In a tightly contested matchup, the Las Vegas Raiders narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings 20-17 in Week 5 of the 2027 season. This victory keeps the Raiders competitive in their division, while the Vikings will look to regroup after a hard-fought loss at home. Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza led the charge with a solid performance, throwing for 215 yards. However, it was Ashton Jeanty who stole the show on the ground, racking up 111 rushing yards, while Tre Tucker emerged as the top receiving threat with 95 yards through the air. CJ Carr's two touchdown passes kept the Vikings in the game, but it wasn't enough to secure a win. Defensively, the Vikings struggled to contain the Raiders' balanced attack, though Blake Cashman stood out with ten total tackles. Andrew Van Ginkel made his mark with 1.5 sacks, putting pressure on Mendoza at critical moments. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Raiders' defense stiffened, allowing them to hold on and seal the victory.