Buffalo
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FINAL
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Las Vegas
Raiders
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AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 6 matchup, the Las Vegas Raiders topped the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 35-18, solidifying their position as a contender in the 2026 season. The Raiders capitalized on home-field advantage, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive dominance throughout the game.
Josh Allen had a standout performance for the Bills, throwing for 348 yards and two touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Raiders' firepower. On the other side, Dont'e Thornton Jr. emerged as a key target, racking up 117 receiving yards and playing a crucial role in the Raiders' scoring drives. Despite a valiant effort from Allen, the Raiders' balanced attack kept the Bills on their heels.
Defensively, the Raiders were relentless, with Maxx Crosby wreaking havoc with four sacks, while Nakobe Dean picked off two passes, providing critical turnovers. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Dean's second interception shifted the momentum, allowing the Raiders to extend their lead before halftime. Jeremy Chinn's four tackles also contributed to a solid defensive effort that held the Bills at bay and secured the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 33 | 20 | 348 | 2 | 3 | 78.8 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 13 | 8 | 181 | 2 | 2 | 105.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 10 | 45 | 4.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 9 | 34 | 3.8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 13 | 32 | 2.5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 4 | 117 | 29.3 | 2 | 57 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 5 | 112 | 22.4 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 3 | 66 | 22.0 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| James Cook III | HB | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Jack Bech | WR | 1 | 38 | 38.0 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 0 | 35 | 1 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquelin Roy | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Hoecht | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah Laulu | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Gay | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 3 | 1 | 55 |
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

