 16 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 0 | 3 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 24 | 93 | 3.9 | 39 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 18 | 196 | 10.9 | 122 | 5 | 52 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 5 | 136 | 27.2 | 69 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 4 | 96 | 24.0 | 10 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 4 | 87 | 21.8 | 40 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 27 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 12 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Winston Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | LEDG | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cody Barton | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Braswell | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrell Burgess | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Martin | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Okada | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Giles-Harris | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick Hunter | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Koonce | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Sanders | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

